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

Richard Brennan (Author)
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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Element Books; Reprint. edition (24 Sep 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1852303468
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852303464
  • Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 19 x 24.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 364,777 in Books (See Top 100 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
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
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
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic 15 Jun 2011
By Teacher
Format:Paperback
What a fantastic book! I am a performing Arts teacher and this book as been a good resource for learning. The book is easy to follow and provides pictures and diagrams to follow the learning of the technique! A must buy!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Cheap in every way! 27 Mar 2011
By Jean Baker
Format:Paperback
Just don't bother! A complete waste of your money. I know it is an economical price but the paper quality is dreadful, the print dark and not easy to read. The actual layout of the pages look as if they were done on a very old home publisher computer program. Everything here is freely available on the internet. Pay a bit more and get a better book. If possible look inside them before you buy.
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