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Alexander Technique and Two Arrows
Buddhism offers the idea of "two arrows.", which has relevance to Alexander Technique. The first arrow strikes when pain comes upon us; an inevitable occurrence. The second arrow is the mental anguish we experience, or put ourselves through, because of the original pain. Mental pain enhances and prolongs physical pain. It's as if when shot [...]
Alexander Technique Breathing
I am an Alexander Technique teacher in New York City, and Manhattan is about as far away as you can get from the stillness, calmness, and tranquility of the woods. Once in the woods I immediately notice the sounds- that peaceful, open sound of the wind moving the branches and leaves of the trees, or the sound of rushing water. I notice those sounds, and I notice the sound of my changed breathing. I hear an open 'ah' type sound, either said or whispered on an easy exhalation. I've noticed this sound with other people as well, in response to any calming, peaceful, beautiful, or awe-inspiring stimulus. This open 'ah' sound
Alexander Technique and Chairwork
Why Alexander Technique chairwork? How much time during the course of a day do we actually spend getting in and out of a chair? Probably just a few, so why do we Alexander Technique teachers place so much emphasis on this action? Why all this Alexander Technique chairwork? Because, depending on our choice of viewpoint, Alexander Technique chairwork covers a lot of territory. If we Alexander Technique teachers choose to regard it as more than just the act of sitting down and standing up...
Musicians: The Alexander Technique came about cause a guy wanted to keep on gigging.
The Alexander Technique is useful for everyone but especially valuable for musicians. If you slump in front of you computer, you may 'just' cause yourself discomfort, pain or worse. If you slump at your instrument, whether sitting or standing, you may be causing additional difficulties. When slumping we may not be getting the best sound vocally or instrumentally. The combination of our misuse plus the demands of...
