Body, Breath and Being, 2nd Edition: A New Approach to the Alexander Technique

Carolyn Nicholls

Language: English

Publisher: D&B Publishing

Published: Nov 4, 2014

Description:

New fully revised and updated edition, complete with 2 brand new chapters on Chronic Pain and Well-being

Developed over a period of 100 years, the Alexander Technique has helped people to successfully manage a wide variety of conditions, including back pain, stress, anxiety, ME, and asthma.

The Alexander Technique is not a therapy or an exercise program. It is an in-depth study of how human reaction, co-ordination and movement play a part in everything we do. It has enhanced the performance of athletes, actors, singers and musicians.

Body, Breath and Being explores the Alexander Technique through the experiences of those who have studied it and benefited from it.

•Ideal for both beginner and expert
•Includes over 100 full colour photographs and diagrams
•Provides practical experiments in every chapter

Body, Breath and Being offers a new view of the way we use our bodies and the consequences not only on our health, but also our approach to life

Free audio files available from www.dandbpublishing.com **

Review

It's a terrific book on the Technique; clear, intelligent and accessible. Tom Vasiliades, The Juilliard School, New York   This book takes the Alexander Technique into the 21st Century Tony Buzan   Congratulations to Carolyn Nicholls, who has distilled her many years of teaching into this lucid, down to earth and entertaining book Dame Emma Kirkby, Soprano   Using personable, jargon-free language that is easy to follow, she progressively explains the concepts of the Alexander Technique and their value in our busy world. Her book is a pleasure to read. Dr Terry Fitzgerald: Head of Training, Sydney Alexander School, Australia

From the Back Cover

New fully revised and updated edition, complete with 2 brand new chapters   Developed over a period of 100 years the Alexander Technique has helped people to successfully manage a wide variety of conditions, including back pain, stress, anxiety, ME, and asthma.   The Alexander Technique is not a therapy or an exercise program. It is an in-depth study of how human reaction, co-ordination and movement play a part in everything we do. It has enhanced the performance of athletes, actors, singers and musicians.   Body, Breath and Being explores the Alexander Technique through the experiences of those who have studied it and benefited from it.   Body, Breath and Being:   ·        Is ideal for both beginner and expert ·        Includes over 100 full colour photographs and diagrams ·        Provides practical experiments in every chapter ·        The book offers a new view of the way we use our bodies and the consequences not only on our health, but also our approach to life