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Books about the Alexander Technique

The books listed below are some of the most popular books and videos about the Alexander Technique. A far more extensive collection can be found at The Alexander Technique Bookstore in Association with AMAZON.COM There you will find information about finding just about any video or book in print about the Alexander Technique, including specialized books, audio tapes and videos. Click here to go to The Alexander Technique Bookstore in Association with AMAZON.COM 

Videos

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The Alexander Technique - Solutions for Back Trouble, a video cassette tape by Deborah Caplan, PT, 1999. Shows how the Alexander Technique can help people with back problems. (Deborah Caplan's book on this topic is described below.) Click here for Price and Availability Information

	The Alexander Technique: First Lesson by Jane Kosminsky with William Hurt/Video/Produced 1999. An inroduction to the Alexander Technique, suitable for people who have never had a lesson. Click here for Price and Availability Information

The Alexander Technique: Combo Pack - This package includes two video cassettes: The Alexander Technique: First Lesson and The Alexander Technique - Solutions for Back Troubles (both listed above). The price for the Combo Pack is a little less than the cost of the two videos purchased separately. Click here for Price and Availability Information

 

Books

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Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique by Michael Gelb Paperback/Published 1996. A good general introduction to the Alexander Technique. Covers the basic ideas of the technique, its history and a number of specific applications. Click here for Price and Availability Information
	Fitness Without Stress: A Guide to the Alexander Technique by Robert Rickover Hardcover/Published 1988. A good general introduction to the Alexander Technique. Contains a number of personal accounts and examples of how the Technique has been applied in fields such as yoga, physiotherapy, massage and osteopathy. Click on these links to: Read an excerpt from this book Read a personal account from this book Read a review of Fitness Without Stress Click here for Price and Availability Information
How to Learn the Alexander Technique: A Manual for Students by Barbara and William Conable Paperback/Published 1996. A good short introduction to the Alexander Technique is followed by specific suggestions for working on one's own. Particularly useful for people with little or no access to an Alexander teacher.  Click here for Price and Availability Information
	The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Alexander Technique: A Practical Approach to Health, Poise and Fitness by Glynn and Glenn MacDonald Published 1999. Informative and very well illustrated guide to the Alexander Technique. Includes many applications. Click here for Price and Availability Information
Back Trouble - A new approach to prevention and recovery based on the Alexander Technique by Deborah Caplan Paperback/Published 1987. Describes how the Alexander Technique can help people with back problems. Includes preventative positions and gentle exercises. Click here for Price and Availability Information
	The Alexander Technique Manual by Richard Brennan Paperback/ Published 1996. The first "coffee table" Alexander Technique book. A solid introduction with excellent photographs and clearly written text. Click here to read a description and review of this book Click here for Price and Availability Information

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