Indirect Procedures: A Musician's Guide to the Alexander Technique
Author: Pedro De Alcantara
Written by an experienced professional musician and teacher of the Alexander Technique, this volume is the first to deal specifically with the application of the Technique to music-making. Introducing the musician to the principles and procedures evolved by F. M. Alexander (1869-1955), the book contains practical advice related to all areas of musical activity, from technique, sound production, and interpretation, to daily practice, rehearsal routines, and the mitigating of stage fright and health problems.
Book about: Women of Academe or HRD Trends Worldwide
Making the Brain/Body Connection: A Playful Guide to Releasing Mental, Physical and Emotional Blocks to Success
Author: Sharon Promislow
Making the Brain Body Connection is one of the top 100 best selling books in Cognitive Psychology, and has been embraced by the mass market and professionals alike for its playful, yet effective, approach to changing behavior, enhancing performance & increasing learning potential. Based on the latest neuroscience this international best seller provides a comprehensive array of techniques, pulled from eastern and western health practices, to help you feel better, be more effective and deal with life changes easily & effectively. The book culminates with the 10 Step Change Process, providing a strong framework for working through any personal issue effectively. Making the Brain/Body Connection gives readers a clear understanding of the elements necessary to achieve permanent change in how they feel and perform, and a template that can be used to deal with all aspects of their life. A practical and completely refreshing way to approach the mind-body connection, this book is designed and cartoon illustrated for brain friendly reading and quick reference.
March 1999 -
"Vancouver Kinesiologist Sharon Promislow offers effective strategies for relieving stress, boosting attention and optimizing performance."
March 1999 - Maclean's magazine
"Vancouver Kinesiologist Sharon Promislow offers effective strategies for relieving stress, boosting attention and optimizing performance."
What People Are Saying
"..a fun and informative collection of philosophy, attitude tips and stressbusting info...The book...gives ways to better cope."
—newspaper, October 1998
John Thie
"A clear and fun introduction to the basic principles of holistic wellbeing. Improve how you feel and perform."
—Dr., founder of Touch For Health
Candace Pert
"enthusiastically recommend Sharon's .... delightfully simple introduction to the new physiology, the interface between our emotions, body mind and spirit."
—PhD author of Molecules of Emotions, May 15, 2005
Noel Wright
"Given the complexity of the subject, the writing is admirably clear, light touch and understandable to the lay reader.."
—North Shore News, September 1998
Wayne Topping
"Simple yet powerfully effective strategies for anyone wishing to reduce stress and regain the joys of living. A must have!"
—Dr., Author of "Success Over Distress"
Raleigh Philp
"This book is very readable...so easy to read and chocked full of good applications."
—Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University
The Vancouver Province
"..a fun and informative collection of philosophy, attitude tips and stressbusting info...The book...gives ways to better cope."
—newspaper, October 1998
Paul & Gail Dennison
"This book... a good choice for people of any age who are exploring the power of movement to enhance learning."
—authors of Brain Gym, May 14, 2005
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