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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Apr 9, 2012 • 23min
How the Alexander Technique can help musicians
Send a textBill Plake, an Alexander Technique teacher and critically acclaimed musician (saxophone and flute) in South Pasadena, California talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Alexander Technique can help musicians. Bill's website: alexandertechniquefoothills.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 3, 2012 • 23min
What is the "head" of "head forward and up"?
Send a text(This podcast is primarily of interest to Alexander Technique teachers and students.) Alexander Technique teacher Galen Cranz talks with Robert Rickover about our heads and why there are considerably more complex than most of us tend to assume, and why it's important to understand these complexities. Galen is also a Professor of Architecture at the University of California and the author of The Chair: Rethinking Culture, Body and Design. Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Apr 2, 2012 • 57min
Marjorie Barstow's Teaching - 1
Send a text(This podcast is primarily of interest to Alexander Technique teachers and students.) Conversation with Robert Rickover and Michael Frederick, both long-time students of the late Marjorie Barstow. Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com Marjorie's website: MarjorieBarstow.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Apr 2, 2012 • 16min
The Power of Alexander Technique Constructive Rest
Send a textAmy Ward Brimmer, an Alexander Technique teacher in Philadelphia and Newtown, Pennsylvania, talks with Robert Rickover about the power of constructive rest for releasing harmful tensions. Amy's website: wayopenscenter.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about Constructive Rest: alexandertechnique.com/constructiverest More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Mar 29, 2012 • 60min
Marjorie Barstow and Marjory Barlow
Send a text(This podcast is mainly for Alexander Technique teachers and students) Marjorie Barstow and Marjory Barlow - Conversation with Robert Rickove and Mike Cross about the parallels and differences between these two master teachers. Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com Mike's website: the-middle-way.org Marjore Barstow's website: MarjorieBarstow.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Mar 26, 2012 • 19min
How the Alexander Technique can enhance your presentation skills
Send a textSharon Jakubecy, an Alexander Technique teacher in Los Angeles, talks with Robert Rickover about the value of the Alexander Technique for public speaking, job interviews, feeling comfortable with a group of strangers, and any situation where the way you present yourself to others is important. Sharon's website: alexandertechniquela.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Mar 19, 2012 • 20min
How the Alexander Technique can help Massage Therapists work with less strain
Send a textJano Cohen, an Alexander Technique teacher and Massage Therapist in Philadelphia talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Alexander Technique can help Massage Therapists. Jano's website: alexandertechnique-teacher.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Mar 12, 2012 • 22min
How you can use and benefit from Alexander Technique Constructive Rest
Send a textRuth Rootberg, an Alexander Technique teacher in Amherst, Massachusetts, talks with Robert Rickover about the constructive rest process and how you can use it as a framework for exploring Alexander Technique directions. Ruth's website: alexandertechnique.com/amherst Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about Constructive Rest: alexandertechnique.com/constructiverest More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Mar 10, 2012 • 32min
Working with Children - Suggestions for Alexander Technique Teachers
Send a text(This podcast is primarily for teachers of the Alexander Technique) Gal Ben-or. an Alexander Technique teacher in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Israel, talks with Robert Rickover about some of the considerations involved in working with children. Gal's website: galbenorat.blogspot.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Mar 9, 2012 • 19min
The extreme interconnectivity of the web and how it can help Alexander Technique teachers
Send a text(This podcast is mainly for Alexander Technique teachers) Alexander Technique teachers Robert Rickover and Imogen Ragone discuss the extreme inter-connectiveness of today's web and how it can help teachers who have a web presence. Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. Imogen teachers in Wilmington, Delaware. Website: ImogenRagone.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
