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Principles of the Alexander Technique

What it is, how it works, and what it can do for you
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Since its beginnings in Australia in the 1890s, the Alexander Technique has become renowned as a powerful and effective antidote to the stresses and strains that modern life places upon our bodies.This introductory guide presents readers with a definitive overview of the Alexander technique which teaches us how to co-ordinate mind and body effectively so that our thinking is clarified and our movements become naturally lighter. Encompassing everything from teaching lineages to how the method works to how to find a practitioner, the book provides all the key information on the topic. It also includes a chapter on how to practise the technique at home as well as a useful resources section.Written in an engaging style and full of illustrations and photographs that demonstrate the technique, this book will be of interest to anyone considering options for treatment, as well as anyone wanting to know more about the Alexander Technique.
Acknowledgements. Foreword by Dr David Garlick. Preface to the New Edition. 1. Introduction. 2. Alexander's Story. 3. Physiology of Movement. 4. An Alexander Lesson. 5. Teaching Lineages. 6. Working with Your Self Alone. 7. The Anatomy of Moving. About the Author. Resources Page.
GÇ£In this erudite and thoughtful book, Jeremy Chance describes the principles of the Alexander Technique and how to train oneself in this technique. Expanding on what Alexander found, Chance easily and simply describes the steps for training, successfully showing how to improve on one's own. I recommend this book to anyone eager to master the technique.n++?
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