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Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique

by Michael J. Gelb

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

By unlearning common bad postural habits and ways of using the body, people can alleviate tension, fatigue, back pain, neck stiffness, asthma, headaches, depression, and many other ailments. The Alexander Technique, as taught in this book, can be applied to every kind of learning experience, from children's education to the most advanced needs of musicians, entertainers, professionals, and athletes.

Synopsis:

Essentially a type of therapy that aims to treat and prevent a range of disorders through a system of postural changes, the Technique stresses the importance of reeducating the muscular system as a means to achieve physical and mental well-being. By unlearning common bad postural habits and ways of using the body, people can alleviate tension, fatigue, back pain, neck stiffness, asthma, headaches, depression, and many other ailments. The book also shows how the Technique can be applied to every kind of learning experience, from children's education and the acquiring of basic skills to the most advanced needs of musicians, entertainers, professionals, and athletes.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-174) and index.

About the Author

Michael Gelb is a member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique. he is the director of the High Performance Learning Center in Washington, DC, and international leadership consultancy to business and professional groups worldwide. he is also the author of Lessons from the Art of Juggling and Thinking for a Change.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780805042061
Subtitle:
An Introduction to the Alexander Technique
Author:
Huxley, Laura
Author:
Gelb, Michael J.
Author:
Huxley, Laura
Publisher:
Henry Holt & Company
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Medicine
Subject:
Health
Subject:
Exercise
Subject:
Health - General
Subject:
Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy
Subject:
Alexander technique
Subject:
Alexander, F. Matthias
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Owl Book
Series Volume:
16
Publication Date:
January 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
9.04x6.02x.53 in. .49 lbs.

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