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# Alexander Technique Science

Peer-reviewed Research on Mind, Movement, and Posture

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- [Alexander Technique and Mindfulness Webinar](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/uncategorized/alexander-technique-and-mindfulness-webinar/) - The video below is from an online interactive presentation on the qualitative study about Alexander technique mindfulness and stress, entitled "Pause, observe, intend: A qualitative study exploring expert practitioners’ perceptions of how mindfulness and Alexander technique work synergistically to address stress". The webinar was hosted by the authors: Patrick Johnson, Gabriella Minnes Brandes, Victoria Door
- [Mindfulness, Alexander Technique and Stress](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general/mindfulness-alexander-technique-and-stress/) - By Patrick Johnson, Gabriella Brandes, Victoria Door and Rajal Cohen Both Mindfulness and the Alexander Technique are used to help manage stress. An article comparing similarities and differences in how these two disciplines are used to manage stress was recently published in the European Journal of Integrated Medicine. The article, titled "Pause, observe, intend: A
- [Modern Pain Science and Alexander Technique: How Might Alexander Technique Reduce Pain?](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general/modern-pain-science-and-alexander-technique-how-might-alexander-technique-reduce-pain/) - By Mari Hodges and Tim Cacciatore Studies show that the Alexander Technique (AT) helps with various kinds of pain,1-5 and many people come to the AT to resolve a pain condition. Two major clinical trials have shown reductions in long term back and neck pain after a course of lessons, and one smaller trial has
- [Beyond Posture Correction: Exploring How Alexander Technique Reduces Chronic Neck Pain](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/biomechanics/beyond-posture-correction-exploring-how-alexander-technique-reduces-chronic-neck-pain/) - Growing evidence suggests that learning Alexander technique (AT) can reduce musculoskeletal pain, including knee pain,1 back pain,2 and neck pain.3 However, the mechanisms by which AT works are still not well understood. The studies reported here addressed two major questions related to the mechanisms of AT. The first question was whether the reduction in pain
- [Potential Mechanisms of the Alexander Technique:  Toward a Comprehensive Neurophysiological Model](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general/overview/potential-mechanisms-of-the-alexander-technique-toward-a-comprehensive-neurophysiological-model/) - By Timothy W. Cacciatore, Patrick M. Johnson, and Rajal G. Cohen Editor's note: This is an excerpt of a new scientific model of the Alexander Technique published in the Kinesiology Review. A pdf of the full paper can be read here. Read the Japanese translation here Abstract The Alexander Technique (AT) has been practiced for
- [アレクサンダー・テクニークの潜在的なメカニズム：包括的な神経生理学的モデルに向け て](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general/overview/アレクサンダー・テクニークの潜在的なメカニズ/) - This post offers links to a translation of the recent kinesiology review article on the mechanisms of Alexander technique.
- [Short Video: How does the Alexander Technique work? Towards a scientific model](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general/overview/video-the-postural-tone-body-schema-model-of-the-alexander-technique/) - This video was commissioned by the FM Alexander Trust from Sci Ani (Science Animated) to explain the scientific paper by Cacciatore, Johnson, and Cohen. The animation illustrates the paper’s central proposition, that changes to postural tone and body schema underlie many of the reported benefits of the Alexander Technique. It also includes a summary of
- [The Physics of Sit-to-Stand](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/biomechanics/the-physics-of-sit-to-stand/) - This essay by Tim Cacciatore and Patrick Johnson on the biomechanics of sit-to-stand was originally published in STAT News, Fall 2016. pdf version pdf version (Japanese) Sit-to-stand is one of the essential movements that Alexander Technique teachers use to teach. We generally leave the mechanical details of the movement aside and focus on teaching inhibition
- [A Scientific Investigation into Violin and Viola Playing](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general/a-scientific-investigation-into-violin-and-viola-playing/) - Guest author Dr. Alison Loram describes her Master's Thesis research about the effect of Alexander Technique inspired interventions on patterns of movement and tension.
- [Describing Alexander Technique Phenomena Objectively: Separating Observation & Explanation, Avoiding Jargon & Spin](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general/terminology/alexander-technique-phenomena/) - How do Alexander teachers talk about the Alexander Technique? In this essay, Patrick Johnson writes about his experience teaching science workshops to Alexander teachers with Tim Cacciatore and how common ways of talking about the Alexander Technique can reinforce out-of-date scientific ideas and faulty reasoning. By learning to clearly separate observations from explanations, and by
- [Glossary of Scientific Terms](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general/overview/glossary/) - This post contains a glossary of some of the relevant scientific terminology for Alexander Technique and science with links to relevant articles and websites. pdf version Glossary in German Glossary in Japanese Glossary in French
- [Debunking Body Tensegrity (Video)](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/biomechanics/debunking-body-tensegrity/) - Alexander Technique teachers aren't alone among somatics practitioners in thinking that tensegrity is a good model for the musculoskeletal system. In this 20-minute talk first given to Australian Alexander Technique teachers during their 2018 Science and the Alexander Technique Webinar, Patrick Johnson goes in-depth on tensegrity. He shows that the tensegrity is biomechanically suspect and
- [The Science of Inhibition and End-gaining](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general/science-of-inhibition-end-gaining/) - Contents: IntroductionAT Experiences of Inhibition and End-gainingThe Science of Executive FunctionWorking MemoryCognitive FlexibilityExecutive InhibitionConnecting Inhibition and End-gaining with the Science of Executive FunctionExperiments on Inhibition and End-gainingDr. Rajal Cohen: End-gaining and PostureDr. Ian Loram: Proactive Inhibition of Neck Muscle Activity Dr. Tim Cacciatore: The Lurch in Sit-to-StandDiscussion and Conclusions pdf version Introduction Most Alexander teachers consider
- [A History of Magnus in the Alexander Technique](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/posture/a-history-of-magnus-in-the-alexander-technique/) - Editor's Note: "A History of Magnus in the Alexander Technique" was originally published in the AmSAT Journal, Vol 15, Summer 2019. pp. 29–35. pdf version The discovery by Rudolf Magnus of a “central control” for some postural mechanisms has been used by F.M. Alexander and others as scientific support or proof of Alexander’s concept of
- [Video Symposium: Current Scientific Research and Models for the Alexander Technique](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/video-presentations/symposium/) - This symposium addresses a need for specific, up-to-date, science-based models to help AT practitioners to better understand what we are learning and teaching physiologically. better communicate with scientists, medical professionals, and AT colleagues. broaden the base of respect and understanding for our profession. This symposium was presented as a live webinar on May 18th to
- ["Science Catches Up": An Overview of Research on the Alexander Technique](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general/overview/science-catches-up/) - In August, 2018, Dr. Rajal Cohen was a featured speaker for one of three plenary sessions at the International Alexander Technique Congress in Chicago. Her talk, "Science Catches Up," provides an overview of current research on the phenomena and concepts that underly the Alexander Technique. She discusses research from her lab as well as the
- [pre webinar 2020 reading list](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/uncategorized/pre-webinar-2020-reading-list/) - The information in the webinar is pretty dense and includes readings to be done during the webinar. For many people this is quite a challenge. We advise people to do as much reading as possible before the first webinar session. This will allow you to have a first pass at the material. If some of
- [Book Review: Postural Homeostasis—Papers and Letters on the Alexander Technique by Wilfred Barlow](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/uncategorized/book-review-postural-homeostasis/) - Editors Note: Postural Homeostasis is a collection of Dr Wilfred Barlow's writings on the Alexander Technique from 1944 to 1982. Barlow attempted some of the first studies of the Alexander Technique, and many of his papers were published in journals such as The British Medical Journal and The Lancet. Barlow is a figure of interest in the history
- [Study Summary: From Jones to Stevens to Cacciatore—What Can We Learn about AT from Sit-to-Stand?](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/biomechanics/sit-to-stand/sit-to-stand-jones-stevens-cacciatore/) - Chair work and the movement from sit-to-stand is one of the most common procedures used in Alexander Technique lessons. In this essay, Tim Cacciatore discusses the general research literature on sit-to-stand, assesses earlier studies of AT and sit-to-stand by Frank Pierce Jones (1959) and Chris Stevens (1989), and summarizes his own 2011 study with Victor
- [Study Summary: Twister—Measuring How Alexander Technique Lessons Affect Postural Tone](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general/study-summaries/study-summary-twister/) - How do you measure postural tone? In this essay, Tim Cacciatore and Korina Biggs describe Cacciatore et al's 2011 study, "Increased dynamic regulation of postural tone through Alexander Technique training," published in Human Movement Science. The researchers use a novel device, dubbed "Twister," to detect marked differences in background postural town between healthy controls, Alexander
- [Debauched Kinesthesia and Faulty Sensory Appreciation  ](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general/terminology/debauched-kinesthesia/) - In this post, Dr. Rajal Cohen discusses how the Alexander Technique concept of faulty sensory appreciation or debauched kinesthesia intersects with the science of sensation and perception. Alexander Technique teachers refer at times to faulty sensory appreciation, unreliable sensory appreciation, or debauched kinesthesia to explain why a student may feel like they are doing one
- [Study Summary: How Posture Interferes with Movement—Evidence from Standing Up Slowly from a Chair](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/biomechanics/sit-to-stand/posture-vs-movement-sit-to-stand/) - This essay by Tim Cacciatore discusses his 2014 study, "Neuromechanical Interference of Posture on Movement: Evidence from Alexander Technique Teachers Rising from a Chair," published in the Journal of Neurophysiology. The study documents the striking difference between healthy, untrained subjects and Alexander teachers in standing up unusually slowly and smoothly from a chair. Alexander teachers

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- [Welcome to Alexander Technique Science](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/) - This site is devoted to improving scientific understanding of the Alexander Technique (AT)—its principles, practices, reported and demonstrated benefits, and terminology. The content ranges from descriptions of direct experiments on the effects of AT lessons to focused explanations of relevant current science to rigorously researched history of the work. We reference recent peer-reviewed publications wherever possible.
- [About Us](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/about-us/) - This site is developed by Tim Cacciatore, Rajal Cohen, and Patrick Johnson. Together we have many decades of both scientific research experience and Alexander Technique teaching experience. Tim Cacciatore, Ph.D., studies the neuroscience of postural tone and its relationship with movement coordination. He became interested in postural control because of the lack of plausible scientific explanations
- [Contact Us](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/contact-us/) - Email us at info@alexandertechniquescience.com
- [Research on How the Alexander Technique Works](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/at-science/experiments-about-how-at-works/) - Here we provide an annotated, chronological list of published peer-reviewed studies, including experiments about how AT works and studies that measure physiological or movement changes associated with AT or AT-like interventions. This list is not exhaustive, but rather gives a general overview of the state of current basic research on AT. 2020 Cohen, R.G., Baer, J.L., Ravichandra, R., Kral, D.,
- [Webinar Feb/March 2023](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/webinar-advertisement/) - Current Science and Alexander Technique International Webinar With Dr. Tim Cacciatore M.STAT, PhD. and Dr. Patrick Johnson M.STAT, M.NeVLAT, PhD. German translation An 8 week intensive international webinar about current science and the Alexander Technique. You will leave with a framework of up-to-date concepts for thinking about and communicating your work. "Delightfully engaging"“Easily understandable ”“I
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- [日本語版アレクサンダーテクニーク・サイエンス・ウェビナー](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/日本語版アレクサンダーテクニーク・サイエンス/) - 日本語版アレクサンダーテクニーク・サイエンス・ウェビナー2002年9月 主催：ティム・カッチャトーレ博士（M.STAT, PhD）とパトリック・ジョンソン博士（M.STAT, M.NeVLAT, PhD） 現在の科学とアレクサンダー・テクニークに関する8週間の集中ウェビナーです。自分のワーク について考え、伝えるための、最新のコンセプトの枠組みを手に入れることができます。 "楽しくて取り組みやすい" "わかりやすい" "新任教師の必須トレーニングにしたい" "ハッとする瞬間がたくさん" "時間とお金をかけるのに、これ以上の投資はないと思う" "このテーマに関する他のどのセミナーをも凌駕する" （参加者の声の全文はこちら） 詳細 Details 20分の詳細なビデオ講義2時間のライブウェビナー 計8回 （開催日程と時間はこちら）link to date and time読み物、エッセイ、クイズなどの事前課題他のアレクサンダー教師との指導法や実践経験の共有アレクサンダー教師、研修中の教師、熱心な学生を対象参加費用は早期登録8月20日まで390ユーロ、以降は420ユーロ （参加費用はこちら）link to pricing科学の知識や経験は不要、受講終了証を授与お申込みはこちらから link to sign up 概要 Overview アレクサンダー・テクニーク（AT）を練習しているとき、何が起こっているのでしょうか？私たちは、さまざまな経験、観察、感覚を持っています。これらの現象は、客観的に表現し、説明することができるのでしょうか？ 1920年代にF.M.アレクサンダーがルドルフ・マグヌスの研究に初めて言及して以来、ATはATによる経験を説明するために科学の考え方を借りてきました。反射、重力、驚愕、努力、テンセグリティー、空間認識など、多くの科学的概念がATの文化に浸透しています。 しかし、ATの文化に組み込まれている科学の大部分は、時代遅れであるか、適用が大まかであるかのいずれかです。ATに関する質の高い現代科学が利用できるようになったのは、ここ10～20年のことなのです。 内容 Content このウェビナーの目的は、現在の科学との関係に向き合い、科学的な説明と概念を最新のものにすることです。 講義、グループ討議、ディスカッションを組み合わせて、誤解を解き、私たちの活動やコミュニケーションの方法を支える最新のモデルを構築していきます。 私たちは、厳密さ、専門用語を使わないコミュニケーション、そして最新の実験への言及を重視しています。 また、知識を確認するために、質問や個人別のフィードバック付きの読み物といった事前課題もあります 具体的なトピックとしては、姿勢制御、感覚認識、ボディ・スキーマ、ストレス、手技のバイオメカニクス、情動、抑制、方向性などがあります。 アクティビティとして、身体的な錯覚、ボディ・スキーマの体験、抑制テスト、ブレークアウト・ルームでの対話などを予定しています。また、緊張性頸反射、立ち直り反射、染み付いた驚愕パターン、テンセグリティー、自然な動き、といった時代遅れとなっている概念についても挑戦していく予定です。 誰のため？For whom? このウェビナーは、アレクサンダー・テクニークを科学的な観点から理解したいアレクサンダー教師、教師研修中のトレーニー、生徒のためのものです。 科学のバックグラウンドは必要ありません。もしも以前に私たちのワークショップを受けたことがあれば、このウェビナーはコンセプトの補強と教材の強化の両方の役割を果たすでしょう―より深く掘り下げ、読み、質問し、個人的な考察をする機会を提供します 私たちは7年間、世界各地の聴衆（アイルランド、スペイン、イギリス、ドイツ、イスラエル、オランダ、ブラジル、アルゼンチン、メキシコ、スイス、米国）を対象に、ATのワークショップを開催してきました。 私たちの当初の目標は、アレクサンダー・テクニークの厳密な科学を、わかりやすく、楽しい方法で伝えることでした。 その後、ワークショップは内容も範囲も拡大してきました。それらは現在では、我々AT教師が行う活動を客観的、科学的、専門的に考える方法として、より広範な対話の一部となっています。私たちは、このワークショップが生み出した熱意と内容に興奮しています。 私たちについて About Us ジョンソン博士は、博士号を持つ物理学者であり、15年以上の研究経験と10年以上のAT指導経験を持つアレクサンダー・テクニークのSTAT/NeVLAT認定教師の実践者です。カッチャトーレ博士は、博士号を持つ神経科学者であり、STAT認定教師であり、アレクサンダー・テクニークに関する多くの査読付き科学論文の著者であり、20年にわたる研究経験を持ちます。 ウェビナーの構成 Structure of webinar
- [Pre webinar reading list](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/pre-webinar-reading-list/) - The information in the webinar is pretty dense and includes readings to be done during the webinar. For many people this is quite a challenge. We advise people to do as much reading as possible before the first webinar session. This will allow you to have a first pass at the material. If some of
- [Webinar September 2021](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/webinar-september-2021-german/) - Aktuelle Wissenschaft zur Alexander-Technik Beginnt am 2. September 2021 Mit Dr. Tim Cacciatore M.STAT, PhD. and Dr. Patrick Johnson M.STAT, M.NeVLAT, PhD. Ariane Hesse hilft bei der Übersetzung und zusätzlichen Sitzungen für deutsche Teilnehmer. Ein 7-wöchiges intensives internationales Webinar über aktuelle Wissenschaft und die Alexander-Technik. Sie erhalten eine grundlegende Struktur von aktuellen Konzepten, um über
- [Webinar 1 Q&A Sessions](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/webinar-1-qa-sessions/) - These are the recorded Q&A sessions: Access Passcode: neck2free! Thursday Sept 2nd 9:00AM London time Thursday Sept 2nd 6:00PM London time Thursday Sept 9th 9:00AM London time Thursday Sept 9th 6:00PM London time Thursday Sept 16th 9:00AM London time Thursday Sept 16th 6:00PM London time Thursday Sept 23rd 9:00AM London time Thursday Sept 23rd 6:00PM
- [Webinar Homework](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/webinar-homework/) - Homework 1 Due: Thursday Sept. 2nd, 2021 Watch the lecture videos for week 1. Answer the following questions about your own use of science terminology in AT (20 minutes)If you haven't already, read this article about AT phenomenaIf you have time, keep working your way through the pre webinar reading list Homework 2 Due: Thursday
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- [Webinar Lecture Slides](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/webinar-lecture-slides/) - Week 1: Introduction and Background Video 1.1 - Introduction, approach, and overview Video 1.2 - Introduction to Reflexes Video 1.3 - Outdated reflex models Video 1.4 - Control and Systems Video 1.5 - Basic Neuroscience Week 2: Posture, Movement, and Balance Video 2.1 - 3 Tasks: Posture, Movement, and Balance Video 2.2 - Effects of
- [Webinar Lecture Videos](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/webinar-lecture-videos/) - W1: Introduction and Background In these lectures we introduce the webinar material and structure. We also define reflexes and discuss some of the outdated models of AT that involve reflexes (Magnus and startle pattern). We introduce the concepts associated with complex systems such as feedback and feed forward, states and processes, subsystems, and parallel processes.
- [Year Long Course 2021-2022](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/year-long-course-2021-2022/) - Current Science and Alexander Technique for Teachers and Teachers in Training With Dr. Tim Cacciatore M.STAT, PhD. and Dr. Patrick Johnson M.STAT, M.NeVLAT, PhD. Starts September 7th, 2021 Note: this training is customized for members of the Integrated Motion Studio (TX) and RIAT (NY). Contact us if you are interested in designing a program for
- [Live Webinar Zoom Links](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/live-webinar-zoom-links/) - (note: Daylight savings time might affect local times. The London and Amsterdam times are the consistent reference time.) Session 2 (morning Europe): 10am Amsterdam, 9am London, 5pm Tokyo, 6pm Melbourne https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81053668769?pwd=MkszMWM3cVBHa052R1BNWFdVdFc2QT09 Session 1 (evening Europe): 7pm Amsterdam, 6pm London, 1pm NYC, 10am Los Angeles https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87263597137?pwd=TkMwaFpiL2dqbzJ1SVQ2TXRZbnV5UT09 Add to your calendar program: If you would like to
- [Webinar Homework Austin Training](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/webinar-homework-austin-training/) - Homework 1 Due: Thursday Feb. 4th 2021 Watch the lecture videos for week 1. Answer the following questions about your own use of science terminology in AT (20 minutes)If you haven't already, read this article about AT phenomenaReply to the "Tell us about yourself by replying here" post in the webinar forum. If you have
- [Live Q&A Sessions Toronto 2021](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/live-qa-sessions-toronto-2021/) - Clink on the links below for full recordings of the zoom meetingsThe password to enter these meetings is: @16AshleyPl Sunday, March 7th, 2021Sunday, April 11th, 2021Sunday, May 2nd, 2021Sunday, June 6th, 2021
- [Webinar Homework Toronto](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/webinar-homework-toronto/) - Homework 1 Due: Thursday March 7th 2021 Required: Watch the lecture videos W1 ("Introduction and Background") and W2 ("Posture, Movement, and Balance"). Be sure to watch both W1 and W2 - 8 videos total.Answer the two essay questions at this linkRead this article about AT phenomenaRead carefully the essay Posture, Movement and AT by Tim. (90 minutes)
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- [What is AT?](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general-at/what-is-alexander-technique/) - The Alexander Technique (AT) is an approach to changing habits of postural support, muscle tension, movement, attention, and reactivity. AT describes a set of principles and techniques that are taught in private or group lessons and/or can be practiced alone. The approach was developed by Frederick Matthias Alexander during the first half of the 20th
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- [Research on the Health Benefits of the Alexander Technique](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/at-science/at-clinical/) - The Alexander Technique is an educational method, not a health-care intervention. Alexander teachers do not diagnose medical conditions, nor do lessons typically target specific medical problems. Lessons teach cognitive and attentional strategies that help cultivate postural skill. As a result, Alexander teachers traditionally conceive of health benefits as a side-effect of effective learning, rather than
- [Webinar May 2020 Homework](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/webinar-may-2020-homework/) - Homework 1 Due: Thursday May 21st Answer the following questions about your own use of science terminology in AT (20 minutes)If you haven't already, read this article about AT phenomenaReply to the "Tell us about yourself by replying here" post in the webinar forum.If you have time, keep working your way through the pre webinar
- [Webinar May 2020 Q&A Recordings](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/webinar-may-2020-qa-recordings/) - Week 1: May 21 Q&A Session Week 2: May 28 Q&A Session Week 3: June 4 Q&A Session Week 4: June 11 Q&A Session Week 5: June 18 Q&A Session Week 6: June 25 Q&A Session Password for Zoom sessions: fma2020!
- [Pre webinar July 2020 reading list](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/pre-webinar-july-2020-reading-list/) - The information in the webinar is pretty dense and includes readings to be done during the webinar. For many people this is quite a challenge. We advise people to do as much reading as possible before the first webinar session. This will allow you to have a first pass at the material. If some of
- [Webinar May 2020 Videos](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/webinar-may-2020-videos/) - Week 1: Introduction and Background Video 1.1 - Introduction, approach, and overview (20 min.) Video 1.2 - Introduction to Reflexes (18 min.) Video 1.3 - Outdated reflex models (10 min.) Video 1.4 - Control and Systems (16 min.) Video 1.5 - Basic Neuroscience (15 min.)
- [Free Online AT Science Symposium](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/symposium2020/) - Current Scientific Research and Models for the Alexander Technique We are pleased to announce a free online symposium for all those interested in the science of the Alexander Technique. Details Date: May 18th (a video version will be available after for anyone who cannot join live)Time: 6 pm (GMT+1 - Paris), 5 pm (GMT- London),
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- [AT Terminology](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/general-at/terminology/) - Alexander Technique terminology refer to concepts, principles, and skills that are taught in AT lessons. Here is a list of common AT terminology with links to articles that are relevant to a particular term as they are published. InhibitionDirectionPrimary control or head/neck/back relationshipUseDebauched kinesthesia/faulty sensory appreciationEnd-gaining vs means wherebyNon-doingPositions of mechanical advantageAntagonistic actionPsychophysical unity For
- [Why Alexander Technique Science?](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/welcome-to-alexander-technique-science/why-at-science/) - This site is devoted to improving scientific understanding of the Alexander Technique (AT)—its principles, practices, reported and demonstrated benefits, and terminology. The content ranges from descriptions of direct experiments on the effects of AT lessons to focused explanations of relevant current science to rigorously researched history of the work. We reference recent peer-reviewed publications wherever
- [Relevant Areas of Science](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/at-science/general-science/) - What scientific fields of inquiry are most relevant to the Alexander Technique? The Alexander Technique works at the interface between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system—changing habitual neuromuscular patterns of support and movement. The overarching field with the most overlap with this process is motor control. The fields of neurology, psychology, and biomechanics are
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- [Previous Workshops](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/previous-workshops/) - Date Nov. 27, 2016: AT science webinar - Nov. 4-5, 2017: AT science live workshop CTC, London England March 2-3, 2019: AT science live workshop London England March 21-April 25, 2019: AT science first annual webinar March 31, 2019 AT Skills - Spanish AGM (Spanish teachers only) April 1-2, 2019 AT science live workshop Barcelona May
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- [Full list of references and articles](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/full-list-of-references-and-articles/) - Full lists of AT publications: Clinical Trials Experiments about How AT works Webinar articles (note - find better organized lists articles associated with each webinar in the Homework/Discussion pages) Posture Movement and AT webinar 1 slides (1) Kohnstamm Effect Frontiers in Neuroscience 2015 A history of Magnus in the Alexander Technique (1) STAT News 2016
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- [Relevant Articles and Links](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/relevant-articles-and-links/) - Overveiw of AT science from 2000 Direction magazine article: Cacciatore 2000 Direction article STAT journal article about how to describe AT in terms of experiences rather than explanations: Johnson 2019 STAT Journal AT phenemena Good scientific journal article about executive control: Executive control review 2013 Tim's journal articles about the Twister experiment Gurfinkel-2006-Postural muscle tone
- [Workshop Barcelona 2019](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/workshop-barcelona-2019/) - Current Science and Alexander Technique A Two-day Workshop with Dr. Patrick Johnson and Dr. Timothy Cacciatore in Terrassa, Spain Tecnica Alexander Terrassa April 1st and 2nd, 2019 - 9am-1:00pm Price: € 100 (or 60€ for one day) - Contact: Stuart Gutman: +34 687 49 44 16, tatbcn@tatbcn.eu "Delightfully engaging" "Easily understandable" "Extremely interesting" "Filled with
- [Workshop Vienna 2019](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/workshop-vienna-2019/) - A Two-day Workshop by Dr. Patrick Johnson and Dr. Timothy Cacciatore* in Vienna *Dr. Cacciatore will join by video feed Wiener Ausbildungszentrum für Alexandertechnik. May 4th and 5th, 2019 - 10 am-5:00 pm Saturday, 10 am-4:00 pm Sunday Price: € 170 (€ 150 if paid before March 30) For more info. or to register, contact
- [Workshop AT Skills and Science: Spanish AGM](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/workshop-at-skills-and-science-spanish-agm/) - What Skills are We Teaching and Learning in AT? - A Scientific Perspective Sunday March 31st at the Spanish AGM For Spanish Teachers Only Contact: APTAE Spanish AT society Note: For teachers who want to supplement the AGM material, the workshop on April 1+2 in Terrassa Spain will build this content further. Content Is Alexander technique
- [Workshop CTC 2019](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/workshop-ctc-2019/) - Live Two-day Workshop in London Constructive Teaching Center March 2nd and 3rd, 2019 10am-5:00pm Dr. Patrick Johnson and Dr. Tim Cacciatore 175£ for two days Register: Constructive Teaching Center Email Current Science and Alexander Technique Overview What is going on when you practice Alexander Technique (AT)? We have all sorts of experiences, observations, and sensations.
- [Reported Benefits](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/reported-benefits/) - The following lists some of the main positive effects of AT reported by Alexander teachers and students. Some are anecdotal and have not been subjected to systematic studies. Others have been tested in clinical trials of varying size and sophistication. Where clinical studies have been performed, references are given. Even the reported benefits that have
- [Science Based Models of AT](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/models-and-explanations/) - There are a number of references to scientific concepts in Alexander technique literature and websites. There is also a growing body of rigorous science about how AT works. Here we separate models based on rigorous science from persistent but out-of-date models that may have been reasonable in the past but are no longer scientifically valid.
- [Current models](https://alexandertechniquescience.com/current-models/) - Models of the AT Motor changes from the AT Several experiments suggest that the AT affects postural systems. AT teachers 1 , AT lessons 1 and AT-like instructions 2 affect postural tone to reduce stiffness by making the postural support more dynamically responsive. The AT also affects movement 3-7 as well as balance 8,9 ,
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