Alexander Technique with Marjorie Barstow - Walking

Here Marjorie works with several students as they walk, at one of her last workshops in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was in her 90s and These are the introductory comments of Marjorie Barstow at one of her last workshops in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was in her 90s and suffering from osteoporosis. Workshop participants came from all over the world to study with her.

To learn more about Marjorie and her teaching, visit her website at http://marjoriebarstow.com

To learn more about the Alexander Technique, visit the Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique at http://alexandertechnique.com

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• Technique
• Marjorie
• Barstow

[kidskills]

Could one say...you go down to go up?

[concertobub]

Forward and Up is, just as Marjorie says, a very simple thing to do, but it is very confusing to many people - probably because of a lot of "doing" or bad habits which get in the way of just letting the head go Forward and Up and letting the rest of the body follow. It really makes a big difference in how you walk (no more pounding on the ground with your feet) and with my singing (great breathing habits and support). Freedom from muscular tension is the big thing which I noticed.

[badgirl3333]

This is MUST viewing for Alexander Technique teachers and students to help get away from the tendency to mindless repeat directions and remain pulled down, or perhaps stiffen themselves.

As Albert Einstein said: "Nothing happens until something moves." This could be a motto for the Alexander Technique community.

Wonderful video!!