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.
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Feb 13, 2011 • 20min
How the Alexander Technique can help your Poker Playing
Send us a textAshley Adams, a serious poker player, union organizer, negotiator and student of the Alexander Technique, talks with Robert Rickover about the Alexander Technique and poker. Ashley's teacher and wife is Debi Adams, an Alexander Technique teacher in Boston. Ashley's website: houseofcardsradio.com Debi's wesite easeofbeing.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Feb 6, 2011 • 42min
How the Alexander Technique compares and contrasts with other methods designed to improve physical functioning
Send us a textAri Gil, an Alexander Technique teacher in San Diego, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique compares and contrasts with other methods designed to improve physical functioning, and with movement methods. Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraksa.com More informaiton about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Jan 30, 2011 • 28min
How the Alexander Technique can help you learn to Ski Better
Send us a textErik Bendix, an Alexander Technique teacher in Asheville, North Carolina, talks with Robert Rickover about the application of Alexander Technique principles to skiing. Erik's website: movingmoment.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com
Jan 23, 2011 • 20min
How the Alexander Technique can help people with Chronic Pain
Send us a textLauren Hill, an Alexander Technique teacher in St. Paul and Park Rapids Minnesota, talks with Robert Rickover about the ways in which the Technique can help people suffering from chronic pain. Lauren's website: alexanderteachingstudio.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Jan 20, 2011 • 5min
The Humility of the Hunt - Day 9 of Mind Body 40 Days
Send us a textSandra Bain Cushman reads Day 9 - The Humility of the Hunt from her forthcoming book Mind Body 40 Days. Sandra's website: sandrabaincushman.com . More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Jan 9, 2011 • 24min
How the Alexander Technique can Enhance Mind-Body Disciplines
Send us a textRobert Rickover talks with Sandra Bain Cushman, an Alexander Technique teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia, talks about ways in which the Technique can help with Mind-Body practices. Sandra is the author of the forthcoming book Mind Body 40 Days. Sandra's website: sandrabaincushman.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Jan 9, 2011 • 30min
Using the Alexander Technique to enhance your mind-body practice: the Five Relations
Send us a textRobert Rickover talks with Sandra Bain Cushman, an Alexander Technique teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia, talks about the "five relations" and how they can help with your Mind-Body practice. Sandra is the author of the forthcoming book Mind Body 40 Days. Sandra's website: sandrabaincushman.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Jan 1, 2011 • 25min
How the Alexander Technique can help you Exercise more Efficiently and Safely
Send us a textRobert Rickover talks with Malcolm Balk, an Alexander Technique teacher in Montreal, Canada, about ways in which the Alexander Technique can enhance your exercise program. Malcolm is the co-author of Master the Art of Working Out:Raising Your Performance with the Alexander Technique Malcolm's website: alexandertechmontreal.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Dec 22, 2010 • 28min
A Singer and Alexander Technique Teacher explores two concepts related to singing and the Alexander Technique
Send us a textAlan Bowers, an Alexander Technique teacher, singer, and singing teacher, in New York City talks with Robert Rickover in more detail about two concepts from the interview above: "beating the drum" and "resisting exhilation" and invites listeners' questions. Alan's website: alanbowers.com Robert teaches in 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
Dec 22, 2010 • 33min
A Singer and Alexander Technique Teacher talks about ways the Technique can help Singers
Send us a textAlan Bowers, an Alexander Technique teacher, singer, and singing teacher, in New York City talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique can help singers, with an emphasis on what happens before any sound is produced. Alan's website: alanbowers.com Robert teaches in 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
