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Alexander Technique Introduction

Body Learning: The Alexander Technique

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Taking Away the Unusual

Alexander came to the realization that his whole approach wasn't working, so he asked a fundamental question. He said, ok, if a process of problem solving through cumulation isn't gaining the end, i want what is opposite that's interesting. Alexander needed to reapproach his vocal loss problem solving through a process of negation, subtraction and deconstruction. You learn to become aware, without judgment or criticism,. of your habits and the way you move. In all vertebrate animals is a co ordinating mechanism of headneck back relationship. So you learn to observe yourself in ordinary activity, sitting, standing, walking, picking things up, but how do you interfere

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