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The Alexander Technique Workbook: Your Personal Programme for Health, Poise and Fitness (Health workbooks) (Paperback)

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  • Paperback: 136 pages
  • Publisher: Element Books Ltd (24 Sep 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1852303468
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852303464
  • Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 18.5 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 558,736 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Argues that many common ailments stem from stress and incorrect posture, demonstrates the Alexander technique, and suggest simple exercises for improving posture and movement.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to Alexander Technique!, 8 April 2002
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Not having had a course of Alexander Technique lessons myself, I still managed to gain a considerable amount of physical and mental self-awareness through reading this book, helped by a partner of mine who was having regular Alexander sessions at the time. A course of lessons from a qualified practitioner is no doubt necessary to gain the full benefits of the Technique, but many of the ideas and suggestions from this book still remain with me several years after first coming across them. I gained a great deal of help with my posture as a singer and guitarist.

According to F.M. Alexander, "You translate everything, whether physical or mental or spiritual, into muscular tension". The Alexander Technique is a deceptively simple way of becoming more aware of the balance, posture and co-ordination of our bodies as experienced in everyday activities. It begins with basic self-awareness of how we sit, how we stand, how we think, physical and mental habits we have, and so on. From there it may be a case of re-educating ourselves through daily awareness, helped by a number of exercises with particular emphasis on the neck and spine. The aim is to "regain the natural grace and balance of a child".

These simple ideas and exercises (which to some extent are similar to other disciplines such as yoga or meditation) have played an important part in helping me develop and sustain a healthy mind, body and spirit over the years. I recommend them.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A very useful book, 2 Feb 2003
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I bought this book as an introduction to the Alexander Technique before I eventually found an introductory class to go to. This is a clear book that explains the technique, and gives you a good awareness of your potential problem areas and the reasons for them. A really good book that guides you in what to expect from the technique. A good starting place.
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