Freedom and the Alexander Technique

Today, the United States celebrates the 241st anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Our Declaration famously asserted that people are endowed "with certain unalienable Rights, [and] that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."  Because the 13 colonies were being denied those rights, the colonies declared themselves to be "Free and Independent States." Although we remain free and independent as a country today, Americans are deeply divided in their opinions and priorities.  Politicians, [...]

Save your neck (literally) with the Alexander Technique

People everywhere appreciate what they deem to be "good posture," but news reports indicate that the North Korea has taken this appreciation to an extreme.  The message seems to be, "Watch your neck when employed by radical dictatorships." Crime and Punishment It seems unbelievable, but a certain Vice Premier Kim Yong Jin, 63, was executed in July with an anti-aircraft guy for having a "disrespectful posture" (Huffington Post) or, alternatively, "for not keeping his posture upright" (Reuters) at the Supreme People's Assembly in June.  Mr. [...]

By |2017-07-12T23:28:43-04:009/03/2016|Categories: Alexander Technique|Comments Off on Save your neck (literally) with the Alexander Technique

You are Michaelangelo’s David

The New York Times published an in-depth article about Michaelangelo's renowned sculpture, David.  The article focuses on the very real possibility that this masterpiece might collapse into a heap of rubble because of a subtle structural weakness dating back to when it was carved from a huge block of marble. David's problem lies in his ankles, which have harbored cracks that were first noticed over 100 years ago.  Any cracks near the base of a 12,500 pound statue are concerning, but the threat posed by these [...]

By |2023-12-26T12:27:46-04:008/17/2016|Categories: Alexander Technique|Comments Off on You are Michaelangelo’s David

Graduation Day!

My sincere thanks and deep appreciation to all of the senior teachers of the American Center for the Alexander Technique, as well as to ACAT's volunteers and trainees, for their help in making my studies and certification possible!  

By |2017-02-03T16:17:26-04:006/24/2016|Categories: Alexander Technique|Comments Off on Graduation Day!
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