Pain Management Articles & Videos:
- Alexander Technique ‘does ease back pain’ by Sarah Boseley (The Guardian)
- What is the Alexander Technique by Adrian Farrell (Huffington Post UK)
- Reductions in co-contraction following neuromuscular re-education in people with knee osteoarthritis by Stephen J. Preece, Richard K. Jones, Christopher A. Brown, Timothy W.
- Cacciatore and Anthony K. P. Jones (BioMed Central)
- The Alexander Technique for Back Pain by Diana Rumrill (Spine Health Magazine)
- Where’s Your Head At? A Major Cause of Back Pain by Adrian Farrell (Huffington Post UK)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Y0vLpZOk8&t=1s
- A 2011 study at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centre showed that AT can improve surgeons’ posture and proficiency during surgery and decrease surgical fatigue.
- One month of … Alexander Technique classes
Musicians AT Articles & Videos:
- The Performing Self (Alexander in Education) (YouTube video)
- Eliminating pain with the Alexander Technique, with Wendy Waggener by Laurie Niles (violinist.com)
- Why I take lessons in the Alexander Technique as a piano teacher byJoy Morin (colorinmypiano.com)
- https://alexandertechnique.com/musicians/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIUxI_g1YfA
A Collection of Inspiring Teacher Websites
Anthony Kingsley – a psychotherapist and AT teacher, has written some very interesting articles on the technique.
BodyLearning – a podcast in which Alexander Technique teachers are interviewed on a variety of topics.
Bruce Fertman – Poetic, less about mechanics, more about the “way.” A student of Marge Barstow.
Ted Dimon – Director of the Dimon Institute, his blog is particularly useful in terms of discussions about anatomy.
Michael Protzel – Engaging essays and guidance on natural poise, alignment, and effortless movement.
Alex and Joan Murray – Students of Raymond Dart, the anatomist and anthropologist, this blog explores neuromuscular anatomy and child development.
Aphorisms of F. M. Alexander.
Website about Walter Carrington
Reccomended Reading
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- Alexander, F. Matthias, The Use of the Self, Methuen & Co, 1932 (reissued in paperback by Orion Books Ltd., 2018).
- The Alexander Technique AS I SEE IT – by Patrick J. MacDonald, edited by Ted McNamara.
- Barlow, Wilfred, The Alexander Principle, Healing Arts Press, 1991.
- Binkley, Goddard, The Expanding Self: How the Alexander Technique Changed My Life, French Connection Press, 1993.
- The Art of Swimming – by Steven Shaw
- Caplan, Deborah, Back Trouble: A New Approach to Prevention and Recovery, Triad Publishing Co., 1987.
- The Art of Running with the Alexander Technique – by Malcolm Balk and Andrew Shields.
- Carrington, Walter, Thinking Aloud, Mornum Time Press, 1st ed., 6th printing, 1994.
- Dart, Raymond, Skill and Poise: Articles of Skill, Poise and the F. M. Alexander Technique, Stat Books, 1996.
- Gelb, Michael, Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique, Henry Holt & Co., 1987.
- Leibowitz, Judith and Bill Connington, The Alexander Technique, Souvenir Press Ltd., 1991.
- Machaover, Ilana and Angela and Jonathan Drake, The Alexander Technique Birth Book, Sterling Publishing Co., 1993.
- Maisel, Edward (ed.), The Alexander Technique: Essential Writings of F. Matthias Alexander, Carol Publishing Grp., 1995.
- Dance and the Alexander Technique – by Rebecca Nettle-Fior and Luc Vanier
- Robb, Fiona, Not to “Do”, Camon Press, 1999.
Specialist publisher on the Alexander Technique MOURITZ