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The descriptions were written by Jean M. O. Fischer and do not represent
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| Garlick, David (1933-2002) |
| This description of the Technique emphasizes the influence of the sixth sense, (kinaesthesia and proprioception). The author explains the various terms used, (e.g. inhibition, direction, primary control), by pointing to some of the underlying physiological mechanisms at work, some of which are illustrated by his own research. Anatomical terms are explained as they are introduced. An otherwise splendid introduction to the subject is marred by awkward grammar in some places. |
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David Garlick*
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The Lost Sixth Sense
- A medical scientist looks at the Alexander Technique
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| 1990 bklt, 47 pages, A5, illustrated, Australia, New South Wales University.
In print: e-mail Boardman.
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| The importance of the sixth sense (kinaesthesia and proprioception) on movement and for the Technique. |
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| 33 papers and presentations from the 1994 International Congress.
Marjory Barlow: “Recollections of my Uncle F.M. Alexander”, Walter & Dilys Carrington: “Text of Video-taped Message”, Jeremy Chance: “The Enneagram of Change”, Michael Dale: “'Lost Tradition' of Bel Canto”, Dr. Pam Davies: “Neural Control of Vocalisation and Speech”, Doris Dietschy: “The Meaning of Change”, Michael Frederick: “Alexander Congresses and the Alexander Community”, Dr. Brian Freeman: “The Embryo's Use of Its Self”, Dr. David Garlick: “Recent Physiological Research into the Alexander Technique”, Tony Geeves: “Dance Injuries: The Process of Learning in Dance”, Deborah de Graaf: “Relevance of Alexander for Musicians under Stress”, Peter Grunwald: “Eyesight, Vision and the Alexander Technique”, Jane Heirich: “Monkeying Around with Your Voice”, Eva Karczag: “Moving the Moving”, Catherine Kettrick: “Alexander Technique: 2094”, Yehuda Kuperman: “The Kangaroo and the Alexander Technique”, Professor Eugene Lumbers: “Welcoming Address”, Vivien Mackie: “Surprises in the Music Class”, Don Mixon: “The Mind Body Paradox”, Rosslyn McLeod: “Alexander: Historial Overview”, Linda Murrow: “Reflections on the Psychological Dimension of the Alexander Technique”, Assistant Professor, Graham Pont: “Body and Mind in the Thought of FM Alexander and John Anderson”, Chris Raff: “Business Aspects of an Alexander Teacher's Practice”, Razia Ross: “Ruminations on the Mind/Body Continuum”, Eugene Schlusser: “Alexander & TV/Video Media”, Assistant Professor, David Tracey: “Welcoming Address”, Ken Thompson: “Unreliable Sensory Appreciation”, Lucia Walker: “Contact Improvisation”, Elizabeth Waterhouse: “Alexander & the Musician”, Professor Ian Webster: “Alexander & Health”, Duncan Woodcock: “Balancing Body & Psyche”, Maggie Young: “Alexander the Play, The Off-Broadway Production”.
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David Garlick* (ed.)
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The Congress Papers:
125 Years On - 4th International Congress 1994
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| 1996 pb, 120 pages, illustrated, Australia, Direction. 0646285750.
In print: Direction.
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| 33 papers and presentations from the 1994 International Congress. |
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| Gelb, Michael J. |
| Besides being a thorough introduction to the seven operational ideas (principles) of the Technique, it is also a personal account of the changes which can take place as a result of practising 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 later editions cover the semi-supine procedure, answers to commonly-asked questions and the relevance of the Technique to organisational change. A best-seller which has become a classic. |
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Michael Gelb*
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Body Learning
- An introduction to the Alexander Technique
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| 1981 hb (1987, 1994, 2004 pb), 180 pages, illustrated, 234 x 156 mm, index, UK: Aurum Press, USA: Delilah Books (Owl Books, Henry Holt). 0933328036. 0906053447. 0948149736. 1854102869. 0805042067.
In print: general.
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| Universally acclaimed introductory book to the Technique. |
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| Gelb, Michael - How to Think like Leonardo Da Vinci - in Related. . .5.90 |
| Gelb, Michael - Thinking for a Change - in Related. . .5.90 |
| Gelb, Michael - Lessons From the Art of Juggling - in Related. . .5.90 |
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| Gorman, David |
| The book contains the 1984 Memorial Lecture, “Thinking About Thinking About Ourselves,” “In Our Own Image” (8 articles on anatomy and function), “On Fitness” (an interview by Seán Carey), “Overview” (4 columns on politics in the Alexander world), “Experience and Experiments in the Alexander World” (a class given at the 1991 Congress), and “The Rounder We Go, The Samer We Get – On the nature of circular habits and how to escape them”) which argues that the attempt to escape from habit is part of the habit. Some of the articles were first published in The Alexander Review. |
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David Gorman*
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Looking at Ourselves
- Articles, lectures and columns 1984-1996
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| 1997 pb, 123+ii pages, A5, illustrated, France, Learning Methods. 0953199002.
In print: Learning Methods.
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| 16 articles on a variety of subjects - 8 are on anatomy and function. |
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| See also Gorman, David - The Body Moveable - in Anatomy. . .5.81 |
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| Gorst, Harry + Haahr, Jorgen |
| The central premise is that weight loss can only be achieved when calorie intake is smaller than calories used. The emphasis is on taking responsibility, becoming aware of one’s diet and making systematic and gradual changes (over at least 11 weeks). The second part, “Awareness and Appearance,” explains how the body works, the nine ages of woman, how to notice and alter postures which affects one’s “slim” appearance, and how to get more exercise in everyday activity. The Technique is not introduced. |
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Harry Gorst + Jorgen Haahr* (Jørgen Haahr)
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Lose Weight and Look Younger
- The Alexander Technique Way
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| 1997 pb, 76 pages, illustrated, A5, UK, Gorst Publishing
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| Take responsibility, become aware of your diet, and making systematic and gradual changes. |
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| Gounaris, Chariclia (ed.) |
| Six interviews from 1996–98 by Crissman Taylor and Carmen Tarnowski with first generation teachers on Alexander teacher training . Interviewed are: Peggy Williams, Walter and Dilys Carrington, Marjory Barlow, Elisabeth Walker, Anthony Spawforth and Erika Whittaker. Definitely of interest to anyone involved in training teachers. |
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Chariclia Gounaris* (ed.) + Crissman Taylor* + Carmen Tarnowski*
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Taking Time
- Six interviews with first generation teachers of the Alexander Technique on Alexander teacher training
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| 2001 pb, 148 pages, pb, 175 x 240 mm, Denmark, Novis. 8789389077.
In print: Novis.
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| Interviews with Peggy Williams, Walter and Dilys Carrington, Marjory Barlow, Elisabeth Walker, Anthony Spawforth, and Erika Whittaker. |
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| Grant, Cynthia |
| This thesis explores the similarities of and differences between the philosophies of Martin Buber (1878–1965) and Alexander. According to Buber we relate to the world in two different ways which we he called “I–it” or “I–you” (“I-Thou”). The former is based on a fragmentation of life and therefore does not involve the whole person. In the latter we relate as a unity (including the soul), thereby ending all contradictions and all that is separate. The author introduces Buber and Alexander’s key concepts (45 pages) and in her 15-point summary discusses to what extend they are related. |
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Cynthia Grant
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The Whole Being
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| 1994 spiral ring-bound, 56+iv typewritten pages, A4, USA, Cynthia Grant.
Out of print.
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| The similarities of and differences between the philosophies of Martin Buber and Alexander. |
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| Gray, John |
| Not an ordinary introduction book but rather a work-book for those who are having (or have had) lessons in the Technique. It emphasises the essential, classic procedures in learning the Technique. With its practical approach it contains many chapters on “Working on oneself”: lying down, sitting and standing, working against a wall, monkey, hands on the back of a chair, whispered ‘Ah’ etc. The text is easy to read, written as a teacher would instruct a pupil in a lesson, and contains advice for teachers too. It is illustrated throughout with many photographs and diagrams of poor and good use. |
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John Gray*
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Your Guide to the Alexander Technique
- Revolutionise your body use and alleviate stress
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| 1990 hb + pb (1994 pb), 176 pages, illustrated, 229 x 178 mm, UK, Gollancz.
Out of print.
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| A work-book for those who are have had lessons in the Technique with an emphasis on the classical procedures. |
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| Grennell, Gerard |
| A directed activity (or “game”) is the Technique applied to a simple, usually small, movement which is intended to encourage length and expansion of the whole organism. This is a facsimile of the diary which Grennell kept during his training with the Carringtons. Each page describes one activity with line drawings and hand written text. Among the activities described are Alexander’s procedures as well as activities such as walking, writing, taking a pupil’s head, lifting a chair, going up stairs, taking a pupil’s arm and hand, and freeing the ankles.
The foreword describes the means whereby the activities were practised at the Carringtons, but an important question goes unanswered: is it really useful for anyone who has not had that practice?
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Gerard Grennell
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Directed Activities
- A Diary of Practical Procedures for Students and Teachers of the F. M. Alexander Technique as taught at the Constructive Teaching Centre 1989-1992
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| 2002 hb, 148+xii pages, illustrated, 268 x 190 mm, UK, Mouritz.
In print: Mouritz.
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| A facsimile of the diary of "games" which Grennell kept during his teacher training course. |
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Copyright 1995-2010 © Mouritz UK. All Rights reserved.
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From The Syllabus of Physical Exercises for Public Elementary Schools, London, 1909, HMSO.
The woman on the right is performing the balance exercise “heels rasing."
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