
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

Sep 4, 2013 • 35min
An interesting new development in Alexander Technique directing
Send us a text(Although primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, this podcast can potentially be useful for anyone.) Jennifer Roig-Francoli, an Alexander Technique teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio talks with Robert Rickover about a discovery she's made about Alexander Technique directing - one that might be a useful alternative to, or even a replacement for, Alexander Technique negative directions. Jennifer's website: http://www.ArtofFreedom.me Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about negative directions: upwithgravity.net/negative-directions More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com

Sep 4, 2013 • 23min
The Alexander Technique and stress reduction
Send us a textCarolyn Nicholls, an Alexander Technique teacher in Brighton, England, talks about ways in which the Technique can help people deal effectively with stress. Carolyn's website: alexandertechniquebrighton.co.uk Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. General Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com

Aug 26, 2013 • 23min
A former attorney talks about her experiences as a student of the Alexander Technique
Send us a textKaren Krueger, now an Alexander Technique teacher, talks about her experiences taking lessons in Alexander Technique with Robert Rickover. Karen was a partner in a large New York City law firm and new teaches in mid-town Manhattan. Website:kgk-llc.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

Aug 19, 2013 • 11min
Conscious Eating and the Alexander Technique
Send us a textEileen Troberman, an Alexander Technique teacher in San Diego, California and Robert Rickover discuss the relatinship of the Alexander Technique to conscious eating. Eileen's website: alexandertechniquesandiego Robert Rickover teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. This interview originally appeared in AlexanderTalk.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

Aug 15, 2013 • 20min
One teacher's experiences with developing her practice and what other teachers can learn from them
Send us a text(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students.) Karen Krueger, an Alexander Technique teacher in New York City talks with Robert Rickover about some lessons she's learned about effective marketing. Karen's website, on which you can see a video interview with her produced by Bloomberg Legal: kgk-llc.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

Aug 12, 2013 • 25min
How the Alexander Technique can help with vision improvement - Part 2
Send us a textPeter Grunwald, an Alexander Technique and vision improvement teacher in New Zealand, talks with Robert Rickover about his work, and how it is informed by the Alexander Technique, in more detail. Peter's website: eyebody.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

Aug 10, 2013 • 33min
Strategies for effective use of Alexander Technique directions
Send us a text(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students.) Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada talks with Mark Josefsberg about the strategic use of Alexander Technique directions. Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. Mark teaches in New York City. Website: markjosefsberg.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com

Aug 10, 2013 • 26min
Alexander Technique teaching and learning traps
Send us a text(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students.) Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada talks with Mark Josefsberg about some common obstacles faced by students and teachers of the Technique. Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. Mark teaches in New York City. Website: markjosefsberg.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com

Aug 5, 2013 • 25min
How the Alexander Technique can help with vision improvement - Part 1
Send us a textPeter Grunwald, an Alexander Technique and vision improvement teacher in New Zealand, talks with Robert Rickover about his work, and how it is informed by the Alexander Technique. Peter's website: eyebody.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com

Jul 29, 2013 • 20min
How the Alexander Technique and Chiropractic can complement each other
Send us a textPhilip Schalow, an Alexander Technique tacher and chiropractor in Rockford, Illinois, talks with Robert Rickover about these two approaches to improved functioning. Philip's chiropractic website: myrockfordchiropractor.com Philip's Alexander Technique website: rockfordalexandertechnique.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com Additional information about the Alexander Technique and the Pilates Method: pilatesandalexander.com. Information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support