Examined Life: Marjory Barlow and the Alexander Technique in Conversation with Trevor Allan Davies

An Examined Life distills the insights and experiences of 70 years of teaching the Alexander Technique by Marjory Barlow. Barlow is the niece of F.M. Alexander, the founder of the Alexander Technique. In conversation with colleague Trevor Allan Davies, Marjory Barlow speaks in depth about Alexander's character and genius; her experience of the struggles, triumphs and discoveries of his first training course; the strengths and weaknesses of the various ?streams? of Alexander teaching and the historical roots of the schisms and conflicts between them. She also talks extensively about the Alexander Technique in relation to medicine and therapy, and to religious and spiritual practice. With refreshing clarity and common sense, she speaks about the practice of the Alexander teacher and about the nature of the Alexander pupil's task in applying these principles in daily life. It is a book for the reader newly introduced to this century old educational method, as well as the more experienced student or teacher.Davies, Trevor Allan is the author of 'Examined Life: Marjory Barlow and the Alexander Technique in Conversation with Trevor Allan Davies' with ISBN 9780964435247 and ISBN 0964435241.