

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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May 7, 2010 • 26min
The Alexander Technique and the Pilates Method
Send a textHeather Snyder, an Alexander Technique teacher and Pilates Instructor in New York City, talks with Robert Rickover about the Technique and the Pilates Method. Heather's website: thegracefulbody.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com Additional information about the Alexander Technique and the Pilates Method: pilatesandalexander.com Information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com

May 1, 2010 • 34min
How the Alexander Technique can help Musicians
Send a textAriel Weiss, an Alexander Technique teacher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique can help musicians. Ariel's website: alexandertechniquephiladelphia.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 26, 2010 • 41min
How the Alexander Technique can help with Eating Disorders
Send a textShirley Wade-Linton, an Alexander Technique teacher and Registered Dietitian in Courtenay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique can help people with eating disorders. Shirley's website: www.atnorthisland.com Robert Rickover teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com

Apr 6, 2010 • 24min
How the Alexander Technique can help your Tennis Game
Send a textRobert Rickover talks with Gary Adelman, Alexander Technique teacher, tennis coach, and former world-class tennis player, about how the Alexander Technique can help you improve your tennis game. Gary teaches in Glen Head, Long Island. Website: tenniswithouttension.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com

Mar 31, 2010 • 30min
A dentist gives practical suggestions for alleviating and preventing TMJ Pain
Send a textDr. Martin Goldman, DDS, is an Alexander Technique teacher and a dentist in Berkeley, California. In this conversation with Robert Rickover, he provides two guided experiments designed to help alleviate and prevent TMJ pain. Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com.

Mar 26, 2010 • 41min
How the Alexander Technique can help TMJ Sufferers
Send a textDr. Martin Goldman, DDS, is an Alexander Technique teacher and dentist in Berkeley, California. In this conversation with Robert Rickover, he talks about TMJ issues, and how the Alexander Technique can help. Dr. Goldman also describes some simple exercises that may help alleviate your TMJ pain. Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com.

Mar 22, 2010 • 23min
Back Pain help using the Alexander Technique: The British Medical Journal Study
Send a textDr. Paul Little MD is Professor of Primary Care Research at Southampton University in England and was the lead Investigator of a recent large scale study that concluded that the Alexander Technique is an effective method of helping people with chronic and recurrent back pain. The study was published in 2008 in the British Medical Journal. Dr. Little summarizes the study and gives suggestions for back pain sufferers and for primary care physicians who treat people with back pain. Dr. Little is interviewed by Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com For more information about the Alexander Technique, including links to the back pain study and information on finding a teacher anywhere in the world: alexandertechnique.com

Mar 18, 2010 • 19min
Dogs, Horses and their Veterinarians - how the Alexander Technique can help
Send a textElizabeth Reese, an Alexander Technique teacher in Orange County, New York and Manhattan, in conversation with Robert Rickover. Elizabeth has a special interest in horses and teaches at Postural Rehabilitation, a training program for veterinarians using alternative care in the treatment of dogs and horses. In this conversation, Elizabeth talks about ways in which the Technique can help dogs and horses - and their veterinarians! Elizbeth's website: atdressage.com Postural Rehabilitation website: www.posturalrehabvets.com Robert Rickover teaches in Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com

Mar 17, 2010 • 38min
Horseback Riding, Dressage and the Alexander Technique
Send a textElizabeth Reese, an Alexander Technique teacher in Orange County, New York and Manhattan, in conversation with Robert Rickover. Elizabeth has a special interest in horses and teaches at Postural Rehabilitation, a training program for veterinarians using alternative care in the treatment of dogs and horses. In this conversation Elizabeth talks about ways in which the Alexander Technique can help riders. Elizabeth's website: atdressage.com Postural Rehabilitation website: www.posturalrehabvets.com Robert Rickover teaches in Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com

Mar 12, 2010 • 27min
Dance, Dance Training and the Alexander Technique
Send a textRobert Rickover talks with Ann Rodiger, an Alexander Technique teacher and teacher-trainer in New York City, about applications of the Technique to dance and dance training. In addition to being an Alexander teacher, Ann has a long career teaching dance and movement. Ann's site: balanceartcenter.com Robert teaches in Toronto and Nebraska: alexandertechniquenebraska.com For more information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com


