“A multi-layered treat to read and re-read“
Josefsberg has distilled the principles of the Alexander Technique into a brief, highly enjoyable read. He manages to convey the profundity of the Technique through easy explorations and hilarious stories. It’s not often a scholarly and practically applicable book can also be appreciated for the pleasures of the prose. After closing this book at the end of the final chapter, I felt remarkably well in myself, not being sure whether this was a result of my freer neck or from the hearty laughter I’d gleaned from these delightful pages. Eagerly awaiting the sequel….
Michael in Chelsea
“Thanks Mark, for an extremely helpful book!“
I’ve studied Alexander Technique with Mark on & off for many years, so naturally I knew this book would be good. I also suspected that I would enjoy the humor, which I did. It’s a pleasant & easy read… one that I can do over & over again to continually remind me of the many techniques he taught me that improve my posture, my breathing, my attitude, and help keep my life pain free!
Glenn
“A fantastically useful and approachable little book!“
I’ve taken Alexander classes in person before but am heavily out of practice. I’m on the author’s newsletter for online classes, but was so excited when this book was announced and it did not disappoint! It’s a slim volume of practical exercises, written in a fun, no-stress way. Alexander is amazing for increasing body awareness, reducing pain, and improving performance in specific tasks. I can’t think of anyone this book wouldn’t be useful for.
Eliza
“Very, very helpful“
This is one of my favorite books, and believe me, I have lots of books! The information is so valuable and is delivered in a delightfully funny manner. I have received Mark’s emailed newsletters for quite a while and have picked up valuable tips that have kept me out of pain (no small feat for a life long horse rider). To have this resource with all these tips available in one place, all I can say is YAY!
Amazon customer
“A gem“
While this book is witty and brief – a fun read – it very seriously gets to the heart of the Technique, and in a clear and accessible way. Holding to first principles, revealing subtleties without digressing, it is both a wonderful introduction and a useful daily resource for experienced students of the Technique seeking to live … forward and up.
M.M.
“Helpful little book!“
This is a clear, fun and funny book about the Alexander Technique. It’s simple, easy to read and makes the principles immediately accessible. Very creative take!
A.M.
“A Vademecum“
If this book were written some time ago-well, a century ago-it would have been called a vademecum-a go with me. Today, we might call it an owner’s manual for the the human body. It explains with clarity and humor that our bearing, our posture, depends on the way our head sits atop the spine, and that by changing our thinking, we can enliven our posture, the whole of ourselves. I’ve found expressions of principles I’ve heard for years come alive, lightened up with spare words and tons of humor. Give this little book a go. Did I mention vademecum?
Alan Bowers
“Delightful informative easy fun read!“
Mark’s fun, light-hearted approach makes the Alexander Technique highly accessible to anyone, be it a seasoned practitioner like myself, who can always use a practical reminder to release that unnecessary grip, or perhaps, one’s teenage athlete grandsons who I can’t imagine reading any other book on the subject! This one is thoroughly enjoyable, filled with clever little puns, that make it make sense. Not the least bit esoteric! Hooray for a great little book on the Alexander Technique!
R. Alexander
“AT made easy… and fun!“
And that’s not simple! Alexander Technique is one of the most helpful and most under-appreciated movement modalities, largely because it’s so darned difficult to explain. Mark Josefsberg should be designated AT’s head of PR for this wonderful book.
Gleek
“Absolutely delightful”
If you know nothing about the Alexander Technique, this book will be a great introduction. If you know something about AT, this book offers simple and often hilarious reminders. I’m so glad I bought it and will make my whole family read it.
Kim
“Lighten Up“
Reading Mark’s book made me smile. I love the personal and humerous style in which he sets out the principles of the Alexander Technique. He has creatively layered them through each story and lesson. Like a spiral (or a musical composition) each idea is presented and revisited again with a little development. Anyone interested in a lighthearted, yet substantial look at the Alexander Technique will find this little book helpful.
Barbara Kent
“What a jewel of a book” (Amazon.Fr)
Such delightful humor.
Gazelle