Body learning: An introduction to the Alexander technique

by Michael Gelb

This new, fully revised and updated edition confirms Body Learning 's status as the classic work on the Alexander Technique for maintaining the health and efficiency of the body.

146 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Karsten W.]

This book was given to me by my Alexandert teacher when I asked her for a recommendation.

I like it. It is well-structured: a) basic terms, b) a in my opinion honest and enthusiastic exposition of the possibilities this technique has to offer (spoiler: it's not only about posture), c) exemplary, in my opinion sometimes pessimistic, exposition of the possibilites this technique has to offer when teached in schools, and d) a tentative list of suggestions for self-experimentation without teacher.

I am not sure if I would have understood the d) part as I do now after some Alexander lessons. I think lessons are some sort of shortcut to the experiences Alexander has to offer.