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Articles exploring principles, processes and applications of Alexander Technique. Find inspiration on how to practice on your own, use The Technique in daily life, exercise, artistic or specialist skills. Author: Jeremy Woolhouse
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Applications
- Apr 1, 2021 The interpersonal element Apr 1, 2021
- Mar 1, 2021 These challenging times Mar 1, 2021
- Jan 1, 2021 Tuning up Jan 1, 2021
- Mar 1, 2020 Remembering to use Alexander Technique while working and playing Mar 1, 2020
- Jan 1, 2020 Driving directions Jan 1, 2020
- Nov 1, 2018 Flow, Distraction and Integration in Thought Nov 1, 2018
- May 22, 2018 Considerations in position of the piano stool May 22, 2018
- Mar 1, 2018 Constructive thinking in performance Mar 1, 2018
- Nov 1, 2017 Alexander Technique and RSI Nov 1, 2017
- May 1, 2017 Sleep Well May 1, 2017
- Jan 1, 2017 Alexander Technique in skiing Jan 1, 2017
- Nov 1, 2016 Attitudes to exercise Nov 1, 2016
- Apr 1, 2015 Judgement: The Good, The Bad and The Objective. Apr 1, 2015
- Mar 1, 2015 Constructive thinking in performance: fundamental principles of peak performance of any skill. Mar 1, 2015
- Jan 1, 2015 An alternative approach to RSI resolution Jan 1, 2015
- Dec 1, 2014 In Search of the Perfect Office Chair Dec 1, 2014
- Dec 1, 2013 Improving posture with Alexander Technique Dec 1, 2013
- Oct 1, 2013 Alexander Technique on your own: Beyond the lesson Oct 1, 2013
- Mar 1, 2013 Who is Alexander Technique for? Mar 1, 2013
- Oct 1, 2012 In the moment of performance Oct 1, 2012
- Sep 1, 2012 An improvising pianist’s endorsement of Alexander Technique Sep 1, 2012
- Sep 1, 2012 Why I Practice Alexander Technique Sep 1, 2012
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Practice on your own
- Apr 1, 2021 The interpersonal element Apr 1, 2021
- Apr 1, 2020 Alexander Technique during lockdown Apr 1, 2020
- Mar 1, 2020 Remembering to use Alexander Technique while working and playing Mar 1, 2020
- Mar 1, 2019 I don’t have time to use Alexander Technique right now. Mar 1, 2019
- Dec 1, 2018 Self-Awareness and Remembering to Remember Dec 1, 2018
- Oct 1, 2018 Alexander Technique Thinking: Inhibition and Direction Oct 1, 2018
- Sep 1, 2018 Fundamental steps in Alexander Technique: ABC Sep 1, 2018
- Jul 1, 2018 Embodied Training for Instrumental Technique Jul 1, 2018
- Jun 9, 2018 Semi-supine practice guide Jun 9, 2018
- Jan 1, 2018 I’m finding that I’m wrong all the time Jan 1, 2018
- Dec 1, 2017 The core of Alexander Technique: Primary Control Dec 1, 2017
- Jun 1, 2017 When does 'good enough' happen? Jun 1, 2017
- Mar 1, 2017 Phases of Alexander Technique Mar 1, 2017
- Jan 1, 2017 Alexander Technique in skiing Jan 1, 2017
- Jun 1, 2016 Three Pillars of Practice Jun 1, 2016
- Mar 1, 2016 Am I doing it right? Mar 1, 2016
- Jan 1, 2016 Practice with Eyes Open Jan 1, 2016
- Nov 1, 2015 Automation of Alexander Technique Nov 1, 2015
- Oct 1, 2015 Washing the rice bowl. Oct 1, 2015
- Dec 1, 2014 In Search of the Perfect Office Chair Dec 1, 2014
- Jul 1, 2014 The game of choice Jul 1, 2014
- Jun 1, 2014 How to get time on your side ... or back! Jun 1, 2014
- Apr 1, 2014 Alexander Technique and being “in the moment”. Apr 1, 2014
- Feb 1, 2014 Not Enough Time! Feb 1, 2014
- Jan 1, 2014 Alexander Technique in conversation Jan 1, 2014
- Oct 1, 2013 Alexander Technique on your own: Beyond the lesson Oct 1, 2013
- Sep 1, 2013 Reviving Motivation Sep 1, 2013
- Sep 1, 2012 Why I Practice Alexander Technique Sep 1, 2012
- Jul 1, 2012 Guide to Semi-supine practice Jul 1, 2012
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Challenges
- Mar 1, 2021 These challenging times Mar 1, 2021
- Apr 1, 2020 Alexander Technique during lockdown Apr 1, 2020
- May 1, 2019 Is it OK to play piano with pain? May 1, 2019
- Mar 1, 2019 I don’t have time to use Alexander Technique right now. Mar 1, 2019
- Dec 1, 2018 Self-Awareness and Remembering to Remember Dec 1, 2018
- Nov 1, 2018 Flow, Distraction and Integration in Thought Nov 1, 2018
- Jan 1, 2018 I’m finding that I’m wrong all the time Jan 1, 2018
- Oct 1, 2017 Checking in Oct 1, 2017
- Sep 1, 2017 Thinking Hard vs. Thinking Easy Sep 1, 2017
- Aug 1, 2017 Getting Perspective Aug 1, 2017
- Jul 1, 2017 Accumulation of small change Jul 1, 2017
- Jun 1, 2017 When does 'good enough' happen? Jun 1, 2017
- Mar 1, 2017 Phases of Alexander Technique Mar 1, 2017
- Aug 1, 2016 Stop trying to be musical Aug 1, 2016
- Jun 1, 2016 Three Pillars of Practice Jun 1, 2016
- Dec 1, 2015 Sitting on the knife’s edge: the uncomfortable comfort. Dec 1, 2015
- Nov 1, 2015 Automation of Alexander Technique Nov 1, 2015
- Oct 1, 2015 Washing the rice bowl. Oct 1, 2015
- Jun 1, 2015 Consciousness and The Zone Jun 1, 2015
- May 1, 2015 Fix the problem or practice the solution. May 1, 2015
- Feb 1, 2015 Back to Basics - Again. Feb 1, 2015
- Oct 1, 2014 Alexander Technique: Past Tense. Oct 1, 2014
- May 1, 2014 The goals that create Alexander Technique May 1, 2014
- Mar 1, 2014 When knowing less, is more Mar 1, 2014
- Feb 1, 2014 Not Enough Time! Feb 1, 2014
- Sep 1, 2013 Reviving Motivation Sep 1, 2013
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Learning
- Feb 1, 2021 Rediscovering the hip Feb 1, 2021
- Feb 1, 2019 Video: Learning from a tensegrity toy. Feb 1, 2019
- Nov 1, 2018 Flow, Distraction and Integration in Thought Nov 1, 2018
- Apr 1, 2018 A pianist in pain - a revolution through Alexander Technique Apr 1, 2018
- Jan 1, 2018 I’m finding that I’m wrong all the time Jan 1, 2018
- Dec 1, 2017 The core of Alexander Technique: Primary Control Dec 1, 2017
- Oct 1, 2017 Checking in Oct 1, 2017
- Sep 1, 2017 Thinking Hard vs. Thinking Easy Sep 1, 2017
- Aug 1, 2017 Getting Perspective Aug 1, 2017
- Jul 1, 2017 Accumulation of small change Jul 1, 2017
- Jun 1, 2017 When does 'good enough' happen? Jun 1, 2017
- Apr 1, 2017 The disappearing self Apr 1, 2017
- Mar 1, 2017 Phases of Alexander Technique Mar 1, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017 Lesson frequency Feb 1, 2017
- Dec 1, 2016 Making 'Positive Thinking' Positive Dec 1, 2016
- Jun 1, 2016 Three Pillars of Practice Jun 1, 2016
- May 1, 2016 Losing the keys and finding yourself May 1, 2016
- Mar 1, 2016 Am I doing it right? Mar 1, 2016
- Jan 1, 2016 Practice with Eyes Open Jan 1, 2016
- Nov 9, 2015 How does Alexander Technique reduce chronic neck pain? Nov 9, 2015
- Feb 1, 2015 Back to Basics - Again. Feb 1, 2015
- Nov 1, 2014 A Universal Principle of Learning and Training. Nov 1, 2014
- Sep 1, 2014 The one prerequisite to learning Alexander Technique Sep 1, 2014
- Aug 1, 2014 An Alexander Technique lesson from Jedi Master Yoda Aug 1, 2014
- May 1, 2014 The goals that create Alexander Technique May 1, 2014
- Apr 1, 2014 Alexander Technique and being “in the moment”. Apr 1, 2014
- Mar 1, 2014 When knowing less, is more Mar 1, 2014
- Aug 1, 2012 What happens in an Alexander Technique Lesson? Aug 1, 2012
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Musicians
- Jan 1, 2021 Tuning up Jan 1, 2021
- May 15, 2019 Podcast interview - talking about Alexander Technique and piano May 15, 2019
- May 1, 2019 Is it OK to play piano with pain? May 1, 2019
- Jul 1, 2018 Embodied Training for Instrumental Technique Jul 1, 2018
- Jun 1, 2018 Positive posture at the piano Jun 1, 2018
- May 22, 2018 Considerations in position of the piano stool May 22, 2018
- May 1, 2018 From pain to proficiency playing piano May 1, 2018
- Apr 1, 2018 A pianist in pain - a revolution through Alexander Technique Apr 1, 2018
- Mar 1, 2018 Constructive thinking in performance Mar 1, 2018
- Nov 1, 2017 Alexander Technique and RSI Nov 1, 2017
- Jun 1, 2017 When does 'good enough' happen? Jun 1, 2017
- Aug 1, 2016 Stop trying to be musical Aug 1, 2016
- Jul 1, 2016 Removing interference Jul 1, 2016
- Feb 1, 2016 Alexander Technique and Taubman Piano Technique Feb 1, 2016
- Dec 1, 2015 Sitting on the knife’s edge: the uncomfortable comfort. Dec 1, 2015
- Jun 1, 2015 Consciousness and The Zone Jun 1, 2015
- May 1, 2015 Fix the problem or practice the solution. May 1, 2015
- Apr 1, 2015 Judgement: The Good, The Bad and The Objective. Apr 1, 2015
- Mar 1, 2015 Constructive thinking in performance: fundamental principles of peak performance of any skill. Mar 1, 2015
- Jan 1, 2015 An alternative approach to RSI resolution Jan 1, 2015
- Nov 1, 2014 A Universal Principle of Learning and Training. Nov 1, 2014
- Oct 1, 2012 In the moment of performance Oct 1, 2012
- Sep 1, 2012 An improvising pianist’s endorsement of Alexander Technique Sep 1, 2012
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Teaching Practice
- Oct 30, 2020 Staying COVID safe in face-to-face Alexander Technique lesosns Oct 30, 2020
- Feb 1, 2017 Lesson frequency Feb 1, 2017
- Apr 1, 2016 Reflections on ten years in practice Apr 1, 2016
- Jan 1, 2013 The relevance of AT to rehabilitation following spinal injury: Technical, practical and ethical considerations of the teacher Jan 1, 2013
- Dec 1, 2012 Philosophy of Teaching Dec 1, 2012
- Aug 1, 2012 What happens in an Alexander Technique Lesson? Aug 1, 2012
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Information
- Mar 30, 2020 Online Alexander Technique sessions Mar 30, 2020
- Jan 1, 2019 Health Funds and the Evidence for Alexander Technique Jan 1, 2019
- Mar 1, 2017 Phases of Alexander Technique Mar 1, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017 Lesson frequency Feb 1, 2017
- Nov 9, 2015 How does Alexander Technique reduce chronic neck pain? Nov 9, 2015
- Nov 7, 2015 A consideration of the clinical trail on chronic neck pain and Alexander Technique. Nov 7, 2015
- Nov 5, 2015 News Flash: New clinical trial supporting Alexander Technique’s effectiveness in reducing chronic neck pain is published. Nov 5, 2015
- Mar 1, 2013 Who is Alexander Technique for? Mar 1, 2013
- Feb 1, 2013 What Alexander Technique isn’t Feb 1, 2013
- Aug 1, 2012 What happens in an Alexander Technique Lesson? Aug 1, 2012
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Principles
- Feb 1, 2020 Physical and mental freedom Feb 1, 2020
- Oct 1, 2018 Alexander Technique Thinking: Inhibition and Direction Oct 1, 2018
- Sep 1, 2018 Fundamental steps in Alexander Technique: ABC Sep 1, 2018
- Apr 1, 2018 A pianist in pain - a revolution through Alexander Technique Apr 1, 2018
- Dec 1, 2017 The core of Alexander Technique: Primary Control Dec 1, 2017
- Oct 1, 2016 Hierarchy in Alexander Technique Oct 1, 2016
- Sep 1, 2016 Buoyancy and Opposition Sep 1, 2016
- Jun 1, 2016 Three Pillars of Practice Jun 1, 2016
- Jan 1, 2016 Practice with Eyes Open Jan 1, 2016
- Oct 1, 2015 Washing the rice bowl. Oct 1, 2015
- Mar 1, 2015 Constructive thinking in performance: fundamental principles of peak performance of any skill. Mar 1, 2015
- Jun 1, 2013 Principles of The Technique Jun 1, 2013
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Miscellaneous
- Jun 1, 2019 Alexander Technique in print Jun 1, 2019
- Apr 1, 2019 Rolling at the hip joints and spiraling round the spine Apr 1, 2019
- Feb 1, 2019 Video: Learning from a tensegrity toy. Feb 1, 2019
- Feb 16, 2018 Open letter to the minister of health Feb 16, 2018
- Feb 1, 2018 Mindfulness, Zen Meditation and Alexander Technique Feb 1, 2018
- Apr 1, 2017 The disappearing self Apr 1, 2017
- Jul 1, 2016 Removing interference Jul 1, 2016
- Sep 1, 2015 Returning to Nature Sep 1, 2015
- Aug 1, 2015 The Lack of an App. Aug 1, 2015
- Jan 1, 2014 Alexander Technique in conversation Jan 1, 2014
- May 1, 2013 Celebrities who have used Alexander Technique. May 1, 2013
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Pain
- May 1, 2019 Is it OK to play piano with pain? May 1, 2019
- May 1, 2018 From pain to proficiency playing piano May 1, 2018
- Apr 24, 2018 Clinical Research going into detail on how Alexander Technique works Apr 24, 2018
- Apr 1, 2018 A pianist in pain - a revolution through Alexander Technique Apr 1, 2018
- Nov 1, 2017 Alexander Technique and RSI Nov 1, 2017
- Aug 1, 2017 Getting Perspective Aug 1, 2017
- Nov 7, 2015 A consideration of the clinical trail on chronic neck pain and Alexander Technique. Nov 7, 2015
- Nov 5, 2015 News Flash: New clinical trial supporting Alexander Technique’s effectiveness in reducing chronic neck pain is published. Nov 5, 2015
- Jun 1, 2015 Consciousness and The Zone Jun 1, 2015
- Oct 1, 2014 Alexander Technique: Past Tense. Oct 1, 2014
- Jul 1, 2014 Injury, pain and medical applications of Alexander Technique Jul 1, 2014
- Apr 1, 2013 Alexander Technique for Pain Relief Apr 1, 2013
- Jan 1, 2013 The relevance of AT to rehabilitation following spinal injury: Technical, practical and ethical considerations of the teacher Jan 1, 2013
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Other modalities
- Apr 24, 2018 Clinical Research going into detail on how Alexander Technique works Apr 24, 2018
- Feb 1, 2018 Mindfulness, Zen Meditation and Alexander Technique Feb 1, 2018
- Dec 1, 2016 Making 'Positive Thinking' Positive Dec 1, 2016
- Feb 1, 2016 Alexander Technique and Taubman Piano Technique Feb 1, 2016
- Nov 7, 2015 A consideration of the clinical trail on chronic neck pain and Alexander Technique. Nov 7, 2015
- Nov 5, 2015 News Flash: New clinical trial supporting Alexander Technique’s effectiveness in reducing chronic neck pain is published. Nov 5, 2015
- Nov 1, 2013 Alexander Technique and Osteopathy Nov 1, 2013
- Aug 1, 2013 Alexander Technique and other healthcare professionals Aug 1, 2013
- Feb 1, 2013 What Alexander Technique isn’t Feb 1, 2013
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Archive 3
- Feb 1, 2018 Mindfulness, Zen Meditation and Alexander Technique Feb 1, 2018
- Jan 1, 2018 I’m finding that I’m wrong all the time Jan 1, 2018
- Dec 1, 2017 The core of Alexander Technique: Primary Control Dec 1, 2017
- Nov 1, 2017 Alexander Technique and RSI Nov 1, 2017
- Oct 1, 2017 Checking in Oct 1, 2017
- Sep 1, 2017 Thinking Hard vs. Thinking Easy Sep 1, 2017
- Aug 1, 2017 Getting Perspective Aug 1, 2017
- Jul 1, 2017 Accumulation of small change Jul 1, 2017
- Jun 1, 2017 When does 'good enough' happen? Jun 1, 2017
- May 1, 2017 Sleep Well May 1, 2017
- Apr 1, 2017 The disappearing self Apr 1, 2017
- Mar 1, 2017 Phases of Alexander Technique Mar 1, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017 Lesson frequency Feb 1, 2017
- Jan 1, 2017 Alexander Technique in skiing Jan 1, 2017
- Dec 1, 2016 Making 'Positive Thinking' Positive Dec 1, 2016
- Nov 1, 2016 Attitudes to exercise Nov 1, 2016
- Oct 1, 2016 Hierarchy in Alexander Technique Oct 1, 2016
- Sep 1, 2016 Buoyancy and Opposition Sep 1, 2016
- Aug 1, 2016 Stop trying to be musical Aug 1, 2016
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Archive 2
- Jul 1, 2016 Removing interference Jul 1, 2016
- Jun 1, 2016 Three Pillars of Practice Jun 1, 2016
- May 1, 2016 Losing the keys and finding yourself May 1, 2016
- Apr 1, 2016 Reflections on ten years in practice Apr 1, 2016
- Mar 1, 2016 Am I doing it right? Mar 1, 2016
- Feb 1, 2016 Alexander Technique and Taubman Piano Technique Feb 1, 2016
- Jan 1, 2016 Practice with Eyes Open Jan 1, 2016
- Dec 1, 2015 Sitting on the knife’s edge: the uncomfortable comfort. Dec 1, 2015
- Nov 9, 2015 How does Alexander Technique reduce chronic neck pain? Nov 9, 2015
- Nov 7, 2015 A consideration of the clinical trail on chronic neck pain and Alexander Technique. Nov 7, 2015
- Nov 5, 2015 News Flash: New clinical trial supporting Alexander Technique’s effectiveness in reducing chronic neck pain is published. Nov 5, 2015
- Nov 1, 2015 Automation of Alexander Technique Nov 1, 2015
- Oct 1, 2015 Washing the rice bowl. Oct 1, 2015
- Sep 1, 2015 Returning to Nature Sep 1, 2015
- Aug 1, 2015 The Lack of an App. Aug 1, 2015
- Jun 1, 2015 Consciousness and The Zone Jun 1, 2015
- May 1, 2015 Fix the problem or practice the solution. May 1, 2015
- Apr 1, 2015 Judgement: The Good, The Bad and The Objective. Apr 1, 2015
- Mar 1, 2015 Constructive thinking in performance: fundamental principles of peak performance of any skill. Mar 1, 2015
- Feb 1, 2015 Back to Basics - Again. Feb 1, 2015
- Jan 1, 2015 An alternative approach to RSI resolution Jan 1, 2015
- Dec 1, 2014 In Search of the Perfect Office Chair Dec 1, 2014
- Nov 1, 2014 A Universal Principle of Learning and Training. Nov 1, 2014
- Oct 1, 2014 Alexander Technique: Past Tense. Oct 1, 2014
- Sep 1, 2014 The one prerequisite to learning Alexander Technique Sep 1, 2014
- Aug 1, 2014 An Alexander Technique lesson from Jedi Master Yoda Aug 1, 2014
- Jul 1, 2014 Injury, pain and medical applications of Alexander Technique Jul 1, 2014
- Jul 1, 2014 The game of choice Jul 1, 2014
- Jun 1, 2014 How to get time on your side ... or back! Jun 1, 2014
- May 1, 2014 The goals that create Alexander Technique May 1, 2014
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Archive 1
- Apr 1, 2014 Alexander Technique and being “in the moment”. Apr 1, 2014
- Mar 1, 2014 When knowing less, is more Mar 1, 2014
- Feb 1, 2014 Not Enough Time! Feb 1, 2014
- Jan 1, 2014 Alexander Technique in conversation Jan 1, 2014
- Dec 1, 2013 Improving posture with Alexander Technique Dec 1, 2013
- Nov 1, 2013 Alexander Technique and Osteopathy Nov 1, 2013
- Oct 1, 2013 Alexander Technique on your own: Beyond the lesson Oct 1, 2013
- Sep 1, 2013 Reviving Motivation Sep 1, 2013
- Aug 1, 2013 Alexander Technique and other healthcare professionals Aug 1, 2013
- Jun 1, 2013 Principles of The Technique Jun 1, 2013
- May 1, 2013 Celebrities who have used Alexander Technique. May 1, 2013
- Apr 1, 2013 Alexander Technique for Pain Relief Apr 1, 2013
- Mar 1, 2013 Who is Alexander Technique for? Mar 1, 2013
- Feb 1, 2013 What Alexander Technique isn’t Feb 1, 2013
- Dec 1, 2012 Philosophy of Teaching Dec 1, 2012
- Oct 1, 2012 In the moment of performance Oct 1, 2012
- Sep 1, 2012 An improvising pianist’s endorsement of Alexander Technique Sep 1, 2012
- Sep 1, 2012 Why I Practice Alexander Technique Sep 1, 2012
- Aug 1, 2012 What happens in an Alexander Technique Lesson? Aug 1, 2012
- Jul 1, 2012 Guide to Semi-supine practice Jul 1, 2012
Alexander Technique is based on principles that are fundamental to all spheres of life. It may have an obvious influence on poise and movement, but the practice of Alexander Technique can also have an impact on one’s very personality. With improved sensitivity to our predispositions, we can be more discerning in choosing our responses. Alexander Technique helps us to regulate how we react to others and how we express ourselves. In this way, Alexander Technique may support the user if tensions arise in interpersonal relationships.