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Contents
Foreword by Kevin Kline
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I The Alexander Technique
Judith Leibowitz's story
Bill Connington's story
Using the Alexander Technique to change your life
How tension responses develop
Mental attitude
Inhibition, mental directions, and sensory awareness
Anatomy and the
The mind/body connection
Self-image and psychological factors
What happnes in Alexander lessons
Part II The Leibowitz procedures
The Leibowitz procedures
Applyng the Leibowitz procedures to daily activities
Applying the Leibowitz procedures to sports and exercise
The Alexander Technique, developed a century ago by F.M. Alexander, is aimed at improving the way the body is used. Long popular with actors, dancers, and musicians for its ability to improve stamina, flexibility, and relaxation, this subtle technique of realignment is recognized for its therapeutic value with stress-related disorders, bad backs, poor posture, and more. The Alexander Technique shows how you can use this method to realign your body and improve your life.
'In addition to studying the Alexander Technique myself, I have also referred patients for lessons...I recommend this book as a well-written introduction to this valuable technique.'-Howard L. Rosner, M.D. Director, Pain Management Service, New York Hospital, Cornelll University Medical center.
'Historically, it was Judy Leibowitz who founded and nurtured the cuurrent spread of the Alexander Technique in America....Leibowitz speaks from rare knowledge-direct, earned, and personally experienced. Her words will work to the considerable benefit of all who engage in the fascinating adventrue of this Technique.'-Edward Maisel, Author of The Alexander Technique: The Essential Writings of F. Matthias Alexander.
'The four-year Actor Training Program at Juilliard is based throughout on the physical relaxation and subsequent rechannelling of energy that is inspired by Judy Leibowitz's Alexander classes...Now this book gives the general public the opportunity to study this valuable technique.'-Michael Langham, Director, Theatre Center, The Juilliard School.
Judy Leibowitz cofounded the American Center fo the Alexander Technique and has taught at The Juilliard School for more than twenty years. Bill Connington is president and chairman of the board of the American center for the Alexander Technique and a member of the faculty of the Juilliard School.
Foreword by Kevin Kline
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I The Alexander Technique
Judith Leibowitz's story
Bill Connington's story
Using the Alexander Technique to change your life
How tension responses develop
Mental attitude
Inhibition, mental directions, and sensory awareness
Anatomy and the
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Alexander TechniqueThe mind/body connection
Self-image and psychological factors
What happnes in Alexander lessons
Part II The Leibowitz procedures
The Leibowitz procedures
Applyng the Leibowitz procedures to daily activities
Applying the Leibowitz procedures to sports and exercise
The Alexander Technique, developed a century ago by F.M. Alexander, is aimed at improving the way the body is used. Long popular with actors, dancers, and musicians for its ability to improve stamina, flexibility, and relaxation, this subtle technique of realignment is recognized for its therapeutic value with stress-related disorders, bad backs, poor posture, and more. The Alexander Technique shows how you can use this method to realign your body and improve your life.
'In addition to studying the Alexander Technique myself, I have also referred patients for lessons...I recommend this book as a well-written introduction to this valuable technique.'-Howard L. Rosner, M.D. Director, Pain Management Service, New York Hospital, Cornelll University Medical center.
'Historically, it was Judy Leibowitz who founded and nurtured the cuurrent spread of the Alexander Technique in America....Leibowitz speaks from rare knowledge-direct, earned, and personally experienced. Her words will work to the considerable benefit of all who engage in the fascinating adventrue of this Technique.'-Edward Maisel, Author of The Alexander Technique: The Essential Writings of F. Matthias Alexander.
'The four-year Actor Training Program at Juilliard is based throughout on the physical relaxation and subsequent rechannelling of energy that is inspired by Judy Leibowitz's Alexander classes...Now this book gives the general public the opportunity to study this valuable technique.'-Michael Langham, Director, Theatre Center, The Juilliard School.
Judy Leibowitz cofounded the American Center fo the Alexander Technique and has taught at The Juilliard School for more than twenty years. Bill Connington is president and chairman of the board of the American center for the Alexander Technique and a member of the faculty of the Juilliard School.
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ISBN
60920858
Publication
Harper Perennial Division of HarperCollinsPublishers