Wellbeing
In 2008 the British Medical Journal released this study that found the Alexander Technique to be effective in treating chronic and recurrent back-pain.
To see the full excerpt in the BMJ online: http://www.bmj.com/content/337/bmj.a884.full
Alexander Technique addressing mental illness
2008 article in the The Sunday Times on Alexander Technique as a supplement for other therapies in the treatment of mental illness:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/traineo/exercise/article3773825.ece
Alexander Technique sited as helpful in natural birthing
The American Pregnancy Association recently sited the Alexander Technique as helpful in the natural birthing process.
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Video on BMJ study
An informative video about the British Medical Journal Study, in two parts.
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Alexander Technique featured on NPR’s Morning Edition
NPR’s morning edition featured the Alexander Technique on their March 28, 2011 show. The story was called “Alexander Technique: A Balm For Back Pain?” Click here to read or listen to the story.
British Medical Journal Study Finds Alexander Technique effective for Back Pain
In a randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage for chronic and recurrent back pain, the British Medical Journal found the Alexander Technique most effective. Click here to read the article in BMJ.
Amira interviewed for ‘Backstage’
Amira was interviewed by Lisa Jo Sagolla for the national edition of Backstage for the article “Keeping Up with Alexander”
Amira interviewed about the parallels between the Alexander Technique and Acupuncture/TCM
Amira was interviewed by Robert Rickover for BodyLearning Podcasts about the connections she sees between the underlying concepts of the Alexander Technique and Traditional Chinese Medicine; and how the two systems can complement each other. Go to: BodyLearning Podcasts. Or click on the icon below to listen