The Use Of The Self

Name: The Use Of The Self
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SKU: 9781409182955
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From the originator of The Alexander Technique

By F.M. Alexander

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The Use Of The Self is the seminal work by F.M. Alexander, the originator of the Alexander Technique. Born in Tasmania in 1869, Alexander developed his method after overcoming vocal issues through improving the use of his body's musculature in everyday movements. He identified that many people suffer due to incorrect physical habits and devised a technique to correct them. His pioneering work established a foundation for better physical health and well-being, supported by notable figures such as Aldous Huxley.
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Ideal for readers interested in personal health, posture improvement, body awareness, and alternative wellness methods.

The world famous classic by the originator of the Alexander Technique.

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The world famous classic by the originator of the Alexander Technique, with a new perspective by Anthony Kingsley.

Frederick Matthias Alexander was born in Tasmania in 1869. In his twenties, he became a professional reciter of dramatic pieces. After almost completely losing his voice, he pioneered a method of improving the 'use' of his body musculature in all positions and movements and cured his vocal problems without medical aid.

Alexander then realised that most people stood, sat, and moved in a defective manner and that incorrect use of the self might be the cause of much human suffering. He moved to London and established a school, publishing several books and achieving success, with recommendations from famous contemporaries such as Aldous Huxley and Sir Stafford Cripps. Alexander died in 1955, but his 'principle' lives on through the work of many teachers of his method.

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First published in 1932, this landmark work by F.M. Alexander remains a classic in health and wellness literature, detailing the principles behind the Alexander Technique.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409182955

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Spring

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 128

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F.M. Alexander Health & Fitness Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

F.M. Alexander was an Australian actor who developed the process known as the Alexander Technique.