Right now, many Alexander concepts — inhibition, direction, primary control, faulty sensory appreciation, end‑gaining — are taught as important but somewhat independent ideas. Students and even teachers often understand what they are, but not always why they work or...
Breathing, Posture, and the Hidden Pressures Within Reading Alexander’s first book, Man’s Supreme Inheritance again, over the summer break, I was struck by how precisely F.M. Alexander observed relationships that modern physiology now describes in far more...
Psycho-Physical Unity: A Systems View of Human Functioning In the Alexander Technique, you’ll encounter a foundational concept: psycho-physical unity. This principle asserts that human beings are not a collection of parts mind, body, emotions, and behaviour, rather...
Backsaver | use a Backsaver cushion for a comfortable semi-supine The semi-supine is a procedure that is recommended by Alexander Technique teachers around the world. It involves lying on a firm surface, having the knees drawn up and placing your head on books. That...
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