The Alexander Technique - A practical Introduction | | Author: | | Brennan, Richard | | ISBN: | | 186204158X | | Publisher: | | Element Books, HarperCollins | | status: | | in stock, new | | Price: | | 18,00 Euro = 24,68 USD = 12,78 GBP
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This is a straightforward, easy-to-read introduction to the Alexander Technique for those who know a little or nothing about the Technique. This book, however can also be helpful for those who are already having Alexander Technique lessons. While still very readable it contains numerous exercises and procedures that you can follow to enhance your knowledge of the technique. This book is an updated version of the very popular Alexander Technique Workbook which sold over 80,000 copies - 150 pages. Illustrated with clear line drawings.
A revised edition of the Alexander Technique Workbook. This book is an easy-to-read introduction with minimum Alexander jargon and explains about the history of the technique as well basic Alexander principles and vocabulary. Each chapter contains several procedures and awareness exercises which illustrate the points made and which are designed to help the reader observe and improve one's use. The book covers in detail Primary Control, Inhibition, Direction, Faulty Sensory Perception and the semi supine. There is also a section on what you can expect on a lesson and six actual case histories. This book is designed to be used by new students in conjuction with a course of Alexander lessons. [150 pages, line-drawings illustrations, large pb, 1998, Element USA] | |
| Readers Comments | | An excellent introduction to the Alexander Technique, 10 February, 2001 - Reviewer:
A reader from UK This book is fascinating. The author takes the time to explain how Alexander first became aware of stresses in his own body which were impeding his performance as an actor and reciter. Through experimentation he discovered how to use his entire body more efficiently, and how different body parts all influence each other for better or worse according to how we use them. The book explains these t... | | | | Weight: | 338 gr | | Pages: | 160 | | Edition: | Paperback | | Published: | 01.01.1998 | | Height: | 234 mm | | Width: | 153 mm | | Thickness: | | Klick here to order ...
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