F.Matthias Alexander - The Man and His Work: Memoirs of Training in the Alexander Technique 1931-34

F.Matthias Alexander - The Man and His Work: Memoirs of Training in the Alexander Technique 1931-34 by L. Westfeldt. Paperback edition. ISBN: 9780952557425.

Lulie Westfeldt was the only teacher from F. M. Alexanders first teacher training course - in 1931-34 - to write extensively about her experiences both as a student and as a teacher of the Technique. As well as providing an authentic and critical account of Alexanders teaching Lulie Westfeldt explains the fundamental principles of the Alexander Technique. As a child Lulie Westfeldt suffered from polio and she underwent several operations but these failed to help her. In her book she relates the remarkable beneficial effects which the Technique had on her physical and mental health and well-being. The many case histories from her teaching illustrate the Techniques wide field of application. This new edition contain 15 new illustrations. and new appendixes.