The Alexander Technique Manual: Take control of your posture and your life

The portions of the book devoted to the actual subject matter were clear and useful, though somewhat repetitious.About 1/2 the book is devoted to endless “noble savage” type statements of the author’s romanticized notions that lump all First Nations people into a single group for praise, while denigrating all others as Western life style. I got tired of reading that treacle.

Excellent book to learn the basics of the Alexander Technique. This is my first real introduction to the technique and this book is terrific. While it repeatedly says you really need a teacher to truly learn this (and I can see why), the information and photos in this book are helpful in and of themselves. Have been able to put some of the basics described into my life and it really is amazing.

Provides instruction and guidance for moment-by-moment balance and awareness, much like an extension of zazen and yoga to walking, running, standing, sitting, child-birth, turning on a light switch. Simple instructions like 'picture any action the instant prior to doing it.'This also dispels such notions about the Alexander Technique as doing-a-movement 'right'. It has nothing to do with Right or Wrong, just with aware living each moment.

A good aid in trying to figure out just what the Alexander Technique is.

good reference and review

I like this book. I am new to this technique. I am by personalty an up tight person. This technique is helping me learn to relax in ALL my activities. It is changing my attitude also.

I love all Alexander books, learn something new each time I read one.

didn't like it.

The book is quite interesting with an overview of the Alexander Technique, however there was too much emphasis on various sporting activities, pregnancy and children. I wanted more about how to move, bend and reach when doing normal everyday activities and this did not give it to me.

quite a helpful book in terms of the photographs for the basic positions and some helpful commentary, not a heady book as oftenthe Alexandra technique can be quite intellectual , but useful for understanding the concepts involved.

Recommended by my AT teacher, this manual is easy to read and has helped me gain a good understanding of the theory behind the AT. Will definitely continue to refer to it between lessons to reinforce what I've learnt from my teacher.

A very comprehensive account of the Alexander Technique, in good condition.

useful text and pics