Body Learning: The Alexander Technique
Robert Rickover
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.
Episodes
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May 9, 2011 • 17min
An Alexander Technique student talks about her learning experiences
Send us a textElizabeth Gray, a writer, actor, singer and more, talks with Robert Rickover about her experiences learning the Technique. Elizaabeth is a student of Bill Plake, a teacher in Los Angeles, California. Elizabeth's website: elizabethgray.com Bill's website: alexandertechniquefoothills.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
May 2, 2011 • 20min
How Musicians can benefit from the Alexander Technique
Send us a textPedro de Alcantara, an Alexander Technique teacher in Paris, France talks with Robert Rickover about ways the Alexander Technique can help musicians, and about his new book on that subject. Pedro's website: pedrodealcantara.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians.htm. General Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com
Apr 25, 2011 • 4min
The Alexander Technique: A Balm for Back Pain
Send us a textJosephine Gray, an Alexander Technique teacher in San Francisco is interviewed by Sarah Varney, the Health Reporter for NPR station KQED in San Francisco, and has been made available here with the kind permission of National Public Radio. Josephine's website: alexandertechnique.com/josephinegray For more information about the Alexander Technique, including links to a major UK back pain study that showed the effectiveness of the Alexander Technique, and information on finding an Alexander teacher anywhere in the world: alexandertechnique.com
Apr 18, 2011 • 24min
How the Alexander Technique can help your Yoga Practice
Send us a textThomas Cook, an Alexander Technique teacher in Vienna, Austria talks about ways in which the Technique can help with the practice of yoga. Thomas' website: ruecken-dynamik.at Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Mar 27, 2011 • 33min
How the Alexander Technique can help with Childbirth
Send us a textIlana Machover, an Alexander Technique teacher, childbirth educator and doula in London, England talks about the usefulness of the Alexander Technique in childbirth. Ilana's website: homepage.ntlworld.com/ilana.m Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Mar 27, 2011 • 30min
How the Alexander Technique can help with Pregnancy
Send us a textIlana Machover, an Alexander Technique teacher, childbirth educator and doula in London, England talks about the usefulness of the Alexander Technique in childbirth. Ilana's website: homepage.ntlworld.com/ilana.m Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Mar 20, 2011 • 20min
How the Alexander Technique can help Chronic Pain Sufferers
Send us a textAdam Bailey, an Alexander Technique teacher in Cambridge and Maynard, Massachusetts and Amherst, New Hampshire talks with Robert Rickover about how the Technique can help people suffering from chronic pain. Adam's website: alexandertechniqueboston.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Mar 13, 2011 • 20min
The Alexander Technique and Education
Send us a textDr. Terry Fitzgerald, an Alexander Technique teacher in Sydney, Australia, talks about Alexander Technique principles and how they apply to education. Terry's website: alexander-school.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Mar 6, 2011 • 26min
How Alexander Technique principles can help you sit more comfortably at Work
Send us a textAnn Rodiger, an Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and author of How to Sit Your Body at Work: A guide to sitting at your workstation based on the Alexander Technique talks with Robert Rickover about The Alexander Technique, egonomics and learning how to sit comfortably at work. Ann's website: balanceartscenter.com Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Feb 27, 2011 • 22min
How the Alexander Technique can enhance Physical Therapy
Send us a textJohn Macy, an Alexander Technique teacher, Physical Therapist and Pilates instructor in Omaha, Nebraska talks about the relationship of the Technique to Physical Therapy. John's website: alexandertechniqueomaha.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique and Physical Therapy: physicaltherapy.org More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
