RESOURCES

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE SOCIETIES

• The American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT)
• Society for Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT)
• International Affiliated Societies of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (ATAS)
• Alexander Technique International (ATI)

WHERE TO BUY BOOKS ON THE ALEXANDER TECHNQIUE

• AmSAT Books
• Mornum Time Press
• Mouritz
• www.the-alexander-technique.org.uk (free downloadable e-book at this site under "Articles" link)
• Amazon.com is also carrying more and more books on the Alexander Technique

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES AND PODCASTS

• The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique
• Alexander Talk
• Body Learning

RECENT RESEARCH

• UK Study on Back Pain and the Alexander Technique
• Study on Alexander Technique and Postural Tone published in Human Movement Science
• Study on surgeons and the Alexander Technique
• British Medical Journal (BMJ) Study on the Alexander Technique and Back Pain

WHERE TO FIND ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE TEACHERS

• Complete list of AmSAT Certified Teachers in the US
• Clare Maxwell, NYC

RECOMMENDED INTRODUCTORY READING

The following books are available from AmSAT Books. Some books may also be available from amazon.com or your local library. Visit AmSAT Books at http://www.amsatonline.org/store or call toll free (800) 473-0620.

Body Learning by Michael Gelb

Besides being a thorough introduction to the seven operational ideas (principles) of the Technique, this is also a personal account of the changes that can take place as a result of practicing the Technique. The author relates how the Technique can be applied to activities like aikido, writing, running, swimming, juggling, and giving speeches. It also contains a brief history of how the Technique has been applied in schools and of the author’s work in the classroom. The 34 additional pages in the new edition cover the semi-supine procedure, answers to commonly asked questions, and the relevance of the Technique to organizational change.

 

 

The Alexander Technique Manual: Take Control of Your Posture and Your Life by Richard Brennan

This book has chapters on inhibition, directions, semi-supine, sports (riding, cycling, running, tennis, pool, golf, and soccer), pregnancy and childbirth, what to expect from lessons, case histories, etc. The book is illustrated throughout, often with nice large color photos demonstrating right and wrong ways of performing a variety of activities (walking, riding, playing an instrument, as well as the subjects mentioned above).

 

Freedom to Change: The Development and Science of the Alexander Technique by Frank Pierce Jones

F.P. Jones trained with Alexander from 1941-1944. Drawing on his long association with F.M. and A.R. Alexander, Jones introduces the Alexander Technique by relating Alexander’s story in biographical form. Jones presents the most important results from 25 years of research into the Alexander Technique. He describes how the conscious mind activates anti-gravity reflexes. In “Notes on Teaching” Jones summarizes his teaching experiences and sets out principles for good teaching practice. Throughout the book he emphasizes the importance of an “expanded field of attention.” First published as “Body Awareness in Action” in 1976.