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The New Physical Education

Body Learning Blog Posted on February 8, 2013 by Robert RickoverFebruary 8, 2013

One high-school subject stands out above all others in my memory: Physical Education. I detested everything about PE, from the endless runs around a large undeveloped property near my high-school to Friday afternoons in the gym where we played “murder-ball”, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, Body Mapping, Physical Education, Up with Gravity | Tagged Alexander Technique, body Mapping, New Physical Education, Physical Education, Up with Gravity | Leave a reply

Narcissus and Alexander – Reflections on the Origins of the Alexander Technique

Body Learning Blog Posted on February 1, 2013 by Robert RickoverFebruary 1, 2013

Beside the pleasant pool Narcissus lay And bending over, quenched his thirst, to find Within his heart a thirst of different kind… Narcissus was an exceptionally beautiful sixteen-year-old Greek boy, hard and disdainful, who scorned everyone, including the nymph Echo … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, Narcissus, Tasmania | Tagged Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, Narcissus, Tasmania | 10 Replies

Learning how to Stop

Body Learning Blog Posted on January 25, 2013 by Robert RickoverJanuary 27, 2013

A STORY: “A man enjoys life. But it isn’t perfect. He sometimes experiences pain, frustration, and suffering. For a while he gets along okay. But the suffering builds over time, over a number of years. The suffering becomes a major … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, John Dewey, Posture | Tagged Alexander Technique, John Dewey, posture, stoping | 7 Replies

Alexander Technique: Who Cares?

Body Learning Blog Posted on January 18, 2013 by Robert RickoverJune 13, 2018

The other day while shopping in the supermarket, I happened to overhear part of a conversation between two middle-aged women.  One said something like: “You’ll learn to carry yourself with greater ease, you’ll have greater self-esteem and your breathing will … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, Back Pain, F. Matthias Alexander | Tagged Alexander Technique, back pain, F. Matthias Alexander | 32 Replies

The Power of Pause: Lyndon Johnson, Winston Churchill and F. Matthias Alexander

Body Learning Blog Posted on January 11, 2013 by Robert RickoverNovember 28, 2013

When John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas on November 22, 1963, Lydon Johnson became president of the United States.  As many remember, he was sworn in on the same plane that brought Kennedy to Texas, and that was about … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, Lyndon Johnson, Speaking, Winston Churchill | Tagged Alexander Technique, Alexander Technique Directions, F. Matthias Alexander, Lyndon Johnson, Pause, speech, Winston Churchill | 2 Replies

Backpacks, Kids and Us

Body Learning Blog Posted on January 2, 2013 by Robert RickoverMarch 23, 2020

He was probably nine or ten years old. I suppose he would be about four feet tall if he were standing normally. But he wasn’t, thanks to his immense backpack. It was so heavy that his whole body curved sharply … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, Backpacks, Children, Posture, School Furniture | Tagged Alexander Technique, Backpacks, Children, comfort, posture, School furniture | 16 Replies

Santa talks about the Alexander Technique

Body Learning Blog Posted on December 24, 2012 by Robert RickoverDecember 23, 2021

A few weeks ago I spoke with Santa Claus about his Alexander Technique experiences. We had to keep our talk short because it was the busiest time of year for him. Me: Santa, thanks so much for taking time for … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, Constructive Rest, F. Matthias Alexander, Santa Claus | Tagged Alexander Technique, Constructive Rest, F. Matthias Alexander, Santa, Santa Claus | 8 Replies

New Look, Same Alexander Technique

Body Learning Blog Posted on December 19, 2012 by Robert RickoverDecember 23, 2012

We’re living in a golden age of Alexander Technique information availability: websites, articles, blogs, audio and video resources. The amount of good information available in all these media is huge, and growing daily. Recently a whole new way of presenting … Continue reading →

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Horse Sense and Sensibility

Body Learning Blog Posted on December 12, 2012 by Robert RickoverApril 29, 2013

Many years ago I showed a copy of the Equitation issue of Direction Journal to Marjorie Barstow, the first person to graduate from the first Alexander Technique training course. Until her death at age 95, she was the world’s senior … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, Horseback Riding, Marjorie Barstow | Tagged Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, horses, Marjorie Barstow | 18 Replies

Marj Barstow: Master Teacher of the Alexander Technique

Body Learning Blog Posted on October 23, 2012 by Robert RickoverNovember 11, 2020

Marjorie Barstow, who everybody called Marj, was the first person to graduate from F. Matthias Alexander’s first training course.  She worked for a while with FM’s brother Albert Redden Alexander in Boston and New York and then on the eve … Continue reading →

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Posted in Albert Redden Alexander, Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, Marjorie Barstow, Nebraska | Tagged Albert Redden Alexander, Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, Lincoln, Marjorie Barstow, Nebraska | 5 Replies

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