The Performer’s Body: Part III. “Alexander Technique and the ‘Kinesthetic Sense.’ “

From the Introduction to “Alexander Technique: The Resurection of the Body.” This book is a collection of writings by F.Mathias Alexander himself. The Intro is by Edward Maisel.

I love this passage because it discusses a process that is so important to singers, dancers, actors, and anyone who’s body is their instrument. He describes the very challenging and wonderful experience of learning how to feel your body – how to develop what’s called a “kinesthetic sense,” to be aware of habits in your body that you thought were just normal or “right.” As a singer, this is something I deal with every day – how to let go of “voices” I presume are “right” and “correct,”regardless of what kind of unnecessary strain they put on my body, or what extra effort I must do to produce them.

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