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Alexander Technique
- Overview
- Principles
- Primary Control
- Learning the AT
- F. M. Alexander
- Links & Resources |
CURRICULUM
The application of the principles of the Alexander Technique:
Recognition of the Force of Habit
Inhibition and Non-Doing
Recognition of Faulty Sensory Awareness
Sending Direction
The Primary Control
First Year
Students will focus primarily on use of the self. Hands-on work will
be introduced.
Second Year
Students will continue to focus on the use of the self and will
develop the skill of hands-on work.
Third Year
Students will continue to master hands-on skills and the use of the
self. The students will progress to supervised work with volunteers
in the class, as well as student teaching with evaluation. Practice
development, professional skills, and group presentation will be
covered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED STUDIES
Reading – Reading Alexander’s four books and related
material. Two hours per week of class time plus independent reading
assignments.
Anatomy – Anatomy as it pertains to the Alexander Technique
is taught throughout the program, one hour a week.
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"Where the human machinery is concerned
Nature does not work in parts, but treats everything as a whole."
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F. M. Alexander |
