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
Oct 17, 2011 • 20min
How the Alexander Technique can enhance Zen Meditation
Send us a textMichael Ostrow, an Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey talks about parallels between the Technique and Zen Buddhism and ways in which the Alexander Technique can help zen meditators sit in a quiet, balanced manner. Michael's website: nyc4at.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com.
Oct 10, 2011 • 24min
How the Alexander Technique can enhance your Spiritual Development
Send us a textSandra Bain Cushman, an Alexander Technique teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia talks about ways in which the Alexander Technique can help the process of spiritual development. Sandra's website: sandrabaincushman.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Oct 3, 2011 • 22min
A Guitar player talks about his experiences with the Alexander Technique
Send us a textPatrick Smith, a guitarist living in Tacoma Park, Maryland and currently a student of Alexander Technique teacher David Jernigan, talks with Robert Rickover about how the Technique has helped his playing. Patrick's website: patricksmithmusic.com David's website: djernigan.com Robert teaches is Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians.htm. General Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com
Sep 26, 2011 • 21min
How the Alexander Technique can help people with Multiple Sclerosis
Send us a textMarta Curbelo, an Alexander Technique teacher in New York City, Norwalk, Connecticut and Santa Fe, New Mexico talks with Robert Ricover about Multiple Sclerosis, and how the Technique can help people with MS.Marta's website: .martacurbelo.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Sep 12, 2011 • 21min
How the Alexander Technique can help students of Tai Chi
Send us a textThomas Cook, an Alexander Technique teacher and Tai Chi instructor in Vienna, Austria talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique can help the Tai Chi student. Thomas' website: ruecken-dynamik.at Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Sep 5, 2011 • 23min
The Relationship between Professor John Dewey and F. Matthias Alexander
Send us a textDr. Terry Fitzgerald, an Alexander Technique teacher in Sydney, Australia talks with Robert Rickover about the relationship between Professor John Dewey, the "Father of American Education" and F. Matthias Alexander, the developer of the Alexander Technique. Terry's website: .alexander-school.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Dewey-Alexander connection: alexandertechnique.com/articles/dewey More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.co
Aug 29, 2011 • 18min
How the Alexander Technique can help performers
Send us a textJohn Macy, an Alexander Technique teacher, Physical Therapist and Pilates instructor in Omaha, Nebraska talks with Robert Rickover about working with performers, particularly musicians. John's website: alexandertechniqueomaha.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Aug 22, 2011 • 20min
How the Alexander Technique can enhance psychotherapy
Send us a textAnthony Kingsley, an Alexander Technique Teacher and psychotherapist in London, England talks with Robert Rickover about the usefulness of the Alexander Technique for psychotherapy patients and therapists. Anthony's website: alexander-technique-london.co.uk Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Aug 15, 2011 • 31min
Recent scientific studies of the effects of Alexander Technique lessons on muscle tone and movement coordination
Send us a textTim Cacciatore, PhD is an Alexander Technique teacher, neuroscientist and currently a Senior Research Associate at the University College London Institute of Neurology in London England. In this interview he describes his research into muscle tone and movement coordination and how they are affected by Alexander Technique lessons. Tim's studies, Increased dynamic regulation of postural tone through Alexander Technique training and Prolonged weight-shift and altered spinal coordination during sit-to-stand in practitioners of the Alexander Technique can be read in full at alexandertechnique.com/research.htm Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Aug 8, 2011 • 24min
Developmental Issues and the ability of Children to Learn how to Write
Send us a textLoren Shlaes, an Alexander Technique teacher and Occupational Therapist in New York City talks about developmental issues that affect the ability of children to learn to write. Loren's website: pediatricot.blogspot.com Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com For more information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
