
Body Learning: The Alexander Technique
A podcast devoted to all aspects of the Alexander Technique, a method of learning how to release harmful tension and perform all your activities with greater ease and freedom.
Latest episodes

Aug 15, 2018 • 27min
How the Alexander Technique Helped Overecome a Deadly Predicament
Send us a textGary Ramsey, an Alexander Technique and voice and speech teacher in the New York City area, describes how he applied the principles of the Technique when he was told by his doctor that he could die at any moment, and that there was very little that medicine could do for him. His book, describing what he did to survive, is Bliss: One Hero's Journey Gary's website: GaryRamsey.org Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com. Learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Jul 28, 2018 • 1h 19min
The Development of the Alexander Technique - An Alternative Perspective- Part 3
Send us a textJeando Masoero speaks with Mastaneh Nazarian in a third conversation about the work of F.M. Alexander, its origins and its evolutions. The process of finding out how learning and teaching happen take Mr. Masoreo to discover interrelations between aspects of the work such individuals as Pierre Janet, Lev Vygotsky, Nikolai Bernstein, François Delsarte and of F.M. Alexander. Along the way Jeando shares aspects of how he teaches individuals to teach themselves in the simple, practical and essential art of learning to expand self imposed limits through everyday activities. Jeando's website: initial-alexandertechnique.org Mastaneh's website: rediscoverease.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Jun 29, 2018 • 29min
Alexander Technique and the Scientific Method - Part 2
Send us a textImogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about the extent to which the scientific method is used by Alexander Technique teachers and students today, and about whether the Technique's effectiveness has been borne out by that scientific method. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about scientific research studies about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com/research.htm More general information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Jun 23, 2018 • 1h 10min
The Development of the Alexander Technique - An Alternative Perspective- Part 2
Send us a textJeando Masoero speaks with Mastaneh Nazarian in a second conversation about the work of F.M. Alexander, its origins and its evolutions. The process of finding out how learning and teaching happen take Mr. Masoreo to discover interrelations between aspects of the work such individuals as Pierre Janet, Lev Vygotsky, Nikolai Bernstein, François Delsarte and of F.M. Alexander. Along the way Jeando shares aspects of how he teaches individuals to teach themselves in the simple, practical and essential art of learning to expand self imposed limits through everyday activities. Jeando's website: initial-alexandertechnique.org Mastaneh's website: rediscoverease.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Jun 21, 2018 • 18min
Alexander Technique and the Scientific Method - Part 1
Send us a textImogen Ragone,an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about whether the scientific method played a role in the discoveries of F. Matthias Alexander, and the development of the Alexander Technique. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More general information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Jun 16, 2018 • 54min
The Development of the Alexander Technique - An Alternative Perspective- Part 1
Send us a textJeando Masoero speaks with Mastaneh Nazarian about the work of F.M. Alexander, its origins and its evolutions. The process of finding out how learning and teaching happen take Mr. Masoreo to discover interrelations between aspects of the work such individuals as Pierre Janet, Lev Vygotsky, Nikolai Bernstein, François Delsarte and of F.M. Alexander. Along the way Jeando shares aspects of how he teaches individuals to teach themselves in the simple, practical and essential art of learning to expand self imposed limits through everyday activities. Jeando's website: initial-alexandertechnique.org Mastaneh's website: rediscoverease.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Apr 4, 2018 • 23min
A Professional Bass Player talks about his Experience with the Alexander Technique
Send us a textRay Parker, a bass player in New York City describes some of the ways the Alexander Technique has helped with his playing, and with everyday activities. Ray's website: RayParkerBassPlayer.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians.htm Gereral information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Mar 28, 2018 • 17min
How to Breathe - An Alexander Technique Guide to Breathing Well
Send us a textRichard Brennan, an Alexander Technique teacher in Galway, Ireland, talks with Steve Nobel about ways in which the Technique can help you breathe more effeciently, and about his new book How to Breathe: Improve your Breathing for Health, Happiness and Well-Being. The book is available in 12 languages, including English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese. Richard's website: alexander.ie More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Mar 17, 2018 • 29min
Mindful Reality and the Alexander Technique
Send us a textJill Eng, an Alexander Technique teacher in Portland, Maine, talks with Robert Rickover about how she has combined Eastern practices, meditation and the Alexander Technique to create the mindfulness practice she calls Mindful Reality. Jill's website: JillEngMindfulReality.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com Learn how you can support this and other Alxander Technique sites: AlexTechExpress.com/support

Mar 12, 2018 • 28min
The Value of Alexander Technique Training for Musicians
Send us a textPeter Buckoke, a musician and Alexander Technique teacher in London, England talks with Robert Rickover about his work with students at the Royal College of Music and about why the Technique is so valuable for musicians. Peter's website: AlexanderNow.org Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians.htm General information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support