What isn’t the Alexander Technique? Here’s some of what the Alexander Technique isn’t: It isn’t yoga, Pilates, Reiki, or chiropractic. It’s not physical therapy or acupuncture, and it’s not Feldenkrais. It’s not religion, meditation, or a spiritual practice. It’s not football, ballet, bowling, or sewing, though you employ the Alexander Technique while doing those [...]
Working with NYC actors is similar to working with non-actors with a few significant differences. As with singers, the actors' body is his/her instrument. If your 'instrument' is being tensed or strained unconsciously, if you have a level of body un-awareness, you'll be less expressive at the very least. Actors I've worked with have told me that after our Alexander Technique lessons they're better able to approach roles and auditions with a blank slate. From that neutral place...
Is bicepuality basically biological? Bicepuality starts at an early age. We are not born that way, but neither is it a choice. It just sorta happens, and then becomes our habit (like slumping.) Whenever we preemptively, prematurely, overly engage our biceps, shoulders, and other large powerful muscles, we’re acting bicepually. We're bicepualists. [...]
What do eating soup and riding a bicycle have in common, besides the desire to avoid a spill? Riding bikes, eating soup, and similar actions may contribute to poor posture, back pain, and neck tension. Alexander Technique and Bike Riding. When we ride a bike, we pitch forward. This forward angle occurs most dramatically on [...]
