

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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Jul 30, 2020 • 20min
Suggestions for Teaching Alexander Technique lessons and group classes online
Send a textAngela Bradshaw, an Alexander Technique teacher in Woking, Surrey, UK, talks with Robert Rickover about her experiences with group and individual online Alexander Technique lessons. She also provides some useful suggestions for Alexander Technique teachers who are hesitant about teaching online. The conversation was taken from an earlier video production: shorturl.at/jBR34 Angela’s website: https://AngelaBradshaw.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert’s website: https://AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: https://AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexanderTechnique.com/support

Jul 27, 2020 • 24min
Using the Alexander Technique to Help with Stress and Trauma
Send a textAlexander Technique Teacher Imogen Ragone in Conversation with Trauma Awareness Activist Shay Seaborne. In their first conversation, Shay tells us a bit about her own story and experience, and they share a simple idea you can use right away to help you calm your nervous system and reduce stress. This podcast was originally broadcast as a live video on Facebook at Facebook.com/CalmConfidentControl Imogen’s website: ImogenRagone.com Imogen’s Facebook group, the BodyIntelligence Community: Facebook.com/groups/bodyintelligencecommunity Shay’s website and blog: ShaySeaborne.com More general information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexanderTechnique.com/support

Jun 13, 2020 • 1h 1min
Thinking like Leonarda da Vinci
Send a textDr. Fred Moss, MD, creator of the Welcome to Humanity Podcast, Interviews Michael Gelb, an Alexander Technique teacher and the author of many books, including How to Think Like Leonardo DaVinci. Michael explains why the principles of the Alexander Technique lie at the core of his many projects and interests. Welcome to Humanity Podcast website: WelcomeToHumanity.net Michael's website: MichaelGelb.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com

Jun 12, 2020 • 53min
How the Alexander Technique can help Dental Professionals - Part 2
Send a textDr Richard Mounce, DDS, an Endodontist in Dallas, Oregon, interviews Dr Aniko Ball, a dentist and Alexander Technique teacher in Melbourne, Australia’ about ways in which the Technique can help dentists and dental hygienists reduce the risk of occupational chronic pain and stress. Dr. Ball discusses extraction techniques utilizing her "All of Me" concept, dental practice stresses, managing these stresses through her "In-house ‘Stress Management in the Clinic’ Workshop", "Active Rest", the reversibility of occupationa chronic pain, multi-modal therapy, and her best professional advice for colleagues. This podcast was originally produced for the Dental Companion Podcast at: DentalClinicalCompanion.com Dr. Ball’s website: OptimumDentalPosture.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

Jun 8, 2020 • 48min
How the Alexander Technique can help Dental Professionals - Part 1
Send a textDr Richard Mounce, DDS, an Endodontist in Dallas, Oregon, interviews Dr Aniko Ball, a dentist and Alexander Technique teacher in Melbourne, Australia, about ways in which the Technique can help dentists and dental hygienists reduce the risk of chronic pain. Common dental work habits leading to occupational chronic pain, and the scope of the problem as well as resources for addressing these issues, are discussed. Dr. Ball’s website: OptimumDentalPosture.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 25, 2020 • 17min
How the Alexander Technique can help Cancer Survivors
Send a textAlazne Larrinaga, an Alexander Technique teacher in Galway, Ireland talks with Robert Rickover about her study which shows that Alexander Technique lessons can enhance post-operative exercise programs for cancer survivors. Alazne's website: AlazneLarrinaga.com Informatiion about her study can be found here: shorturl.at/mnrJ6 Robert is an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's 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 5, 2020 • 21min
The Explosion in Online Alexander Technique Teaching during the Covid-19 Crisis
Send a textRobert Rickover talks with Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, about the dramatic increase in Alexander Technique distance teaching, what it means for Alexander teachers, and for the future of the profession. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Alexander Technique Distance Learning Group on Facebook: Facebook.com/groups/AlexTechDistanceLearning Alexander Technique Forum on Facebook: Facebook.com/groups/AlexanderTechniqueForum You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Apr 3, 2020 • 18min
Ease up in Tough Times: A way through Quarantine
Send a textRobert Rickover talks with Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, about the special benefits of learning the Alexander Technique during the Covid-19 crisis. The Alexander Technique is an established method of learning how to release harmful stress and improve your posture and coordination. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Information about Alexander Technique Constructive Rest: AlexanderTechnique.com/ConstructiveRest Alexander Technique Distance Learning Group on Facebook: Facebook.com/groups/AlexTechDistanceLearning More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Mar 18, 2020 • 1h 9min
The History of Conscious Guidance and Control
Send a textJeando Masoero talks with Keven Mackay about this topic. Jeando's website: initial-alexandertechnique.org Kevin's website: consciousguidanceandcontrol.com This interview was originally posted on YouTube: shorturl.at/jvBY1 More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Feb 23, 2020 • 58min
Alexander Technique Introduction
Send a textBob Nickman interviews Alexander Technique teacher Michael Frederick.This episode was was originally broadcast on Bob's podcast The Exploding Human, at TheExplodingHuman.com where he interviews those in the fields of health, alternative health, body, mind and spirit. Michael's website: MichaelDFrederick.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


