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HITE~Books - on the Alexander Technique
HITE~Books - on the Alexander Technique
Introductory Alexander Technique Books
Introductory Alexander Technique Books
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Change Your Posture
Change Your Life
How the power of the Alexander Technique can combat back pain, tension and stress-by Richard Brennan
A leading teacher of the Alexander Technique, shows how changing your posture can turn your life around - strengthening your mind and body. Promoting self-esteem and well-being, and helping to protect you against illness.
The Alexander Technique Workbook by Richard Brennan
- Move with greater ease, gain vitality and free joints and muscles from aches and tension
- Relax your mind and improve your mental abilities an your body's all-round performance
- step by step guide explaining the theory behind simple exercises to improve your general well-being
Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique
by Michael Gelb
- steady best seller since first published in 1981
- very readable, informative and thought provoking
- provides inspiration and guidance to newcomers
- conveys understanding of complex mental and physical dynamics involved
Body, Breath and Being
by Carolyn Nicholls, explores the Alexander Technique through the experiences of those who have studied it and benefited from it.
Is ideal for both beginner and expert
Includes over 100 full colour photographs and diagrams
Provides practical experiments in every chapter
Includes a FREE access to audio files of instructions and advice.
The book offers a new view of the way we use our bodies and the consequences not only on our health, but also our approach to life
How you STAND, How you MOVE, How you LIVE: Learning the Alexander Technique to Explore your Mind-Body Connection and Achieve Self-Mastery
by Missy Vineyard
Alexander Technique:
The Ground Rules
Marjory Barlow in conversation with Sean Carey
This book reveals unique information and insights about FM Alexander, the first Alexander training course established in 1931, and what Marjory Barlow considered to be the ground rules of the Alexander Technique, including monkey, squatting, hands over the back of a chair, going up on the toes, going back from the ankles, the lunge, the whispered ah, and lying down.
Lie down the Alexander way!
Two guided semi-supine lying down sessions and a set of headrests
De-stress your body and mind with video and two talk throughs for lying down in semi supine
Master the Art of Running
by Malcolm Balk and Andrew Shields
Improve your running
Raise your performance using the Alexander Technique
Master the Art of Swimming
by Steven Shaw
Raise your performance with the Alexander Technique
- for novice or experienced swimmers
- recraft each stroke to promote optimum results
- prevent bad habits that lead to injury
- develop attention to detail that enlivens the process
- work with the water and not against it!
Master the Art of Working Out
by Malcolm Balk and Andrew Shields
Raise your performance using the Alexander Technique
- Focus on co-ordination, balance & posture
- Bring more awareness to your training
- Prevent bad habits that lead to injury
- Develop attention to detail that enlivens the process.
Advanced Alexander Technique Books
Advanced Alexander Technique Books
More Talk of Alexander - Aspects of the Alexander Technique
edited by Dr Wilfred Barlow
36 articles on facets of the Alexander Technique including education, psychology, theology, art, science and medicine
A must read for those seriously interested in contemplating and experiencing the relationship of the Alexander Technique within other fields.
Man's Supreme Inheritance
by F M Alexander
This is the first book published by F M Alexander, the originator of the Alexander Technique. Published in 1910, Alexander sets the stage for his work in three main sections: 'Man's Supreme Inheritance', 'Conscious Guidance and Control' and 'The Theory and Practice of a New Method of Respiratory Re-education'.
Whilst not 'easy reading', it remains essential reading for any serious student of the Alexander Technique...
This is the second book published by F M Alexander, the originator of the Alexander Technique. Published in 1923, Alexander writes of his work, the Alexander Technique from the basis of Sensory Appreciation in four sections:
1 Sensory Appreciation in it's Relation to Man's Evolutionary Development
2 Sensory Appreciation in it's Relation to Learning and Learning to Do
3 Sensory Appreciation in it's Relation to Man's Needs
4 Sensory Appreciation in it's Relation to Happiness
The Use of the Self
by F M Alexander
This is the third and shortest book published by F M Alexander, the originator of the Alexander Technique. Published in 1932, the same year that Alexander started his first Teacher Training Course, the first chapter contains a detailed description of how he discovered and evolved what has come to be known as 'The Alexander Technique'.
Though old fashioned in it's language, it is a must read for those interested in the evolution of the Technique and it's place within medicine and education.
The Universal Constant in Living
by F M Alexander
This is the fourth and final book, published by F M Alexander, the originator of the Alexander Technique when he was 76 years old. Published first in 1941, with subsequent editions published in 1943 and 1946, this edition contains all prefaces and significant detailed historical and contextual notes by Jean Fischer.
Dedicated to those who lost their lives fighting for the allied forces in WW1 and WW2, Alexander provides ample testimonials, insights and significant food for thought which is still extremely relevant today.
Articles and Lectures
by F M Alexander
This is book of writings published posthumously in 1995 and contains a compilation of fascinating material by Alexander not included in his four books. It contains:
all known early articles from 1895 to 1910 including much on breathing, vocal use, and cancer
all of Alexander's known lectures including the infamous Bedford Physical Training College Lesson where one can get the sense of Alexander in action, as well as an autobiographical sketch by Alexander..
