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Michael Ashcroft@m_ashcroft• about 4 years ago

People often think Alexander Technique is about posture. Nope. It's a practical method for getting unstuck. John Dewey, who was an early proponent, said AT helped him with his ability to hold a philosophical position calmly with ability to change it if new evidence warranted.

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Michael Ashcroft@m_ashcroft• about 4 years ago

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I do not teach posture. I teach 'getting unstuck'. More here. https://t.co/FrhBs4dJPw

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Michael Ashcroft@m_ashcroft• about 4 years ago

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I think I might dig deeper into this route for a while. Perhaps time to read some Dewey and make those connections for myself.

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Michael Ashcroft@m_ashcroft• about 4 years ago

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"They may teach you anatomy and physiology till they are black in the face — you will still have this to face, sticking to a decision against your habit of a life." F. M. Alexander https://t.co/Crmu070qdr

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8/28/2021

Michael Ashcroft@m_ashcroft• about 4 years ago

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Michael Ashcroft@m_ashcroft• about 4 years ago

"The experience you want is in the process of getting it. If you have something, give it up. Getting it, not having it, is what you want." — F. M. Alexander

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Loopy@strangestloop• about 4 years ago

Replying to @m_ashcroft

@m_ashcroft i think reading examples of this would be really helpful! how have your students gotten unstuck in their lives?

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