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A Brief History of the Alexander Technique
From The Alexander Center of Washington, D.C. - How F. Matthias Alexander  originally developed the Alexander Technique as a method of vocal training for singers and actors in the 1890s and the discovery that breathing and vocalization are part of how the body functions as a whole.

Alexander Technique International
A brief glipse of what it is. "Learn an attitude of not trying to gain your ends at any cost and at the same time how to prevent your present harmful habits that cause unnecessary stress and restrict your capabilities."

Alexander Technique - The Complete Guide To The Alexander Technique
How this technique provides help for tension, Repetitive Strain Injury or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, backache or stiff neck and shoulders, and singers, musicians, actors, dancers or athletes to perform at full potential.

The Alexander Technique
Offered by the Appalachian State University's School of Music to the students who are interested in improving their performance skills.

The Alexander Technique: A Practical Lesson
By Pedro de Alcantara - An original essay that describes how the Alexander Technique applies in practice

How the Alexander Technique Began
by Joan Arnold - The history of the Alexander Technique.

How the Alexander Technique Works
by Joan Arnold - Discusses the basic idea that when the neck muscles do not overwork, the head balances lightly on top of the spine. The key to the organization of movement is the relationship between the head and the spine.

How to Choose an Alexander Technique Teacher
by Barbara Conable - Discusses what makes a wonderful AT teacher.

Massage Therapy and the Alexander Technique
by Robert Rickover - How the Alexander Technique can help Massage Therapists.

Pedro de Alcantara
Information about the Alexander Technique and music-making.

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