

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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Jun 16, 2018 • 54min
The Development of the Alexander Technique - An Alternative Perspective- Part 1
Send a textJeando Masoero speaks with Mastaneh Nazarian about the work of F.M. Alexander, its origins and its evolutions. The process of finding out how learning and teaching happen take Mr. Masoreo to discover interrelations between aspects of the work such individuals as Pierre Janet, Lev Vygotsky, Nikolai Bernstein, François Delsarte and of F.M. Alexander. Along the way Jeando shares aspects of how he teaches individuals to teach themselves in the simple, practical and essential art of learning to expand self imposed limits through everyday activities. Jeando's website: initial-alexandertechnique.org Mastaneh's website: rediscoverease.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 4, 2018 • 23min
A Professional Bass Player talks about his Experience with the Alexander Technique
Send a textRay Parker, a bass player in New York City describes some of the ways the Alexander Technique has helped with his playing, and with everyday activities. Ray's website: RayParkerBassPlayer.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians.htm Gereral information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Mar 28, 2018 • 17min
How to Breathe - An Alexander Technique Guide to Breathing Well
Send a textRichard Brennan, an Alexander Technique teacher in Galway, Ireland, talks with Steve Nobel about ways in which the Technique can help you breathe more effeciently, and about his new book How to Breathe: Improve your Breathing for Health, Happiness and Well-Being. The book is available in 12 languages, including English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese. Richard's website: alexander.ie 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 17, 2018 • 29min
Mindful Reality and the Alexander Technique
Send a textJill Eng, an Alexander Technique teacher in Portland, Maine, talks with Robert Rickover about how she has combined Eastern practices, meditation and the Alexander Technique to create the mindfulness practice she calls Mindful Reality. Jill's website: JillEngMindfulReality.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com Learn how you can support this and other Alxander Technique sites: AlexTechExpress.com/support

Mar 12, 2018 • 28min
The Value of Alexander Technique Training for Musicians
Send a textPeter Buckoke, a musician and Alexander Technique teacher in London, England talks with Robert Rickover about his work with students at the Royal College of Music and about why the Technique is so valuable for musicians. Peter's website: AlexanderNow.org Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians.htm General information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Feb 21, 2018 • 25min
Evolution of a Technique: FM’s three-act Play
Send a text(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, but may be of interest to others as well.) Robert Rickover talks with Neville Shortt, an Alexander Technique teacher in Glasgow, Scotland, about the first chaplter of F. M. Alexander's third book, The Use of the Self, and about Neville's understanding of that chapter. Neville's website: FlowCoach.me Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com Learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Feb 16, 2018 • 23min
Alexander Technique: Teaching or Facilitating Learning?
Send a text(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, but may be useful for others as well.) Robert Rickover talks with Neville Shortt, an Alexander Technique teacher in Glasgow, Scotland, about this important distinction and some practical steps Alexander teachers can take with their students to promote learning. Neville's website: FlowCoach.me Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com Learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Feb 11, 2018 • 26min
Advice for Parents who are Concerned about the Posture and Coordination of their Young Children
Send a textEsther Miltiadous, an Alexander Technique teacher in North London, England, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which parents can provide access to Alexander Technique principless for their children at school and at home. Esther's website: alextechwithesther.co.uk Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechnique.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

Jan 31, 2018 • 21min
The Usefulness of Teaching Alexander Technique Principles to Young Children
Send a textEsther Miltiadous, an Alexander Technique teacher in North London, England, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which young children can benefit from being exposed to the principles of the Alexander Technique. Esther's website: alextechwithesther.co.uk Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechnique.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

Jan 27, 2018 • 21min
Applying Alexander Technique Principles in an Early Childhood Education Setting
Send a textEsther Miltiadous, an Alexander Technique teacher in North London, England, talks with Robert Rickover about her work, and that of other Alexander Teachers, at the Educare Small School in Kingston. Esther's website: alextechwithesther.co.uk Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechnique.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


