Alexander Technique |
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A Skill for Life |
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Alcantara, Pedro de |
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1861262868 |
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Grantham, The Crowood Press |
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The challenges of modern life are best met with poise, alertness, and nimbleness of mind and body. These attributes are our birthright, as demonstrated by every child at play. As adults, however, we tend instead to be hurried, inattentive, and stiff of mind and body. The Alexander Technique is an effective way of re-discovering our natural freedom, which is characterized not so much by what we do but by what we refrain from doing, and its resulting health and well-being. The Alexander Technique: A Skill for Life explains the principles of the Technique and uses testimonials, case histories, photos, and line drawings to illustrate its applications to medicine, personal relationships, sports and exercise, and the performing arts.
An introduction to the Alexander Technique, the principles on which it is based, and the effects of regular practice on health and wellbeing, the emotions, and on artistic and athletic ...
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| The Alexander Technique was invented by Frederick Matthias Alexander in Australia at the close of the 19th century. He observed that the body could have perfect balance and poise with little or no tension, and that many activities and functions were improved in this state. This is an introduction to the technique, description of the principles on which it is based, and discussion of the effects of regular practice on health and wellbeing, the emotions, and on artistic and athletic performance. B...
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320 gr |
| Pages: | 128 |
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Paperback |
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26.07.1999 |
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235 mm |
| Width: | 165 mm |
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