As a student of the Alexander Technique I was lucky enough to attend a workshop by Miriam Wohl. She was talking about being an Alexander Teacher. Her workshop was very informative and I was very impressed. Here Dr Miriam Wohl…
Forward and Up: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique
By Pedro de Alcantara 1. The General Principles The Use of the Self Picture, in your mind’s eye, a four-year-old girl laughing with delight at something she has seen or heard. Then ask yourself the following question: Is her laughter…
Why Alexander is so much more than posture!
The continued use of the Alexander Technique in ones life ensures an increased sense of wellbeing along with good posture. It is a great shame that the Alexander Technique is associated with improved posture and that many of…
The Alexander Technique, Fibromyalgia, CFS and Musculoskeletal Balance: Part 1
In this article I do not want to repeat all the information on the internet about the history of FM Alexander and how he developed his techniques: what I do want to concentrate on is precisely how The Alexander Technique…
Alexander Technique in the Workplace – The British Library
Thespians and workplace staff everywhere have cause to be grateful to Australian actor Frederick Matthias Alexander. Troubled by problems with his voice on stage, and unable to find help from conventional Victorian medicine: Alexander created his own therapy, based on…
Stress Management for Nursing Staff
This workshop is relevant to all industries. -With Nicholas Chapman Introduction Using the Alexander Technique as the core of the stress management work, these workshops are aimed specifically at the nursing environment. Stress has become a big problem in the…
The Alexander Technique and Golf
– By Leland Vall In the December 18, 2000 issue of Golf Plus, a Sports Illustrated supplement, there appeared a story about Jeff Jullian, a 39 year-old PGA golfer who “gave himself back his career” using an “unusual” method called…
Walter Carrington 1915-2005
People imagine that their bodies are disobedient and unreliable in carrying out their wishes, whereas nothing could be further from the truth. -Walter Carrington This was a picture I took when Walter was riding regularly at Danny Pevner’s. I think…
Stress Management
Yoga Nidra If you would like to attend a relaxation, please let me know. npchapman@gmail.com I first discovered yoga nidra after doing the relaxation exercise after a yoga class. Although I really loved the workout with all the different…
Alexander Technique – an Introduction
– By Joan Arnold The Alexander Technique is an intelligent way to solve body problems. Many people are mystified by their own back pain, excess tension or lack of coordination. They often see problems in their joints or muscles as…