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The Alexander Principle has a worldwide following as a method of mind and body re-education that reduces stress and muscle tension and revitalies all who practise it. Dr. Wilfred Barlow studied under F.M. Alexander himself, and his pioneering book, The Alexander Principle, is now a classic.
'A book that contains much common sense and advice, clearly and colourfully expressed, from which few could fail to gain'-British Medical Journal
'Wilfred Barlow was the first doctor to train as a teacher of the Alexander Technique and remained throughout one of its most brilliant, energetic and influential exponents.'-Guardian
'His stimulating, caring and inspiring teaching methods filled his patients with confidence and trust'-Independent
Contents
Foreword to revised edition
1 The Alexander Principle
2 Use and mis-use
3 Balance
4 Rest
5 Medical diagnosis
6 Use and disease
7 Mental health
8 The psycho-mechanics of sex
9 Personal growth
10 Teaching the principle
11 Learning the principle
12 Applying the principle
Conclusion
Appendices
1 A short biograpy of Alexander
2 Glossary
3 References (bibliography)
Index
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Recently updated, it is essential reading for everyone interested in the techniques.'A book that contains much common sense and advice, clearly and colourfully expressed, from which few could fail to gain'-British Medical Journal
'Wilfred Barlow was the first doctor to train as a teacher of the Alexander Technique and remained throughout one of its most brilliant, energetic and influential exponents.'-Guardian
'His stimulating, caring and inspiring teaching methods filled his patients with confidence and trust'-Independent
Contents
Foreword to revised edition
1 The Alexander Principle
2 Use and mis-use
3 Balance
4 Rest
5 Medical diagnosis
6 Use and disease
7 Mental health
8 The psycho-mechanics of sex
9 Personal growth
10 Teaching the principle
11 Learning the principle
12 Applying the principle
Conclusion
Appendices
1 A short biograpy of Alexander
2 Glossary
3 References (bibliography)
Index
Show Less
ISBN
752843907
Publication
Orion