--- product_id: 17231321 title: "The Alexander Technique: A Skill for Life" price: "€ 6.02" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/17231321-the-alexander-technique-a-skill-for-life store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Alexander Technique: A Skill for Life **Price:** € 6.02 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Alexander Technique: A Skill for Life - **How much does it cost?** € 6.02 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/17231321-the-alexander-technique-a-skill-for-life) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The challenges of modern life are best met with poise, alertness, and nimbleness of mind and body. These attributes are our birthright, as demonstrated by every child at play. As adults, however, we tend instead to be hurried, inattentive, and stiff of mind and body. The Alexander Technique is an effective way of re-discovering our natural freedom, which is characterized not so much by what we do but by what we refrain from doing, and its resulting health and well-being. The Alexander Technique: A Skill for Life explains the principles of the Technique and uses testimonials, case histories, photos, and line drawings to illustrate its applications to medicine, personal relationships, sports and exercise, and the performing arts. Review: Great introduction to the alexander technique - This book was recommended to me by my Alexander technique Instructor. Although no book can really replace an Alexander instructor, this book is a very good companion guide with your lessons. The author gives a very good introduction to the technique, an understanding into what the technique is and what it is not. He also gives several examples and pictures to illustrate 'good use' and 'bad use'. There are many useful insights that illustrate how the technique is not about maintaining a certain body posture, but it is about the use of the self (The self includes body, speech and thinking). The author also beautifully explains the concepts of non-doing, end-gaining, inhibition and direction etc. There are also accounts by people who caused injuries to themselves through bad use and recovered after learning the Alexander technique. These stories are pretty insightful and inspirational. I myself have suffered from chronic hip pain because of misuse, and have been on the path to recovery after learning the technique. The technique although quite simple can take a considerable amount of time to learn, understand and implement into everyday use. So I would highly recommend this book (along with taking lessons from a personal instructor) which can accelerate one's understanding of the technique. I benefited a lot from reading this book and it helped me improve my use tremondously. Review: A Good Resource for Beginners - If I had to recommend one book to a beginning student of the Alexander Technique, it would be this one. Pedro's writing style conveys the subtlety of the AT while remaining thoroughly readable and quite humorous at times. It is no substitute for lessons with a qualified teacher, but is an excellent companion on the journey. Pedro's "Indirect Procedures" is also excellent and goes into greater depth. Indirect Procedures: A Musician's Guide to the Alexander Technique (Clarendon Paperbacks) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,718,289 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32,556 in Alternative Medicine (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 38 Reviews | ## Images ![The Alexander Technique: A Skill for Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519RZVZjc1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great introduction to the alexander technique *by S***N on January 1, 2010* This book was recommended to me by my Alexander technique Instructor. Although no book can really replace an Alexander instructor, this book is a very good companion guide with your lessons. The author gives a very good introduction to the technique, an understanding into what the technique is and what it is not. He also gives several examples and pictures to illustrate 'good use' and 'bad use'. There are many useful insights that illustrate how the technique is not about maintaining a certain body posture, but it is about the use of the self (The self includes body, speech and thinking). The author also beautifully explains the concepts of non-doing, end-gaining, inhibition and direction etc. There are also accounts by people who caused injuries to themselves through bad use and recovered after learning the Alexander technique. These stories are pretty insightful and inspirational. I myself have suffered from chronic hip pain because of misuse, and have been on the path to recovery after learning the technique. The technique although quite simple can take a considerable amount of time to learn, understand and implement into everyday use. So I would highly recommend this book (along with taking lessons from a personal instructor) which can accelerate one's understanding of the technique. I benefited a lot from reading this book and it helped me improve my use tremondously. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Resource for Beginners *by P***M on July 30, 2010* If I had to recommend one book to a beginning student of the Alexander Technique, it would be this one. Pedro's writing style conveys the subtlety of the AT while remaining thoroughly readable and quite humorous at times. It is no substitute for lessons with a qualified teacher, but is an excellent companion on the journey. Pedro's "Indirect Procedures" is also excellent and goes into greater depth. Indirect Procedures: A Musician's Guide to the Alexander Technique (Clarendon Paperbacks) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by M***Y on February 20, 2015* Good approach to the Alexander techniques but also includes other aspects besides the physical part. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/17231321-the-alexander-technique-a-skill-for-life](https://www.desertcart.be/products/17231321-the-alexander-technique-a-skill-for-life) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*