Recommended reading:
"F Matthias Alexander: The Man and His Work by Lulie Westfeldt." An account of overcoming polio through the Alexander technique. Lulie was in Alexander's first training class and her nonfiction account reads like a novel. See http://www.amsatonline.org/store/book/f-matthias-alexander-man-and-his-work.
"The Use of the Self by FM Alexander." Alexander's most accessible book with a complete description of the process he went through in arriving at what became known as the Alexander Technique. See Amazon.com.
"The Use of the Self by FM Alexander." Alexander's most accessible book with a complete description of the process he went through in arriving at what became known as the Alexander Technique. See Amazon.com.
Alexander Technique Resources
The 3 year, 1620 hour training course (David is a graduate) in Redwood City, CA: The Northern California Center for the Alexander Technique (NCCAT).
AmSAT (American Society for the Alexander Technique) is the largest professional organization of teachers of the Alexander Technique in the United States. AmSAT-certified teachers have completed a comprehensive training over a minimum of three years at an AmSAT approved teacher training course, as specified in the AmSAT Bylaws. Continuing education is a requirement for ongoing AmSAT membership. http://www.amsatonline.org/
The students, faculty and graduates of The Northern California Center for the Alexander Technique - www.useselfwell.com
The Constructive Teaching Centre (CTC) in London, England was founded by Walter Carrington and continues to be a leader in AT training. http://www.constructiveteachingcentre.com
"The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique" website is filled with useful information on all aspects of the Technique: http://www.alexandertechnique.com
STAT is the European organization of Alexander teachers and is another good resource for learning about the Technique. Click here.
Artofswimming.com is the London home for Shaw Method swimming which is based on Alexander principles.
AmSAT (American Society for the Alexander Technique) is the largest professional organization of teachers of the Alexander Technique in the United States. AmSAT-certified teachers have completed a comprehensive training over a minimum of three years at an AmSAT approved teacher training course, as specified in the AmSAT Bylaws. Continuing education is a requirement for ongoing AmSAT membership. http://www.amsatonline.org/
The students, faculty and graduates of The Northern California Center for the Alexander Technique - www.useselfwell.com
The Constructive Teaching Centre (CTC) in London, England was founded by Walter Carrington and continues to be a leader in AT training. http://www.constructiveteachingcentre.com
"The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique" website is filled with useful information on all aspects of the Technique: http://www.alexandertechnique.com
STAT is the European organization of Alexander teachers and is another good resource for learning about the Technique. Click here.
Artofswimming.com is the London home for Shaw Method swimming which is based on Alexander principles.