Satoko  Kajita

Links

You can go to the related websites of the Alexander Technique below:

The American Center for the Alexander Technique (ACAT)

ACAT, located in NYC, is the first school for training the Alexander Technique teachers in US. They have a list of the teachers in your area. 

The American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) 

AmSAT is the nationwide organization of the Alexander Technique. You can purchase the many related books, articles, CDs and DVDs, and find the teachers list in your area.

Alexander Technique Teachers of Greater Washington (ATTGW)

ATTGW is an association of the Alexander Technique teachers in DC, VA and MD areas.

Articles

British Medical Journal (BMJ)

In August 2008, A research by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) showed that back pain can be reduced by 85% through the lesson of the Alexander Technique. It determined that the Alexander Technique can offer the most effective long-term benefits for patients with non-specific, chronic low-back pain.

The followings are the related articles of the research by BMJ:

 "Back Pain Eased by Good Posture" - BBC

"Alexander Technique 'most effective at relieving back pain'"  - The Telegraph
"Alexander Technique 'does ease back pain'"- The Guardian

"An Old Cure for a Modern Malaise: Alexander Techinque CAN Cure Back Pain"- The Daily Mail
 

The Times

"The Alexander Technique as a treatment for mental illness", April 2008.

Books

Here are some books which I recommend. You can go to  AmSAT Books and other websites to purchase them.

For beginners:

F. M. Alexander, The Use of the Self.

Michael J. Gelb, Body Learning.

Pedro De Alcantara, A Skill for Life.

Glynn Macdonald, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Alexander Technique.

Frank Pierce Jones, Freedom to Change.

Deborah Caplan, Back Trouble.

For musicians:

Pedro De Alcantara, Indirect Procedures.

Jane Ruby Heirich, Voice and the Alexander Technique.

Thomas Mark, What Every Pianist Needs to Know about the Body.

Vivien Mackie, 'Just Play Naturally'