
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

Jun 3, 2017 • 18min
A Primary Care Physician Describes her Experience with the Alexander Technique
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Dr. Cathleen Hood, a Family Practioner in Westport, Massachusetts, talks with Robert Rickover about her own Alexander Technique lessons, and the experiences of some of her patients with the Technique. Dr. Hood's website: PrimaryCarePartnership.com Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Dr. Hood's Alexander Technique teacher is Mary Derbyshire. Mary's website: MDerbyshire.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

May 31, 2017 • 23min
Breathing for Singers - and how the Alexander Technique can Help
Send us a textAlicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique can
help singers breathe more efficiently. Alicia's website: TheBricelandStudio.com 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

May 27, 2017 • 14min
Why are so many Alexander Technique Teachers having a hard time making a living?
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Richard Brennan, an Alexander Technique teacher and training course director in Galway, Ireland talks with Mary Derbyshire about some of the reasons Alexander teachers may fail to attract students despite having a great deal to offer. Richard's website: www.Alexander.ie Mary is an Alexander Technique teacher in Little Compton, Rhode Island. Mary's website: MDerbyshire.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

May 20, 2017 • 30min
Free and Easy Alexander Technique Directions
Send us a text(Although primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, this podcast can potentially be useful for anyone.) Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Deleware, talks with Robert Rickover about the power of "Free and Easy" directions that combine Freedom Directions with Mio Morales' "noticing ease" process. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the history of Alexander Directions, how to direct, and new developments in self-directing can be found here: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

May 17, 2017 • 21min
Teaching the Alexander Technique to Singers - Part 3
Send us a text(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students) Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about learning awareness and what singers and Alexander Technique teachers bring to the teaching process. Alicia's website: TheBricelandStudio.com 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

May 13, 2017 • 23min
Teaching the Alexander Technique to Singers - Part 2
Send us a text(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students) Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about the importance of body awareness and what singers and Alexander Technique teachers bring to the teaching process. Alicia's website: TheBricelandStudio.com 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

May 8, 2017 • 22min
Teaching the Alexander Technique to Singers - Part 1
Send us a text(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students) Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about the knowledge that singers and Alexander Technique teachers bring to the teaching process. Alicia's website: TheBricelandStudio.com 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

Apr 19, 2017 • 24min
Don't Make Pain the Enemy
Send us a textDan Cayer, an Alexander Technique teacher in New York City, talks with Robert Rickover about how the Technique can help people in pain, in part by establishing a saner relationship with their pain. Dan's website: DanCayerFluidMovement.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com information about Constructive Rest: AlexanderTechnique.com/ConstructiveRest Gereral information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Apr 15, 2017 • 22min
iPosture and Children - Its Causes, its Effects, and what Parents can do about it
Send us a textTami Bulmash, an Alexander Technique teacher, researcher, and parent of two young children in Tampa, Florida, talks with Robert Rickover about the postural damage caused by of over-use, and mindless use, of smartphones and other devices by children. She also provides some specific practical suggestions for parents to help their children avoid that damage. Tami's website: BodyAndPosture.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.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 8, 2017 • 47min
Healing After 30 Years of Dentistry: Dr. Aniko Ball and the Alexander Technique
Send us a textDr Anikó Ball, BDSc, a dentist and Alexander Technique teacher in Melbourne, Australia talks with Dr Juanita Benedict about her mission and programs to help dental professionals do their work with less pain and discomfort. Anikó's website: OptimumDentalPosture.com Juanita is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialst who works with dental professionals to eliminate painful practice. You can find more of Juanita's podcasts at HealthyDentistrySolutions.com/podcast More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support