The Alexander Technique Workbook: Your Personal System for Health, Poise and Fitness

by Richard Brennan

The Alexander Technique is a proven, simple, and effective method of training your body so you'll never have to suffer from backaches, headaches, and other spine/brain-related signs of stress and tension. The program doesn't require pills or equipment. You become more aware of how you sit, stand, walk, and bend as you go about your daily activities, and then learn how to correct bad habits you've developed over time. The workbook format lets you direct special techniques toward your own personal lifestyle, whether you're active or sedentary, so you can select movements and exercises to regain youthful grace and energy.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

160 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1992

Reviews

[Dean Paradiso · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely laid out, and containing practical instructions and exercises which acquaint the reader with Alexander Technique (and would supplement actual lessons).

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Attributing "common" ailments to poor posture never occurred to me. I found this book fascinating and helpful in moving toward better posture. It was very persuasive. When I have the money, I will actually consider going to an Alexander Teacher.

[Justin · Rating 3 out of 5]

The exercises have nice pictures but they seem pretty intuitive

[Esa Pavloff-Pelkonen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Important reading from my early adulthood, going through metaphysical connection in the body through breathing.

[Caldwell]

finding this book really helpful so far. i have pretty chronic shoulder and back pain and the talk of different ways of aligning my body is already being helpful. i'm sure it would be more helpful if i was working with an alexander technique instructor but, alas, that is not in my financial plan. Hopefully by the time I'm done I will have perfect posture and be totally pain free. Or at least feel somewhat better.

[Wilde Sky · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book provides an introduction to ways of reducing the stress in your body during normal movements.

Some sections of the book were interesting and I tried a few of the exercises and they did appear to work, but I think you need an instructor to show you how use the techniques correctly.

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adjusting my review of Change Your Posture, Change Your Life: A bunch of practical exercises. Most are to use a mirror to confirm position. Admonishment to hire a teacher of AT.

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book explains the Alexander Method and how it can improve your life and your health.