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Excellent and beautifully-illustrated guide to the Alexander technique of postural (and emotional) realignment to combat the abuses we unconsciously heap on our skeletons and muscles daily. This book stands out not only for leading practioner Richard Brennan's clarity of expression but also for its thoughtful explanations and application of the technique to special situations - playing musical instruments, pregnancy and birth, driving, and during sport. You need lessons from a qualified teacher to start with, but this book is an excellent initial overview and offers support during and after training. (Kirkus UK)
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'What lifts The Alexander Technique Manual way out of the ruck of other self-help books is the exceptionally good colour photography - including multi-exposure ones to express movement. It is a pleasure to look at and amply justifies the big format, making the book both attractive and remarkably good value.' Books Ireland This book is illustrated with tons of glorious full-colour step-by-step photographs on nearly every page. Each one successfully communicating the subtle movements visually, which means the reader can actually understand how the technique works. This manual is guaranteed to put you in touch will your body and help you to discover its full potential." Here's Health
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88 of 96 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is printed on high quality glossy paper, alas that is all the quality it has. For a book with the title The Alexander Technique Manual I would have expected lots of information on techniques, instead the reader is bombarded with suggestion to go and see an Alexander Technique teacher - perhaps the book should be called "Sales brochure" instead of manual. Although the author puts forward a few ideas for posture, they are very sparse and constantly refer to how a teacher would show you rather than instruction on 'how to'. When you finish reading the book, you are left with a feeling of why did I buy it? As the author himself states "the experience of the Alexander Technique can never be described in a book or conveyed by speech." pity that isn't printed on the cover, it would have saved me the money for my first lesson with a teacher. The Alexander Technique is no doubt a marvellous aid to sufferers of back and joint problems and reducing stresses in the body, but this sort of expensive book does nothing to further the cause. The info in this book could have easily been printed in B&W on far lower quality paper with a much lower price tag, and not lost anything as a result....
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Posture is important. Not standing rigidly straight like our mothers told us but natural posture. At first, it sounds a little redundant. Of course, I stand, sit, and walk in a natural way. However, it's amazing the strain we put our bodies through without even recognizing it. After twisting our bodies like pretzels, we then wonder why we have neck, shoulder, or back pain.
The Alexander Technique Manual is a good basic resource that literally shows us how awkwardly the majority of us sit, stand, and walk. The key to making changes is pretty straightforward, beginning with awareness. We can't change what we don't know exists. A few mindful exercises and some minor modifications can really make a difference.
On this one, I do highly suggest seeing a professional trained in The Alexander Technique. He or she will see things that you won't necessarily notice. Still, simply by paying attention to body pain, strain, stiffness, or awkward movements and then making small changes, you can make a world of difference even on your own.
The Alexander Technique Manual is a good basic resource that literally shows us how awkwardly the majority of us sit, stand, and walk. The key to making changes is pretty straightforward, beginning with awareness. We can't change what we don't know exists. A few mindful exercises and some minor modifications can really make a difference.
On this one, I do highly suggest seeing a professional trained in The Alexander Technique. He or she will see things that you won't necessarily notice. Still, simply by paying attention to body pain, strain, stiffness, or awkward movements and then making small changes, you can make a world of difference even on your own.
36 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is that rare book on the Alexander Technique, one that manages to explain the key principles in clear English. It is an excellent introduction and, in conjunction with lessons from a certified teacher, is sure to bring the reader the very best results from the technique.
If other reviewers bemoan the fact that lessons from a certified teacher are still required, they will have missed the point of the technique. Whilst a book can provide much useful information, nothing can substitute for the experience of a teacher. Teachers qualify after a rigorous 3 year course and it would be unlikely that a single book could ever be a substitute for some lessons. What this book does admirably is to explain what the technique is and how it works and to motivate the reader to take the technique further with one-to-one lessons or group workshops.
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Good introduction
Arrived promptly :)
Gives a good all round understanding of the technique.
I studied this at drama collage n wanted to remind myself of technique n this was perfect.
Gives a good all round understanding of the technique.
I studied this at drama collage n wanted to remind myself of technique n this was perfect.
Published 23 days ago by Ummraja
Great Book
I have heard about this book from friends, so decided to buy, as I am on a course. A great book, and has help with my course work.
Published 7 months ago by ladycaz1
Recommended
A very good book. Easy to understand with excellent pictures for guidance.
I'm learning Alexander Technique and have shown this book to my teacher. Read more
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Published on 18 Feb 2010 by D. C. L. Ford
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