Michael J. Gelb reveals the methods behind Frederick Matthias Alexander's groundbreaking health exercise regimen in Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique.
About the Author: Michael J. Gelb is the world's leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development, and the bestselling author of 14 books, including How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci.
192 Pages
Medical, Allied Health Services
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About the Book
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 Alexander Technique, as taught in this book, can be applied to every kind of learning experience, from children's education to the most advanced needs of musicians, entertainers, professionals, and athletes.
Book Synopsis
Michael J. Gelb reveals the methods behind Frederick Matthias Alexander's groundbreaking health exercise regimen in Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique.
The Alexander Technique is now recognized the world over as the most revolutionary and far-reaching method developed for maintaining the health and efficiency of the body. 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. Body Learning 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. This revised and updated edition features: * Answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Technique * Further adventures in learning how to learn * The Balanced Resting State procedure: an aid to dynamic relaxation * Glossary of significant terms * And much more
From the Back Cover
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.
Review Quotes
"The approach to learning and the techniques outlined in Body Learning transformed my life. Read and practice, and Michael Gelb's profound message will transform yours." --Tony Buzan, author of The Mind Map Book
"A valuable resource for people taking AT lessons, those who want to take lessons, and interested readers who like ideas as the basis for practical change." --The American Center for the Alexander Technique "Gelb creates a clear picture of what the technique is, and how using it can better one's life." --Lucid Body
About the Author
Michael J. Gelb is the world's leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development, and the bestselling author of 14 books, including How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Gelb works globally with Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and nonprofits. He is also a gifted teacher of aikido and qigong, and is a professional juggler who has performed with the Rolling Stones.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.04 Inches (H) x 6.02 Inches (W) x .53 Inches (D)
Weight: .49 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Medical
Sub-Genre: Allied Health Services
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Theme: Physical Therapy
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael J Gelb
Language: English
Street Date: January 15, 1996
TCIN: 81927165
UPC: 9780805042061
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-8547
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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