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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 | 11 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

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

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 RickoverOctober 20, 2023

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

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

The Fork in the Road

Body Learning Blog Posted on June 6, 2012 by Robert RickoverJanuary 9, 2019

Suppose a man starts out to reach a certain destination and comes to a place where the road branches into two. Not knowing the way, he takes the wrong road of the two and gets lost. He asks the way … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, Being Right, F. Matthias Alexander, Incorrect Conceptions | Tagged Alexander Technique, being right, F. Matthias Alexander, incorrect conceptions | 9 Replies

Class Struggle

Body Learning Blog Posted on May 16, 2012 by Robert RickoverJanuary 27, 2013

For many years, swimming has been my favorite sport and I usually manage to get to the pool 4 or 5 times a week. As an Alexander Technique teacher I particularly love to explore being in a different medium, and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alexander Technique, F. Matthias Alexander, Speakers, Swimming, Teachers | Tagged F. Matthias Alexander, speakers, swimming, teachers | 13 Replies

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