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Living the Alexander Technique
Volume III: Working on Yourself
by Ruth Rootberg
Fourteen Alexander Technique teachers, trained in the UK and the USA, speak with Ruth Rootberg about what “working on yourself” means, how they learned it, and how they teach it.
“Ruth Rootberg has done it again!. This book opens a window into the thoughts and experiences of fourteen senior teachers of the Alexander Technique. It is rich in insights and a fascinating peek into how the principles of the Technique are used and taught as reflected through the eyes of those who have been growing with them over time. This book is a treasure for our community, and an enlightening resource for Alexander Technique students and those who might be interested in this life-giving work.”
Barbara Kent
AmSAT Senior Alexander Technique Teacher
Former Director of Teacher Certification, ACAT-NY
In this captivating collection of interviews, Ruth Rootberg invites readers into a rich exploration of what it truly means to work on oneself, as seen through the perspectives of experienced Alexander Technique teachers from diverse—sometimes overlapping—lineages. Each conversation is anchored by a thought-provoking central question: How do these dedicated educators engage in their own personal development? Through these enlightening dialogues, Ruth uncovers a wealth of insights into the ongoing journey with the Technique and its transformative impact on both teaching and daily life—insights that offer valuable lessons for us all.
– Seán Carey, PhD
Alexander Technique Teacher and author of several books including
The Alexander Technique: the Ground Rules;
Think More, Do Less; Personally Speaking; and
Exploring the Alexander Technique with Walter Carrington.
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Living the Alexander Technique
Volume II
Aging with Poise
by Ruth Rootberg
Eleven Alexander Technique teachers—Nelly Ben-Or, Shaike Hermelin, Giora Pinkas, Barbara Kent, Vivien Mackie, John Nicholls, Michael Frederick, Ron Dennis, Ruth Murray, Ilana Machover, and George Lister—speak with Ruth Rootberg about their lives, their work, and their approach to using their Alexander skills as they face the challenges of aging with vitality, curiosity, poise, and passion.
“Ruth Rootberg’s wonderful interviews illuminate the challenges and benefits of applying Alexander’s principles and practice in the journey from youth to elderhood. These stories will provide inspiration for anyone who is curious about how to age with grace.”
—Michael J. Gelb
Author of Body Learning and Brain Power
“A veritable goldmine! There are nuggets of wisdom, insights, experience and enthusiasm to be found in every one of these interviews. The thread running through all of them is one of passion for the Technique and integrity in adhering to its principles, as each person applies them to living their life in their own personal and fundamental way. Everyone’s journey is different, – yet the essence of the Technique shines through each person’s story. A book to be read, studied, pondered and discussed by every student of the Alexander Technique.”
—Anne Battye
Alexander Technique teacher
“Aging with vitality is the dominant theme to watch for as you read Ruth’s remarkable interviews with some of my “beloved” mentors. Her book is a treasure trove filled with stories of lives well-lived. You will read about the grace and humor these AT teachers exhibit as they apply Alexander’s principles to their daily lives. Teachers and students alike will love getting to know and learning from these master teachers.”
—Judith Stern
Alexander Technique Teacher and Physical Therapist
Ruth Rootberg is a certified Alexander Technique teacher, Designated Linklater Voice teacher, and Certified Laban Movement Analyst. Her first volume of interviews, Living the Alexander Technique, was published in 2015. Ruth comes from a classical voice and theater background and integrates these passions into her practice. She lives and teaches in Amherst, Massachusetts.
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Living the Alexander Technique
by Ruth Rootberg
Nine distinguished teachers of the Alexander Technique—Elisabeth Walker, Frank Ottiwell, Anne Battye, Joan and Alex Murray, Sarnie Ogus, Rome Earle, Ann Mathews, and Jane Heirich—speak with Ruth Rootberg about their lives, their work, and their approach to using their Alexander skills as they face aging, loss of loved ones, and the challenges of illness and injury. With over 400 years of combined teaching experience, they reveal how the Alexander Technique provides a dependable pathway to meet the ongoing challenges of daily living.
This book is a wonderful resource for Alexander Technique students, teachers, and anyone who seeks models of aging with dignity and passion.
“Students and teachers of the Alexander Technique will gain valuable and thought-provoking insights from these personal stories and life lessons, generously shared by master teachers of the profession.”
—Missy Vineyard Ehrgood
Teacher of the Alexander Technique
and author of How you Stand, How you Move, How you Live
“In an age that ‘worships youth’ it is important to learn to overcome our fear of growing older and, ultimately, of death. This is an important book because it gives you a template for aging gracefully. The spirit of enjoying whatever each day brings and of continual learning at every stage of life infuses each of these master teachers as they discuss the Alexander Technique as a practical tool that allows life to be ‘just a little easier.'”
—Michael Frederick
Alexander Technique Teacher, training director, and founding director of the International Congresses on the Alexander Technique.
“I think it would be wonderful if, when a person turns 65 and receives a Medicare card, eligibility for the card would require lessons in the Alexander Technique.”
—Sarnie Ogus
Alexander Technique teacher
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