The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique - Who was F. Matthias Alexander?

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Home What is the Alexander Technique and what are its benefits? How can I find a Teacher or Course? What happens during an Alexander Technique Lesson or Class? Alexander Technique Self-Study Who was F. M. Alexander? Musicians and the Alexander Technique Medical and Scientific Research and Endorsements Alexander Technique Applications and Personal Accounts Alexander Technique Bookstore (USA, Canada and the UK) in association with AMAZON Videos, DVDs, Books, MP3s and RealAudio Resources Interactive Alexander Technique Resources Resources for Alexander Technique Teachers and Students Links CONTACT - FEEDBACK - SUPPORT Related Websites: Up With Gravity^SM Alexander Podcast Posture Page Centered Walking^SM Alexander Audio Alexander Video Alexander Talk Pilates and Alexander Technique Physical Therapy and Alexander Technique Ergonomics and Alexander Technique Alexander Technique Teacher Training Body Learning Blog Alexander Technique Blogs Marjorie Barstow - Master Alexander Teacher Please help support this website! Click here to learn some ways that are easy and will cost your nothing.	Who Was Frederick Matthias Alexander? F.M. Alexander (1869-1955) was an Australian actor who began to experience chronic laryngitis whenever he performed. When his doctors could not help him, Alexander discovered a solution on his own. He had not been aware that excess tension in his neck and body were causing his problems, and began to find new ways to speak and move with greater ease. His health improved to such an extent that his friends and several of the doctors he had consulted earlier persuaded him to teach others what he had learned. Over a career span of more than fifty years, he refined his method of instruction. After teaching for over 35 years, he began to train teachers of what has now become known as the Alexander Technique. F. M. Alexander Resources: Nicholas Brockbank, a British Alexander Technique teacher, has written an excellent article titled, What Did Alexander Discover - And Why is it Important? Alexander Talk includes an MP3 conversation about F. M. Alexander and his discoveries. Just about every description of the Alexander Technique has some biographical information about Frederick Matthias Alexander, or "FM" as he is often referred to in the Alexander community. The Teaching of F. Matthias Alexander provides an in-depth look at the man and his work by his neice, Marjory Barlow. Click here to view a collection of photos and a video of F. M. Alexander. If you would like to learn more about Alexander's life, four good books are: To find out how to order these books go to The Alexander Technique Bookstore (USA and Canada) in Association with AMAZON.COM and AMAZON.CA or The Alexander Technique Bookshop (UK) in association with AMAZON.CO.UK. FM - The Life of Frederick Matthias Alexander: Founder of the Alexander Technique by Michael Bloch F. Matthias Alexander 1869-1955: A Biographical Outline by Walter Carrington Up From Down Under by Rosslyn McLeod Frederick Matthias Alexander - A Family History by Jackie Evans Following Alexander's death in 1955, a number of teachers trained by him in the 1930s had a huge influence on Alexander Technique teaching. Several have websites devoted to their lives and their teaching: Marjorie Barstow Walter Carrington Margaret Goldie Video of Marjory Barlow Video of Ericka Whittaker back to top
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