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ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE IN
PRINT A selection
of articles about the Alexander Technique |
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Nobel
Lecture (Dec. 12, 1973) |
RDH
- National magazine for Dental Hygiene Professionals
(Nov.
1999) Dental
Hygienist News (Spring 1994) |
PHYSICIANS and FOUNDATIONS serving populations with specific conditions British Medical Journal (August 19, 2008) Journal of the British Medical Association “Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain" Conclusions of study of 579 patients with low back pain: "one to one lessons in the AT from certified teachers have long term benefits for patients with chronic back pain" The
Spinal Connection (Spring/Summer 2005) UK website for stammering "The Alexander Technique" by Stuart Grant By learning how to apply the principles of the AT, former stutterer is able to stop the old pattern of interference before it starts to allow the "works to work," resulting in speech that is fluent and relaxed Parkinson's Disease
Society (November
2002) Description of the AT and summary of
results of randomized controlled trial that showed how lessons
can influence the impact of symptoms of Parkinson's The Gerontological Society of America Functional reach (a clinical measure of balance) was improved in normal older women after Alexander Technique instruction Arthritis
Today (March-April 1999) MS News (Autumn 1997) newsletter of Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland "Alexander Method: Body over Mind" (author not listed) Summary of Alexander's process of study and discovery with brief yet accurate description of basic concepts Chest (Vol. 102, No. 2: August 1992) Cardiopulmonary and Critical Care Journal published by the American College of Chest Physicians "Enhanced respiratory muscular function in normal adults after lessons in proprioceptive musculoskeletal education without exercises" by John Austin, MD and Pearl Ausubel Summary of research on the effects of lessons in the AT on respiratory functioning. Subjects with instruction in the AT experienced enhanced ease of breathing compared to control group. |
Clinical Rehabilitation (2002 Vol. 16, No. 7) "Randomized controlled trial of the Alexander Technique for idiopathic Parkinson's disease" by Stallibrass, C et al Conclusion of study is that there is evidence that lessons in the AT are likely to lead to sustained benefit for people with Parkinson's diseasse
PT & OT today (August 26, 1996) "Breaking Poor Habitual Patterns: the Alexander Technique emphasizes the return to natural movement" by Karen Whitaker Cover story. Description of AT and requirements of AT teacher certification |
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Behavioral
Medicine (November-December 1981) |
online publication ACTORS Sci-Fi Online Alan Tudyk Interview by Darren Rea Actor describes how the AT helped prepare him for his role in the movie "I, Robot" by teaching him about posture, balance and efficient movement |
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The
Wall Street Journal (January 21, 2007) The
Strad (August 2003) The
Washington Post (March 25, 2003) Jazz
Canada
Bulletin (Vol. 6 No. 1, Spring 2002) American
String Teacher (August 1999) Saxophone Journal (Mar/Apr. 1998)  "Body Work" by Peter Buckoke History of the AT and its relevance to string players by professor of double bass and AT teacher at Royal College of Music, London Musician
(September 1998) American
Music Teacher (April/May 1996) Journal for the Society for Education, Music, and Psychology Research "The Effect of Lessons in the Alexander Technique on Music Performance in High and Low Stress Situations" by Valentine, Elizabeth R. et al Department of Psychology, University of London Experimental group of music performance students showed improvement in overall music and technical quality after series of lessons in the AT Double Reed News (Feb. 1994 No. 26) "Three Musicians conclude their discussion of the AT" AT teacher Malcolm Williamson's transcription of continuation of discussion of the AT amongst: Bill Benham (violinist, AT teacher), Melon Mackie (bassoonist) & Joseph Sanders (oboist, AT teacher) Double Reed News (Aug. 1993 No. 24) "Three Musicians Talk about the AT" AT teacher Malcolm Williamson's transcription of discussion of the AT amongst: Bill Benham (violinist, AT teacher), Melon Mackie (bassoonist) & Joseph Sanders (oboist, AT teacher) |
SINGERS Classical Singer (April 2006)  "Singers and the Alexander Technique" by N. Brooke Lieb Author, a certified teacher, describes how the AT enables singers to improve breathing, posture and singing by addressing habits of breath managment, vocal and other tensions, and issues of performance anxiety Classical Singer (October 2004) "Self-Supervision and the Singer: The Safety of Intelligent Practice" by David L. Jones Tips for practice techniques in which the study of the AT is recommended for heightening body awareness and finding a healthy body, head and laryngeal posture Classical Singer (June 2003) "Watch your back: how Alexander Technique can change your life and art" by Lori Gunnell History and principles of the AT explained, interviews with singers who describe their experiences with the AT Cantate California (Winter 1997) "Voice Production and the Alexander Technique: Learning the Alexander Technique" by Teresa Radomski, M.M. (official publication of California American Choral Directors Association) Explanation of the AT, how it's taught The NATS Journal (National Association of Teachers of Singing - May/June 1993) "The Alexander Technique and Voice Pedagogy" by Jane Heirich Principles of the AT explained using stories of author's pupils to illustrate how AT and voice pedagogy strengthen each other |
DANCERS CDSS News (January/February 2007) Country Dance and Song Society Newsletter "'Free Your Neck!" by Phyllis Richmond Three AT teachers teach its principles to English country dancers and muscians at weeklong camp devoted to traditional dance and music |
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HORSEBACK RIDERS, FARRIERS Dressage Today (July 2001)  "Learn Balance & Self-Awareness: The Alexander Technique" link to abbreviated article by Saundra Code Principles of the AT applied to dressage riding by Centered Riding instructor/author Horse Magazine (August 1998) "On the Straight and Narrow" by Carol Laming Rider author explains how the AT "cured her crooked riding" Anvil
Magazine (February 1997) |
 photo by Carol Prentice from Anvil Magazine |
| Health, Fitness,
Sports |
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Saga Health News (May 2006) "Alexander Technique - a way of rediscovering physical awareness to enable you to get rid of bad postural habits" no author listed Summary of the AT, how it's taught and its benefits for those over 50 Natural Health (March 2005) "Eliminate job strain: the Alexander Technique retrains your body to avoid end-of-workday aches and pains" by Sharon Cohen Brief description of the AT and its benefits to computer users and "desk jockeys" Prevention (September 2003) "Straighten Up, Be a Star: Alexander Technique Helps Your Body - And You - Perform" by Jenny Poust Overview of the AT including brief history, principles and benefits. Author describes her experience of a lesson. Prevention (June 2002) "Move away from the pain" by Sharon Stocker, Ellen Gribben Bornet Benefits experienced from lessons in the AT after serious car accident: improvement in posture, ease of movement and return to activities of normal life Sports Illustrated Golf Plus (Dec. 18, 2000) "The Answer to a Stress Test" by Carl Vigeland PGA golfer Jeff Julian describes how the AT enabled him to improve his game and gain relief of formerly chronic neck and shoulder pain New Age (May/June 2000) "Back to Basics" by Timothy B. McCall, M.D. Long-term solutions to back pain including explanation of the AT Yoga Journal (Winter 1999 - 2000) "Somatics: Yogas of the West" by Larry Sokoloff Author summarizes a number of Western somatic disciplines, including AT, that complement yoga by offering tools to integrate body and mind Fitness Swimmer (April/May 1998) "Body of Knowledge" by Jim Harmon AT teacher Steven Shaw's application of principles of AT to swimming |
T'AI Chi Magazine (Dec. 1997) "T'ai Chi and the Alexander Technique" by Bill Walsh and Holly Sweeney Authors write about the complementary nature of T'ai Chi & the AT Health (January/February 1997) "Stand up straight" by Judith Newman Benefits of good posture and effects of bad posture with recommendation of AT New Age Journal (October, 1996) "Thoughtful Moves" by Robertson Davies Canadian novelist Robertson Davies' essay about his experiences of forty years of study of the AT Men’s Fitness (October 1996) "The Body in Balance" by Hunter Whitney Author describes his experiences with different methods of improving posture, physical alignment and movement including lessons in the AT Natural Health (March/April 1992) "Regain Grace: the Alexander Technique" by Ronald Kotzsch Author describes experiences of lessons EastWest (October 1990) "The Alexander Technique: An effective therapy for medical problems?" by Ronald Kotzsch History and principles of the AT explained in depth, description of a lesson Walking Magazine (January/February 1990) "Alexander's great discovery" by Madeline Drexler History and principles of the AT explained including quotes from an AT teacher and a pupil relating their experiences in applying principles to walking EastWest (September 1988) "Better Body Mechanics" by Richard Leviton Lengthy article includes history and description of the AT incorporating quotes from many teachers & photos |
| Men's and Women's magazines |
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Martha
Stewart Living (June 2006) Self
(April 1999) McCall's
(Sept. 1998) Esquire
(Nov. 1997) "Q: My back hurts. What can I do?" by Judith Mandelbaum-Schmid Question answered by AT teacher Deborah Caplan |
New Woman (January 1990) "Posture Perfect" by Alex Finley Actress author describes the AT, her experiences with lessons and the resulting changes she's experienced in body and mind |
| Newspapers, Online publications (very limited sampling) |
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Times (April 18, 2008) "The Alexander Technique as a treatment for mental illness" by Naomi Schragai Interviews with pupils who discuss emotional and psychological benefits of lessons in the AT Radio OpenSource (Jan. 21, 2008) Sir Colin Davis interviewed by Christopher Lydon World renowned 80 year-old conductor talks about the physical ease he experiences as a result of his study of the AT Slate (Posted June 12, 2007) "Unnatural Poise: Learning the Alexander Technique" by Laura Moser Author describes her experience with lessons in the AT Guardian Unlimited (March 16, 2006) "Mind over Matter" by Carol Dix 87 year-old Jeanne Day has been teaching the AT for almost 50 years and attributes her flexibility, grace, energy and stamina to what she has learned from it Timesonline (April 1, 2005) "Walk this way" by Michele Kirsch Based on the AT, a gait analysis program at UK College teaches athletes how to improve postural and movement patterns and prevent injuries Sydney Morning Herald (Dec. 16, 2004) "Remarkable Success of a Flawed Yet Upright Man" by Wendy Champagne Summary of Alexander's life and work from biography by Michael Bloch Toronto Star (Feb. 6, 2004) "Reversing Gravity's Effects" by Janice Mawhinney Description of the AT and experiences of a photographer who learned from it how to respond differently to his physically demanding work, resulting in the relief of aches, pains and depression and an increase of an inch and a half in height The San Francisco Chronicle (May 14, 2003) "Body of work: Frank Ottiwell trains aspiring actors in his specialty: the Alexander Technique" by G. Allen Johnson Author's impressions of AT teacher and actor Frank Ottiwell's acting class. Includes brief history of the AT & quotes from actress Annette Bening Catholic Digest (February 2003) "Is your posture making you sick?" by Cynthia Hopkins Author describes her experiences learning the AT and how incorporating its principles into her daily activities has brought her relief from previously chronic, debilitating pain |
BBC
News (August 18, 2002)
NY
Times (Mar. 26, 1997) San
Jose Mercury News (Nov. 20, 1996) Boston
Globe Good Health Magazine (Oct. 6, 1991) NY
Times (June 21, 1990) "Posture Perfect" by Madeline Drexler Description of common problems of posture and carriage, history of Alexander and how AT enables student to find their best "mechanical advantage" |
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