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Body Learning: The Alexander Technique

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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