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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Sep 5, 2011 • 23min
The Relationship between Professor John Dewey and F. Matthias Alexander
Send a textDr. Terry Fitzgerald, an Alexander Technique teacher in Sydney, Australia talks with Robert Rickover about the relationship between Professor John Dewey, the "Father of American Education" and F. Matthias Alexander, the developer of the Alexander Technique. Terry's website: .alexander-school.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Dewey-Alexander connection: alexandertechnique.com/articles/dewey More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.co
Aug 29, 2011 • 18min
How the Alexander Technique can help performers
Send a textJohn Macy, an Alexander Technique teacher, Physical Therapist and Pilates instructor in Omaha, Nebraska talks with Robert Rickover about working with performers, particularly musicians. John's website: alexandertechniqueomaha.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Aug 22, 2011 • 20min
How the Alexander Technique can enhance psychotherapy
Send a textAnthony Kingsley, an Alexander Technique Teacher and psychotherapist in London, England talks with Robert Rickover about the usefulness of the Alexander Technique for psychotherapy patients and therapists. Anthony's website: alexander-technique-london.co.uk Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Aug 15, 2011 • 31min
Recent scientific studies of the effects of Alexander Technique lessons on muscle tone and movement coordination
Send a textTim Cacciatore, PhD is an Alexander Technique teacher, neuroscientist and currently a Senior Research Associate at the University College London Institute of Neurology in London England. In this interview he describes his research into muscle tone and movement coordination and how they are affected by Alexander Technique lessons. Tim's studies, Increased dynamic regulation of postural tone through Alexander Technique training and Prolonged weight-shift and altered spinal coordination during sit-to-stand in practitioners of the Alexander Technique can be read in full at alexandertechnique.com/research.htm Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Aug 8, 2011 • 24min
Developmental Issues and the ability of Children to Learn how to Write
Send a textLoren Shlaes, an Alexander Technique teacher and Occupational Therapist in New York City talks about developmental issues that affect the ability of children to learn to write. Loren's website: pediatricot.blogspot.com Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com For more information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Aug 1, 2011 • 22min
How the Alexander Technique can help your Breathing
Send a textRobert Rickover talks with Georgia Dias, a professional bossa nova singer and Alexander Technique teacher in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, about ways in which the Technique can help you breathe with less effort and greater efficiency. Georgia's website: voiceandalexandertechnique.eu Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Jul 11, 2011 • 20min
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
Send a textDana Ben-Yehuda, an Alexander Technique teacher in Mt. View/Palo Alto California, describes the Technique in a conversation with Bonnie Coleen of Seeing Beyond on KEST Radio. Dana's website: alexandertechniquestudio.org Bonnie's website: seeingbeyond.com More informaton about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Jul 5, 2011 • 25min
How the Alexander Technique can help people with Multiple Sclerosis
Send a textSusanna Scouller, an Alexander Technique teacher in London, England, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique can help people with Multiple Sclerosis and other types of chronic pain. Susanna's website alexanderprinciple.co.uk Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Jun 27, 2011 • 18min
A Performance Artist and Fight Director talks about her experience with the Alexander Technique
Send a text Alexander Technique student Rowan Johnson, talks with Robert Rickover about her experiences with the Technique and how it has helped her with her work . Rowan's website: rowanofficial.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com
Jun 20, 2011 • 29min
The Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais Method: Similarities and Differences
Send a textMichael Frederick, an Alexander Technique teacher and Feldenkrais Practitioner in Los Angeles talks about the similarities and differences between the Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais Method. Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com.
