How You Stand, How You Move, How You Live: Learning the Alexander Technique to Explore Your Mind-Body Connection and Achieve Self-Mastery: Learning the ... Connection and Achieve Self-mastery

"Is it possible to learn the Alexander Technique from a book? For most books the answer would be no (and maybe even no for Alexander's own books).
Alexander's books are a great source of primary information, but he certainly expects the reader/student to do much detailed work and self study.
(Fair enough as this is exactly what he himself did).
Obviously there a no real shortcuts to the Technique, however Missy Vineyard writes with amazing clarity and by
introducing new approaches and modern concepts makes it possible to achieve very real progress without the need for lessons.
As a long term student of the Technique and someone who has gained real benefit from its practice I can recommend this book without any hesitation.
Yes it is good to gain first hand knowledge/feedback from a teacher(though this can also have its drawbacks depending on the teacher!).
Yes you will still have to put in a lot of work and self examination if you work alone.
However Missy vineyard puts over the the ideas, principles and thought processes in a truly remarkable way.
Whether you are an absolute beginner or well down the Alexander path this book is an exceptional achievement
and will provide essential insights and guidance over many readings.
In short -- whatever your interest in the Alexander Technique, buy this book, I am sure you will not be disappointed
and I hope you will be encouraged towards a completely new way of life! "
~ Written on 2008-03-11