Hello my friends, Here is the amazing Ann Matthews, giving an Alexander floor lesson at 84 years old. She is amazing and as she tells her personal story, she’s an inspiration: Be inspired! Learn to use the tools … Continue reading →
Hello Friends, I have been inspired by a child who has an amazing ability as a virtuoso and also seems to have fun at the same time. She plays while she plays, in all senses of the word. This video … Continue reading →
Hello friends! Today in the Wall St. Journal, “What’s Your Workout? Sharpening Mind and Body with Martial Arts,” by Jen Murphy, tells the story of one man’s quest to cure his back pain. Mr. Mark Fromm practiced martial arts and … Continue reading →
Hello Friends, Continuing on a theme of amazing use of one’s body, here’s Fred Astaire swinging a golf club. Look at his balance and poise! I am always stunned and enthralled by the natural alignment and grace in his spine. … Continue reading →
Hello my friends! I’m back after a little vacation from writing. I hope to see you here often and am glad you stopped by for a visit. I have an idea to post some clips of amazing human movement. Let’s … Continue reading →
Hi there! It’s so nice to see you again! The Applied Alexander® blog is all the Alexander Technique (AT, for short), life musings and interesting tidbits, and an exploration of how AT is relevant to the entire mind-body continuum. Today’s … Continue reading →
From my friend, Eleanor, comes a link to this video and a message: “It would be great if everybody can pass this around. Open your eyes and open your heart and listen carefully what she has got to say.” … Continue reading →
Hello my curious friends! Are you curious as to what the Alexander Technique is all about? I mean, how does it work and what does a lesson look like? My friend and colleague, Annette Schmidt, has published an introductory video … Continue reading →
Hello all my friends who may ever or have ever suffered with back pain. The British Medical Journal recently published an article on the on cost-effectiveness of the Alexander Technique for people with low back pain. According to the NBC … Continue reading →
An open letter to the NBC Nightly News, with Brian Williams. re: NBC Nightly News: Back Story October 6, 2008, “Back Pain Epidemic Outpaces Treatment Options.” and October 7, 2008, “Cutting Down on Back Pain without Surgery.” The videos from … Continue reading →