Teaching the Alexander Technique: Active Pathways to Integrative Practice

ISBN-13: 9781848193888 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 296 str.

Cathy Madden

Opis

A highly experienced teacher unpacks the process of the Alexander Technique for new practitioners. The book includes examples and stories, and current research on education and neuroscience. Covering observation, communication and tactile skills, it shows readers how to develop these skills

Spis treści

Introduction. I. My Journey to Teaching the Alexander Technique. 1. Marj's Living Room. 2. My Perspective on the Alexander Technique. II. Essential Skills for Teaching the Alexander Technique. 3. The Flow of Teaching. 4. The Learning Playground. 5. Alexander Technique Progression. 6. Whole-Self Invitation. 7. Having a "Yes" Plan. 8. Omniservation. 9. Analysis of Activity. 10. Tactile Communication. 11.Word Choice. 12. The Art of the Question. 13. Storytelling. 14. Choice. 15. Wholeness in the Biopsychosocial Way. III Integrative Teaching Practice. 16. Deep Play Facilitation. 17. The Rigor of Play and Practice. 18. The Integrated Self Is Creative. 19. Preparing for Teaching. 20. Planning for Teaching. 21. The Turn. 22. Teaching Groups. 23. Teaching an Introduction. 24. The Drop-In Class. 25. The Introductory Series. 26. Short Intensives. 27. Longer-Range Courses. 28. The Plethora of Teaching Events. 29. Games Digest. 30. Tips for Turns. 31. The Evolution of a Teaching Life. Alexander Technique International. Story Tellers. References.