Dance and the Alexander Technique

Dance and the Alexander Technique
Author: Rebecca Nettl-Fiol
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2011
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0252077938

Rebecca Nettl-Fiol and Luc Vanier utilize their ten years of research on developmental movement and dance training to explore the relationship between a specific movement technique and the basic principles of support and coordination.

Alexander Technique

Alexander Technique
Author: Richard Brennan
Publisher: Collins & Brown
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2016-01-28
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 191116323X

The Alexander Technique is a simple method of improving posture and body movement in order to reduce the physical and mental tensions that we all accumulate throughout our lives. Developed at the turn of the nineteenth century by F.M. Alexander, this practical system has been used by millions of people to help relieve common ailments such as backache, headache, arthritis, depression, insomnia and stress, and to enhance general health and well-being.

Body Learning

Body Learning
Author: Michael Gelb
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1995
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780805042061

"The Alexander Technique is now recognized the world over as the most revolutionary and far-reaching method developed for maintaining the health and efficiency of the body."--Back cover

The Alexander Technique for Musicians

The Alexander Technique for Musicians
Author: Judith Kleinman
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2013-11-21
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1408176831

The Alexander Technique for Musicians is a unique guide for all musicians, providing a practical, informative approach to being a successful and comfortable performer. Perfect as an introduction to the Alexander Technique, or to supplement the reader's lessons, the book looks at daily and last-minute practice, breathing, performance and performance anxiety, teacher–pupil relationships, ensemble skills, and the application of the Alexander Technique to instrumental and vocal work. Complete with diagrams and photographs to aid the learning process, as well as step-by-step procedures and diary entries written by participating students, The Alexander Technique for Musicians gives tried-and-tested advice, drawn from the authors' twenty-plus years of experience working with musicians, providing an essential handbook for musicians seeking the most from themselves and their art.

The Alexander Technique

The Alexander Technique
Author: John Gray
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 178
Release: 1991-11-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0312064942

The Alexander Technique is a proven process of mind and body reeducation that reduces stress and muscle tension, and revitalization those who practice it. Used by many actors, athletes, and dancers, the technique can help anyone increase his or her energy and achieve a more dynamic presence. Written by a veteran instructor of the Alexander Technique, this authentic and easy-to-follow guide allows everyone to learn the increasingly popular program, with clear instructions for each exercise, and dozens of helpful photographs that show correct and incorrect positions to use for the exercises and throughout the day.

Integrative Alexander Technique Practice for Performing Artists

Integrative Alexander Technique Practice for Performing Artists
Author: Cathy Madden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2014
Genre: MEDICAL
ISBN: 9781783202195

"An educational method used to improve performance, the Alexander Technique teaches people to replace unnecessary muscular and mental effort with consciously coordinated responses, maximizing effectiveness while also relieving, if necessary, any chronic stiffness or stress ... [The book] addresses common concerns, such as concentration, relaxation, discipline-specific techniques, warm-ups, performer/audience relationships, stage fright and critical responses ... in the application of the techniques."--Provided by publisher.

The Use Of The Self

The Use Of The Self
Author: F.M. Alexander
Publisher: Spring
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781409182955

The world famous classic by the originator of the Alexander Technique, with a new perspective by Anthony Kingsley. Frederick Matthias Alexander was born in Tasmania in 1869. In his twenties, he became a professional reciter of dramatic pieces. After almost completely losing his voice he pioneered a method of improving the 'use' of his body musculature in all positions and movements and cured his vocal problems without medical aid. Alexander then realised that most people stood, sat and moved in a defective manner and that incorrect 'use of the self' might be the cause of much human suffering. He moved to London and established a school, publishing several books and achieving success, with recommendations from famous contemporaries such as Aldous Huxley and Sir Stafford Cripps. Alexander died in 1955 but his 'principle' lives on through the work of many teachers of his method.