Alexander Technique in London

Judith Magidov: 1933- 2005 JUDITH MAGIDOV died on the 8th of September 2005, at her home in Zichron Yaacov, Israel, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Until Judith Magidov left London for treatment in Israel about 3 years ago, she was teacher and co-director with Misha at the North London Alexander Teachers Training … Continue reading →

An Alexander Teacher’s reflections on Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in the tradition of Pattabhi Jois. “The experience you want is in the process of getting it…” In this essay I describe how to teach the basics of the Alexander Technique in a way that would be approachable to a student of ashtanga yoga. Yoga, especially ashtanga, … Continue reading →

It is not widely known that Marilyn Monroe was quite a fan of F. Matthias Alexander. A recently published photograph of Marilyn shows her reclining on her bed in her Studio apartment at the Beverly Carlton Hotel, with a copy of Alexander’s “Man’s Supreme Inheritance.” Marilyn’s copy includes her notes and annotations as well as … Continue reading →

An alternative therapy used to improve posture is more effective at treating back problems than conventional treatments, research has found. The first major scientific trial of the Alexander technique discovered that after a year’s treatment, it could dramatically reduce symptoms. Massage, by contrast, offered little benefit after three months. The technique teaches people to move … Continue reading →