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.

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

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...
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 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 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

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...
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...
September 06, 2017
Robert Rickover and Imogen Ragone

A Danger of effectve Alexander Technique Directing

(Although primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, this podcast can potentially be useful for anyone.) Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmingto...
August 26, 2017
Robert Rickover

The Poise Project - Bringing the principles of Alexander Technique to new populations

Robert Rickover talks with Monika Gross, an Alexander Technique teacher and Executive Director of the Poise Project, about the project and it's first Initiative: "Alexander Tech...
August 16, 2017
Robert Rickover and Ainiko Ball

Tips for Presenting the Alexander Technique to Medical Professionals

(This podcast is primarily intended for Alexander Technique teachers and students) Robert Rickover talks with Dr Anikó Ball, an Alexander Technique teacher and dentist in Melbou...
August 10, 2017
Robert Rickover and Mary Derbyshire

The Alexander Technique and Fitness

Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada, talks with Mary Derbyshire, and Alexander Technique teacher in Little Compton, Rhode Is...
July 15, 2017
Robert Rickover and Dr. Robert Stalbow, DO

Osteopathy and the Alexander Technique: Similarities and Differences

Dr Robert Stalbow, DO, an Osteopath and Alexander Technique teacher in Sydney, Australia, talks with Robert Rickover about these these two modalities and how he uses them in his...
June 28, 2017
Robert Rickover and Alicia Briceland

Inhibition: A Crucial Tool for Singers

Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about the Alexander concept of Inh...
June 22, 2017
Robert Rickover and Alicia Briceland

The Importance of Awareness for Singers

Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about ways the importance of aware...
June 12, 2017
Robert Rickover and Dr. Cathleen Hood

A Primary Care Physician Talks about the Alexander Technique's effectiveness in Pain Management and how that could help with today's Opioid Addiction Crisis

Dr. Cathleen Hood, a Family Practioner in Westport, Massachusetts, talks with Robert Rickover about her patients' and own experiences with the Alexander Technique's ability to h...
June 03, 2017
Robert Rickover and Dr. Cathleen Hood

A Primary Care Physician Describes her Experience with the Alexander Technique

Dr. Cathleen Hood, a Family Practioner in Westport, Massachusetts, talks with Robert Rickover about her own Alexander Technique lessons, and the experiences of some of her pat...
May 31, 2017
Robert Rickover and Alicia Briceland

Breathing for Singers - and how the Alexander Technique can Help

Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique ...
May 27, 2017
Richard Brennan and Mary Derbyshire

Why are so many Alexander Technique Teachers having a hard time making a living?

Richard Brennan, an Alexander Technique teacher and training course director in Galway, Ireland talks with Mary Derbyshire about some of the reasons Alexander teachers may fai...
May 20, 2017
Robert Rickover and Imogen Ragone

Free and Easy Alexander Technique Directions

(Although primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, this podcast can potentially be useful for anyone.) Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmingto...
May 17, 2017
Robert Rickover and Alicia Briceland

Teaching the Alexander Technique to Singers - Part 3

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students) Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern...
May 13, 2017
Robert Rickover and Alicia Briceland

Teaching the Alexander Technique to Singers - Part 2

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students) Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Norther...
May 08, 2017
Robert Rickover and Alicia Briceland

Teaching the Alexander Technique to Singers - Part 1

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students) Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern...
April 19, 2017
Robert Rickover and Dan Cayer

Don't Make Pain the Enemy

Dan Cayer, an Alexander Technique teacher in New York City, talks with Robert Rickover about how the Technique can help people in pain, in part by establishing a saner relations...
April 15, 2017
Robert Rickover and Tami Bulmash

iPosture and Children - Its Causes, its Effects, and what Parents can do about it

Tami Bulmash, an Alexander Technique teacher, researcher, and parent of two young children in Tampa, Florida, talks with Robert Rickover about the postural damage caused by of ...
April 08, 2017
Aniko Ball and Juanita Benedict

Healing After 30 Years of Dentistry: Dr. Aniko Ball and the Alexander Technique

Dr Anikó Ball, BDSc, a dentist and Alexander Technique teacher in Melbourne, Australia talks with Dr Juanita Benedict about her mission and programs to help dental professional...
April 01, 2017
Robert Rickover and Mastaneh Nazarian

How the Alexander Technique can help with the Training of Musicians

Mastaneh Nazarian, an Alexander Technique teacher and musician in Melbourne, Australia, talks with Robert Rickover about the usefulness of the Technique in helping music student...
March 25, 2017
Mary Derbyshire and Rebecca Risk

Agility at Any Age with the Alexander Technique

Mary Derbyshire, and Alexander Technique teacher in Little Compton, Rhode Island, talks with Dr. Rebecca Risk, host of "Falling Through the Cracks: Feel alive and thrive" about ...
March 18, 2017
Pedro de Altantara and Kenneth Moore

The Real Truth Behind the Alexander Technique

Pedro de Altantara, an Alexander Technique teacher in Paris, France describes the Technique in a conversation with Kenneth Moore, a singer in Maanheim, Germany. Pedro's website:...
March 12, 2017
Deborah Ivanoff and Emily Clark

Get Relief if it's a Pain Working from your Desk or Car

Deborah Ivanoff, The Being Coach, interviews Emily Clark, an Alexander Technique teacher in Portland, Oregon, about the Technique and how it can be used to sit with greater eas...
March 04, 2017
Mary Derbyshire and Bill Klaproth

Have less pain and move easier as you age

Mary Derbyshire, and Alexander Technique teacher in Little Compton, Rhode Island, talks with Bill Klaproth, host of the Which Way is Life Podcast about the importance of activit...