: introduction : what is the Alexander Technique? : why Alexander? : who can learn it? : what it isn't : putting it into practice : how does it work? : what's the technique of the Alexander : Technique? : additional benefits 01: a history of the Alexander Technique : Alexander's early history : the manner of doing : not doing : primary control : putting it all together : psychophysical integrity : the work : spreading the word : the Alexander Technique today : summary 02: what is the Alexander Technique? : the fundamental things : summary 03: what's it for? : flight or fight? : letting go of excess tension : coping with stress : falling down again : the two types of muscles : moral superiority : the three ways of doing : the four stages of doing : summary 04: who can benefit from it? : case history : suitable candidates : suitable cases for treatment : freeing ourselves from illness : end gainers and A types : summary 05: how is it done with guidance? : watching yourself : what does it cost? : a typical lesson : your first lesson : the teachers : summary 06: how to do it for yourself : misconceptions : are you aligned? : the two parts of the Technique : are you sitting comfortably? : emotional contortionists : go for a walk : semi-supine position : summary 07: practical applications : the operating system : emotional tensions : thinking ahead : how to enjoy exercise more : thinking for ourselves : summary 08: the body explained : the spinal column : the head : the back : muscles : nerves : bones : the holistic approach : how the Technique can help us : summary : taking it further : general Information on STAT : bibliography : Alexander Technique abroad : Alexander Technique and the Internet : chapter summary and?checklist : index.