What are the basic Principles of the Alexander Technique?

In these conversations, Robert and Eileen will be talking about the principles that underlie the Alexander Technique: Use, Conscious Control, Inhibition, and Direction. We start with Alexander's concept of Use.

What is meant by the Alexander Technique term "use"?
Here Robert and Eileen talk about "use" - how we use ourselves in all our activities during the day. Eileen points out that "use" is not the same as structure and Robert argues that "use" is fundamental to all the other Alexander Technique principles Click here to listen to or download this conversation

What is the difference between Conditions of Use and Manner of Use?
Here Robert and Eileen talk about this crucial distinction made by F. Matthias Alexander, founder of the Alexander Technique. Robert gives a car/driver analogy to help clarify this distinction. Click here to listen to or download this conversation

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