TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gelb,Michael
TI  - Body learning: an introduction to the Alexander technique
SN  - 0805042067 (paperback)
AV  - BF 172 .G44 1995 
PY  - 1995///
CY  - New York
PB  - Holt
KW  - Alexander, F. Matthias
KW  - Alexander technique
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - Essentially a type of therapy that aims to treat and prevent a range of disorders through a system of postural changes, the Technique stresses the importance of reeducating the muscular system as a means to achieve physical and mental well-being. By unlearning common bad postural habits and ways of using the body, people can alleviate tension, fatigue, back pain, neck stiffness, asthma, headaches, depression, and many other ailments. The book also shows how the Technique can be applied to every kind of learning experience, from children's education and the acquiring of basic skills to the most advanced needs of musicians, entertainers, professionals, and athletes
ER  -