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Category Archives: John Dewey

Alexander’s Dream

Body Learning Blog Posted on October 20, 2013 by Robert RickoverApril 15, 2014

In my previous blog, Mr. Alexander in his Own Write: On Reading his Four Books, I wrote about the valuable legacy of Alexander’s writings.  Although deeply flawed in many ways, they are filled with useful information, and insights into the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, Alexander Technique Directions, F. Matthias Alexander, John Dewey | Tagged Alexander Technique, Alexander Technique Directions, Alexander's Dream, F. Matthias Alexander, John Dewey | 11 Replies

The Alexander Technique: A New Approach to Mind-Body Unity

Body Learning Blog Posted on March 27, 2013 by Robert RickoverMarch 27, 2013

No problem can be solved from the same consciousness that created it. – Albert Einstein No one would deny that we ourselves enter as an agency into whatever is attempted and done by us. This is a truism. But the … Continue reading →

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Misconceptions about the Alexander Technique

Body Learning Blog Posted on March 14, 2013 by Robert RickoverMarch 14, 2013

When the subject of the Alexander Technique comes up in conversation, I’ve found that people who have heard about it often have a very distorted idea of what it’s all about. This is not surprising because the Technique is concerned … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, John Dewey, Posture | Tagged Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, John Dewey, posture | 17 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

Technology and Us

Body Learning Blog Posted on August 8, 2012 by Robert RickoverNovember 17, 2014

“What is the best use of technology?” This question is asked more and more as the pace of technological change has accelerated. Greater speed, power, inter-connectedness etc. can produce all sorts of obvious benefits. We visit distant places quickly and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, Ergonomics, F. Matthias Alexander, John Dewey, Technology | Tagged Alexander Technique, ergonomics, F. Matthias Alexander, John Dewey, technology, use | 17 Replies

Dewey and Me

Body Learning Blog Posted on July 5, 2012 by Robert RickoverJune 4, 2013

Not Dewey of the TV show “Malcolm in the Middle”. Not Melvil Dewey, the originator of the Dewey Decimal Classification System. Not even Thomas E. Dewey, who ran unsuccessfully against Harry Truman in the close presidential election of 1948, and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, Harry Truman, John Dewey | Tagged Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, Harry Truman, John Dewey | 18 Replies

Who is the Alexander Technique For?

Body Learning Blog Posted on May 23, 2012 by Robert RickoverJanuary 27, 2013

“It’s for everybody.” says Judith Stern, PT, an Alexander Technique teacher for over 25 years. As she points out at the start of the short video below, “There isn’t anybody who won’t say to you in conversation: “My goodness, my … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, Back Pain, John Dewey, Medical Research | Tagged Alexander Technique, back pain, backpain, John Dewey, Medical Research | Leave a reply

Pity Poor Posture…So Terribly Misunderstood

Body Learning Blog Posted on March 14, 2012 by Robert RickoverSeptember 2, 2019

I recently tried to do an interview with Posture for the Alexander Technique podcast, but he’d moved so far from civilization – and good internet connections – that the audio quality was terrible.  But he has an important point he … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, John Dewey, Marjorie Barstow, Posture | Tagged Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, John Dewey, Marjorie Barstow, posture | 4 Replies

Devils, Tigers, a Hollywood actor and Alexander

Body Learning Blog Posted on February 11, 2012 by Robert RickoverJanuary 27, 2013

Quick – what do you think of when someone mentions Tasmania? For a lot of people it’s the Tasmanian Devil, popularized by cartoons and comic strips.  Characterized by its pungent odor, extremely loud and disturbing screech, keen sense of smell, … Continue reading →

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