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A Simple Hack That Brings A New Ease Into Your Walking

Body Learning Blog Posted on December 8, 2019 by Robert RickoverDecember 8, 2019

The late Alexander Technique teacher Marjorie Barstow would sometimes say to a student who was about to walk: “Your legs are just tagging along.” She also had figured out a very simple and effective way to use her hands to … Continue reading →

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What’s the Use…of the Alexander Technique?

Body Learning Blog Posted on February 16, 2012 by Robert RickoverAugust 31, 2020

There’s not a lot of jargon in the Alexander Technique, but the word “use” – as pronounced in the title above – has a special meaning that’s worth thinking about because it relates directly to just about everything we do. … Continue reading →

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