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RECOMMENDED 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
www.amsat.ws or call
toll free (800) 473-0620.
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Body Learning by Michael Gelb
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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.
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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).
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- 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.
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