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Alexander Technique
NEW EDITIONBody Learning has been a steady bestseller since it
was first published in 1981
This updated edition has completely new
illustrations, including photographs of Alexander
lessons specially taken for the book. Michael Gelb
brings the progress of the Alexander movement up
to date, and there is a for€word to the new edition
by Laura Huxle
‘The Alexander Technique continues to gain
support, and is now recognized the world over as a
method not only of putting us in touch with our
bodies but of deepening our perceptions and
wellbeing in general. Its effects on all aspects of
living are profound.
Michael Gelb is a member of the Society of
Teachers of the Alexander Technique. He is
currently the director of the High Performance
Learning Center in Washington, an international
management consultancy organization which
sponsors seminars on the Technique for
businesses, schools and professional groups
throughout the world.
“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 Use Your Head
Cover photograph by Jim Forrest
Cover design by A.M.A.
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1 1BODY LEARNING
An Introduction to the
Alexander Technique
Michael Gelb
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