I have a stiff neck and shoulders and I heard this could do the job. Any websites or books I could use? I tried doing a google search but anything that came up about it didnt actually detail what you do to perform the alexander technique. Any help would be much appreciated.

Eoin B

Question answered by artsyfartsy1988

I would search it on youtube because they may have some good demonstrations on there, this video is okay http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ylosEfnkOfo but you might find better. I tried the Alexander Technique and I definitely recommend it.

Does the alexander technique help posture?

Many people have said alexander lessons have helped them with posture issues and the people who say this seem to have very good postures and some are in their 60s and over but move as if they're in their 20s and it makes them look younger. I am in my mid 20s. I've tried a chiropractor and posture excercises and stretches for almost 6 months with barely any results however, most people I meet with perfect posture said they fixed their lordosis/ kyphosis with alexander technique. I've only had two lessons with no results but maybe I'm impatient. I haven't learnt much apart from the lying down supine position. Is it really worth it?

Jbkjbjhb

Question answered by LS

I highly recommend it. It helps with posture as well as voice production. I found it of great aid with posture and movement, and a friend of mine, who does voice work, used it to get through some difficulties he was having in losing his voice. It is standard training in many theatre programs. So yes, I highly recommend the Alexander Technique.

How can the Alexander Technique help you develop as a musical preformer?

It's for my Music GCSE coursework, but when i try to research it, nothing comes up on google. i need to know how the alexander technique; reduces stress helps stamina breathing manage stage fright and movement please help :]]

Vampire

Question answered by clontarf1002

I actually don't know and wish I did. Everyone I have ever known who did that stuff was just a mess psychologically to start with. I don't know of any top level performers who do that.

Alexander Technique - would it help with a stiff neck?

I keep getting a stiff neck & migraine headaches. A friend suggested that a course of Alexander Technique lessons may help. I've had a look on the net but I still don't know what it involves or how much it costs & always feel wary when the price is not up front but I do want to sort my neck out. Can anybody advise me if this is a good course of action how many sessions on average you need and approx cost???

loopy lulu

Question answered by Angela

Yes it would probably help but so would physio or osteopath. Basically alexander technique is around posture.

What does the term "motion training" mean in regards to music and music teaching?

I would particularly like to know how this relates to violin or classical music. Could the Alexander Technique be considered as motion training? Thanks.

Kristi

Question answered by Ariel

possibly. i've never heard the term before but it could be relating to training your fingers to move with more agility...? but then again i'm just guessing

What's the difference between academic electives and electives?

I'm trying to figure out how my credits will transfer, and I'm not really sure what the difference between academic electives and just electives is. This is what the requirements are for one year at the college I'm transferring the credits to: Senior Year Major Performance Study 12 Managing a Professional Carreer 2 Ryhthm and Eurythmics 2 Introduction to Alexander Technique 2 Classical Guitar Pedagogy 6 Classical Guitar Ensemble 3 Choral Ensemble 3 Music and the Humanities 3 Academic electives 12 Electives (any area) 6 TOTAL 51 Can electives be from any area whereas academic electives have to be related to your major's area? I have no idea, sp please be as specific as possible.

ben

Question answered by neniaf

Look at the school's bulletin; there should be an explanation of the terms, and what is included in each list. I would guess that academic electives are separate to keep you from taking nothing but physical education and pottery classes outside your major.

What acting technique(s) does Robin Williams ascribe to?

I know he attended Juilliard, which is big on freeing the body through the Alexander Technique, and on not pushing acting techniques. Does anyone know if he has adopted any of the techniques (Adler, Meisner, Strasberg, etc.) on his own? Thanks in advance!

Godsgal

Question answered by stiofan_lok

He seems to be mostly Meisner (acting truthfully in an imaginary set of circumstances). I say this because it's not just the roles that change from film to film, but the whole "climate" of each film. Williams seems to know how to alter his style according to whether it's a family movie, or a serious drama (like Good Will Hunting). Unfortunately, the studios too often want him to "do Robin Williams", so you get all those voices and stream-of-consciousness patters in films that just aren't asking for them.

Does Alexander technique really work?

The posture version of Alexander technique. Is it worth the money? and is it best to buy a book?

sharpboy987

Question answered by Deepee.

I wouldn't spend money on it. Maybe check it if you can get hold of it for free.

What specifically does AMDA teach in their two-year acting program? BFA acting program?

Does AMDA teach the basics of the Stanislavsy and Meisner techniques only? Do students develop their own technique afterwards? (A lot of schools seem to say that they do...) Also, what types of movement for actors do students learn? I've heard of the Laban movement, the Alexander technique. What are the details? How do students really improve?

cityangel27

Question answered by Kacie

Here's sample schedule from their website. Two year program: http://www.amda.edu/programs/acting/studio-program/sample-curriculum BFA: http://www.amda.edu/programs/acting/bachelor-of-fine-arts/sample-curriculum

Is the Alexander Technique a scam?

I was investigating exercise/rehab type programs to help with my neck and back pain. In searching, I came across something called the "Alexander Technique". I read a little about it and saw that it supposedly has shown proof in studies that it helps with spinal pain. But overall it seems kind of sketchy since it focuses so much on this one guy Alexander. Does anyone know if it is a scam?

Keith

Question answered by Sue

The Alexander Technique is definitely not a scam. It is a well established teaching method that has been around for well over 100 years and has been used by all kinds of people to improve the way the sit, stand and move. It is widely used by people with pain (back pain, stiff neck and shoulders etc.) and by performers who want to improve the quality of their playing, acting, dancing etc. It can be a challenge to describe the Technique to someone who hasn't has some experience because it is a very different way of improving physical functioning. The typical approach - say with back pain - is to DO something to make the pain go away. Unfortunately this is seldom successful in practice. The Alexander approach is to learn to become sensitive to your habits of posture and movement and then STOP doing the things that are harmful. It is, in essence, a doing less method - but doing less with awareness and intelligence. True it is named after the developer, F. Matthias Alexander, who discovered some very basic principles about human functioning. But the teaching processes used today have evolved considerably from those he used. If you would like to learn more about the Technique, the most comprehensive source of information can be found at http://alexandertechnique.com You can also see the results of a recent British Medical Journal study about the Technique at http://www.viddler.com/explore/atbmj/videos/1/