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Articles on the Alexander Technique

In the last couple of years, there have been a number of articles about the Alexander Technique in the UK press and elsewhere, many around the time that the study on chronic lower back pain was published in the BMJ.

An interesting take on the Alexander Technique and running, and an idea that's taking hold here in London (though maybe not at the London Marathon)

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/features/article7045833.ece

An interview with Aidan McArdle

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/schools/passedfailed-an-education-in-the-life-of-actor-aidan-mcardle-1944834.html

Here's one on swimming and AT from the Telegraph, especially talking about arthritis, exercise and using yourself well:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/6951040/Master-the-art-of-swimming-to-beat-joint-pain.html


AT Connections

There's an Alexander Technique teacher/ violinist in Utrecht who has been doing some very interesting work, helping violinsts find cusotm made chin rests and shoulder rests, and using AT to help them use the new equipment to the best advantage. See what the project is about at:

http://www.violinistinbalance.nl/index.html

In attending conferences, workshops and various meetings, I come across teachers from other regions who are in tune with the way I see the Alexander Technique. Here are a few friends and colleagues I can recommend:

Cambridge:
Ann O'Brien

Brixton and The City:
Tanya Shoop 

Holland Park:
The Constructive Teaching Centre 

01223 870539      
web: www.alexander-in-cambridge.co.uk 
 
020 8678 9171
web: www.freeyourneck.co.uk

020 7727 7222
web: www.constructiveteachingcentre.com