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Mark Josefsberg-Alexander Technique NYC In New York Magazine
I was happy to be asked by New York Magazine to write a few sentences about the Alexander Technique. The Alexander Technique was to be included as one of the steps in an article entitled: '50 Steps To Simple Happiness.' New York Magazine wanted me to give a few instructions about the Alexander Technique, and when to 'do' the Alexander Technique. Yikes... When to do the Alexander Technique? When not to do the Alexander Technique would save space! The Alexander Technique isn't something you do at certain times, say from 7 to 8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Alexander Technique is more like...
The Alexander Technique Posture and You
The Alexander Technique is an easeful way to improve posture and reduce your back pain. It involves all of you; from brain to toe. The Alexander Technique helps you improve posture as you loosen your grip, increase your breathing, and boost your mood...
Is The Alexander Technique Covered By Insurance?
Do Alexander Technique Teachers Accept insurance? This question comes up quite frequently with people inquiring about lessons in the Alexander Technique. And why not. One way or the other we pay quite a lot for health insurance. Most health insurance companies here in New York State will not pay for Alexander Technique lessons... If you have back pain or neck pain, health insurance companies will cover doctors who might prescribe painkillers or muscle relaxers, and then refer you to physical therapists. If that doesn’t work the next stop is surgery. While physical therapists can be great for some problems, they are not always the answer.
How Many Alexander Technique Lessons Will I Need?
Asking a prospective teacher 'how many Alexander Technique lessons will I need?' is a fair question. However, if you ask that to a piano teacher, she might answer: "to do what?" Playing chopsticks is one thing; playing a concerto is another. People ask Alexander Technique teachers that question all the time...
