The use of the self : its conscious direction in relation to diagnosis functioning and the control of reaction / F. Matthias Alexander ; with a new perspective by Anthony Kingsley.
By: Alexander, F. Matthias (Frederick Matthias) [author]
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Contributor(s): Kingsley, Anthony P [contributor].
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BookPublisher: London : Orion Spring, [2018]Copyright date: ©2018Description: 123 pages ; 20 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781409182955 (paperback).Subject(s): Posture | Mind and body therapies | Alexander techniqueDDC classification: 615.82 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Cork School of Music Library Lending | 615.82 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | Recommended reading for MTU Cork module MUSC8107 | 00219811 | |
| General lending | MTU Cork School of Music Library Lending | 615.82 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | Recommended reading for MTU Cork module MUSC8107 | 00219810 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The world famous classic by the originator of the Alexander Technique, with a new perspective by Anthony Kingsley.
Frederick Matthias Alexander was born in Tasmania in 1869. In his twenties, he became a professional reciter of dramatic pieces. After almost completely losing his voice he pioneered a method of improving the 'use' of his body musculature in all positions and movements and cured his vocal problems without medical aid.
Alexander then realised that most people stood, sat and moved in a defective manner and that incorrect 'use of the self' might be the cause of much human suffering. He moved to London and established a school, publishing several books and achieving success, with recommendations from famous contemporaries such as Aldous Huxley and Sir Stafford Cripps. Alexander died in 1955 but his 'principle' lives on through the work of many teachers of his method.
Includes index.
Originally published in Great Britain in 1932 by Methuen & Co. Ltd.
Evolution of a technique -- Use and functioning in relation to reaction -- The golfer who cannot keep his eyes on the ball -- The stutterer -- Diagnosis and medical training.
The world famous classic by the originator of the Alexander Technique. Over a century has passed since F.M. Alexander discovered that most people stood, sat and moved in a defective manner. As a result, he pioneered a revolutionary method of improving the 'use' of our bodies in all positions and movement: the Alexander Technique. His method is now practised around the world and is renowned for its wide-ranging benefits, from easing back pain, to enhancing performance in music and drama. In this new edition, leading Alexander teacher Anthony Kingsley introduces the text to a modern audience and shows why now, more than ever, there is value to be found in this life-changing praxis.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- A New Perspective (p. 3)
- Preface (p. 13)
- Preface to New Edition (1941) (p. 17)
- I Evolution of a Technique (p. 21)
- II Use and Functioning in Relation to Reaction (p. 49)
- III The Golfer Who Cannot Keep his Eyes on the Ball (p. 56)
- IV The Stutterer (p. 70)
- V Diagnosis and Medical Training (p. 86)
- Appendix (p. 110)
- Index (p. 119)