Stephen Parker
Alexander Technique
General Articles
​
​
The Golfer (A key chapter from F. M. Alexander's
Use of the Self):
​
Articles for Musicians
​
Introductory article on the AT (in Swedish):
​
A short essay written by violinist Ophelia Kamkar
​
​
Inspiration and Practicality:
​
Lorna McGhee, (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)
​
Gabriella Brandes
​
​
Alexander and Voice:
Alexander Farkas
Performing with Ease (1-4):
Rob Falvo
Articles Related to Medical Subjects
​
Article From British Medical Journal 2008:
​
A Randomised Controlled Study on Lower Back Pain
​
​
​
​
What Health Professionals Say:
​
Endorsement quotes from various medical practitioners
​
Neck-Pain: ATLAS Randomised, Controlled Trial:
​
European Journal of Integrative Medicine
​
​
Fear of Falling: Research Paper:
​
European Journal of Integrative Medicine
​
​
​
Newspaper Articles (in Norwegian)
​
​
An Interview with Stephen
​
​
University in Bergen AKA 2004:
​
An Interview with Stephen
​
​
​
An Interview with Stephen and Øyvind Bjorå
where the results from the BMJ paper were
discussed
​
​
​
An brief endorsement and description
of the usefulness of the Alexander Technique
written by physiotherapist Hans Atle Svenheim
​
Website Articles:
​
Lommelegen (in Norwegian)
​
​
F. M. Alexander and the
Psycho-Physical Basis of Learning
​
What we take in from teachers and how well we can teach others depends on our psycho-physical state.
​
​
​
Tommy Thompson explores what happens when you make changes in the primary source, (i.e., attentional recognition) versus making changes in what is reflected in the body (i.e. kinesthetic recognition).
​
​
Books
Some recommendations:
​
​
Alcantara: Indirect Procedures
​
A sound introduction to the Technique, both for musicians and non-musicians alike.
​
​
Vineyard: How You Stand, How You Move, How You Live
​
Also a sound introduction to the Technique.