Body Learning: The Alexander Technique

https://BodyLearningCast.com Robert Rickover

A podcast devoted to all aspects of the Alexander Technique, a method of learning how to release harmful tension and perform all your activities with greater ease and freedom.

January 14, 2019
Robert Rickover and Petra Pachaly

How to decide which Alexander Technique training course is best for you

Petra Pachaly, an Alexander Technique teacher-trainee in Berln, talks with Robert Rickover about her advice for anyone considering training to become an Alexander teacher. Rober...
January 05, 2019
Robert Rickover and Malcolm Balk

The Thorny Question of the Foot Plant

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students but may be of interest to others.)Malcolm Balk, an Alexander Technique teacher and runner in Montreal, C...
December 27, 2018
Robert Rickover and Richard Brennan

Some Basic Problems with Traditional Alexander Technique Directions

(Although primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, this podcast can potentially be useful for anyone.) Richard Brennan, an Alexander Technique teacher and traini...
December 15, 2018
Robert Rickover and Daniel Hearn

How the Alexander Technique can help People with Mental Health Issues - Part 2

Robert Rickover talks with Daniel Hearn, a musician and Alexander Technique teacher-trainee, from Atlanta, Georgia about ways in which the Technique can enhance mental health, e...
December 15, 2018
Robert Rickover and Daniel Hearn

How the Alexander Technique can help People with Mental Health Issues - Part 1

Robert Rickover talks with Daniel Hearn, a musician and Alexander Technique teacher-trainee, from Atlanta, Georgia about ways in which the Technique can enhance mental health. D...
November 24, 2018
Robert Rickover and Dr. Bryan McElroy

The Alexander Technique and Awakening Experiences

Dr. Bryan McElroy, a primary care physician and Alexander Technique teacher trainee at the Bristol Alexander School, talks with Robert Rickover about the ways the Alexander Tech...
November 14, 2018
Robert Rickover and Imogen Ragone

How the Alexander Technique can help you deal with Stress

Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about the usefulness of the Technique in dealing with stress. Imogen draws from...
November 08, 2018
Dr Anikó Ball and Robert Rickover

Alexander Technique Introduction

Dr Anikó Ball, BDSc, a dentist and Alexander Technique teacher in Melbourne, Australia, provides a general introduction to the Alexander Technique. Anikó's website:OptimumDental...
October 13, 2018
Robert Rickover and Dr. Bryan McElroy

A Primary Care Doctor offers suggestions about how to approach Medical Professionals

(This podcast if primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, but may also be of interest to others.) Dr. Bryan McElroy, a primary care physician and Alexander Techn...
October 07, 2018
Robert Rickover and Aniko Ball

Teaching Alexander Technique Principles in a Dental Office

Dr Anikó Ball, BDSc, a dentist and Alexander Technique teacher in Melbourne, Australia talks with Robert Rickover about how she works with dental professionals and office staff ...
October 04, 2018
Robert Rickover and Bryan McElroy

A Primary Care Doctor shares his Alexander Technique knowledge with other Physicians

Dr. Bryan McElroy, a primary care physician and Alexander Technique teacher trainee at the Bristol Alexander School, talks with Robert Rickover about the ways the Alexander Tec...
September 29, 2018
Imogen Ragone and Robert Rickover

Marjorie Barstow's Teaching - 11

Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about his experiences with the late Marjorie Barstow. Imogen's website: ImogenR...
September 26, 2018
Sara Cook and Eric Mrugala

A Cellist talks about her Experiences with the Alexander Technique

A Cellist talks about her Experiences with the Alexander Technique Eric Mrugala interviews Sara Cook, a cellist and Alexander Technique teacher in Glasgow, Scotland about th...
September 22, 2018
Robert Rickover and Eileen Troberman

Marjorie Barstow's Teaching - 10

Follow up conversation with Robert Rickover and Eileen Troberman, both students of the late Marjorie Barstow. This conversation is primarily about the observational skills Marj ...
September 19, 2018
Monika Gross and Mark Walsh

Democratizing Embodiment

Alexander Technique teacher and founder of The Poise Project, Monika Gross joins Mark Walsh, host of the Embodiment Podcast, to discuss theatre, what is the Alexander Technique,...
September 13, 2018
Robert Rickover and Aniko Ball

From the Inside Out: Inner and Outer Ergonomics

Dr Anikó Ball, BDSc, a dentist and Alexander Technique teache in Melbourne, Australia talks with Robert Rickover about why it is so important to consider Inner Ergonomics princi...
September 01, 2018
Robert Rickover and Eileen Troberman

Marjorie Barstow's Teaching - 9

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, but may be of interest to others as well.) Conversation with Robert Rickover and Eileen Troberman, both...
August 25, 2018
Jane Clappison

Constructive Rest Guided Talk-Through

Jane Clappison, an Alexander Technique teacher in East Yorkshire, England provides a talk-through for this useful Alexander Technique process. Jane's website: JaneClappison.co.u...
August 15, 2018
Robert Rickover and Gary Ramsey

How the Alexander Technique Helped Overecome a Deadly Predicament

Gary Ramsey, an Alexander Technique and voice and speech teacher in the New York City area, describes how he applied the principles of the Technique when he was told by his doct...
July 28, 2018
Mastaneh Nazarian and Jeando Masoero

The Development of the Alexander Technique - An Alternative Perspective- Part 3

Jeando Masoero speaks with Mastaneh Nazarian in a third conversation about the work of F.M. Alexander, its origins and its evolutions. The process of finding out how learning ...
June 29, 2018
Robert Rickover and Imogen Ragone

Alexander Technique and the Scientific Method - Part 2

Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about the extent to which the scientific method is used by Alexander Technique ...
June 23, 2018
Mastaneh Nazarian and Jeando Masoero

The Development of the Alexander Technique - An Alternative Perspective- Part 2

Jeando Masoero speaks with Mastaneh Nazarian in a second conversation about the work of F.M. Alexander, its origins and its evolutions. The process of finding out how learning...
June 21, 2018
Robert Rickover and Imogen Ragone

Alexander Technique and the Scientific Method - Part 1

Imogen Ragone,an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about whether the scientific method played a role in the discoveries of F. Matth...
June 16, 2018
Mastaneh Nazarian and Jeando Masoero

The Development of the Alexander Technique - An Alternative Perspective- Part 1

Jeando Masoero speaks with Mastaneh Nazarian about the work of F.M. Alexander, its origins and its evolutions. The process of finding out how learning and teaching happen tak...
April 04, 2018
Robert Rickover and Ray Parker

A Professional Bass Player talks about his Experience with the Alexander Technique

Ray Parker, a bass player in New York City describes some of the ways the Alexander Technique has helped with his playing, and with everyday activities. Ray's website: RayParke...
March 28, 2018
Richard Brennan and Steve Nobel

How to Breathe - An Alexander Technique Guide to Breathing Well

Richard Brennan, an Alexander Technique teacher in Galway, Ireland, talks with Steve Nobel about ways in which the Technique can help you breathe more effeciently, and about his...
March 17, 2018
Robert Rickover and Jill Eng

Mindful Reality and the Alexander Technique

Jill Eng, an Alexander Technique teacher in Portland, Maine, talks with Robert Rickover about how she has combined Eastern practices, meditation and the Alexander Technique to c...
March 12, 2018
Robert Rickover and Peter Buckoke

The Value of Alexander Technique Training for Musicians

Peter Buckoke, a musician and Alexander Technique teacher in London, England talks with Robert Rickover about his work with students at the Royal College of Music and about why ...
February 21, 2018
Robert Rickover and Neville Shortt

Evolution of a Technique: FM’s three-act Play

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, but may be of interest to others as well.) Robert Rickover talks with Neville Shortt, an Alexander Tech...
February 16, 2018
Robert Rickover and Neville Shortt

Alexander Technique: Teaching or Facilitating Learning?

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, but may be useful for others as well.) Robert Rickover talks with Neville Shortt, an Alexander Techniqu...
February 11, 2018
Robert Rickover and Esther Miltiadous

Advice for Parents who are Concerned about the Posture and Coordination of their Young Children

Esther Miltiadous, an Alexander Technique teacher in North London, England, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which parents can provide access to Alexander Technique pri...
January 31, 2018
Robert Rickover and Esther Miltiadous

The Usefulness of Teaching Alexander Technique Principles to Young Children

Esther Miltiadous, an Alexander Technique teacher in North London, England, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which young children can benefit from being exposed to the ...
January 27, 2018
Robert Rickover and Esther Miltiadous

Applying Alexander Technique Principles in an Early Childhood Education Setting

Esther Miltiadous, an Alexander Technique teacher in North London, England, talks with Robert Rickover about her work, and that of other Alexander Teachers, at the Educare Small...
December 13, 2017
Nancy Bos and Marieke Schuurs

Body Mapping, the Alexander Technique and Singing

Nancy Bos interviews Marieke Schuurs about the usefulness of Body Mapping and the Alexander Technique for singers. This interview originally appeared on Nancy’s Every Sing Podca...
November 27, 2017
Robert Rickover and Theodore Dimon

The Discoveries of F. Matthias Alexander and Childhood Development - Part 2

Theodore Dimon, an Alexander Technique teacher, and founder and director of the Dimon Institute in New York City, talks with Robert Rickover about the importance of Alexander's ...
November 20, 2017
Robert Rickover and Theodore Dimon

The Discoveries of F. Matthias Alexander and Childhood Development - Part 1

Theodore Dimon, an Alexander Technique teacher, and founder and director of the Dimon Institute in New York City, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which using the pr...
October 20, 2017
Alix Litwack and Meagan Johnson

Introduction to the Alexander Technique

Alix Litwack, host of Another Day of Living, host of Good Earth Radio, interviews Meagan Johnson, an Alexander Technique teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana, about the Alexander Te...
October 10, 2017
Robert Rickover

Lessons in Self Direction - Using the Principles of the Alexander Technique: Introduction

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and...
October 10, 2017
Robert Rickover

Lesson 1: Lessons in Self Direction - A Freedom Direction

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and...
October 10, 2017
Robert Rickover

Lesson 2: Lessons in Self Direction - The Power of Ease

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and...
October 10, 2017
Robert Rickover

Lesson 3: Lessons in Self Direction - The Challenge of Success

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and...
October 10, 2017
Robert Rickover

Lesson 4: Lessons in Self Direction - Two New Freedom Directions

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and...
October 10, 2017
Robert Rickover

Lesson 5: Lessons in Self Direction - When and how often to use Directions

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and...
October 10, 2017
Robert Rickover

Lesson 6: Lessons in Self Direction - Using Paradoxical Directions

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and...
September 30, 2017
Robert Rickover and Jonathan Drake

How the Alexander Technique can help you take advantage of the fitness benefits of rowing or using a rowing machine

Robert Rickover talks with Jonathan Drake, an Alexander Technique teacher in Norwich, England about the many potential benefits of rowing and rowing machines and how the Tech...
September 26, 2017
Robert Rickover and Alicia Briceland

Common singers' misconceptions about the Alexander Technique

Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about some common misconceptions s...
September 21, 2017
Robert Rickover and Alicia Briceland

Alexander Technique hands-on work: A Singer's Path to Freedom

Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about the benefits of Alexander ha...
September 16, 2017
Imogen Ragone and Robert Rickover

Is there any Future for Alexander Technique Teachers?

Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher and web designer in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about F. Matthias Alexander's 1910 dream of a world without Al...
September 11, 2017
Robert Rickover and Braden Fox

A Fire Fighter talks about ways in which the Alexander Technique has helped him do his job

Braden Fox, a fire figher for the city of Toronto, Canada, talks with Robert Rickover about the ways his Alexander Technique lessons have helped him at work. Robert's website: ...
September 09, 2017
Robert Rickover and Alicia Briceland

How the Alexander Technique can help with Stage Fright

Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about how awarenes, and the Alexan...