Ep 20 - The Need for a Curriculum in Alexander Technique

In episode 20 of The Awareness Connection, Ted and James discuss the need for a curriculum in our subject. Ted defines the notion of curriculum, discussing what the word means and how it applies to education. We discuss the writings of F.M. Alexander, especially his personal narrative, "Evolution of a Technique," in the context of a curriculum. Ted compares "Evolution of a Technique" to Herrigel's Zen in the Art of Archery, making the point that even though Alexander's story is profound and important, it does not outline a path of learning for a student who wishes to replicate his experiences. Ted talks about his career, and what led him to realize he needed to write a curriculum for this subject. We discuss the lack of a clear curriculum in Alexander Technique, both as a result of Alexander's teaching methods, which relied on hands-on w ...