Fourteen Alexander Technique teachers, trained in the UK and the USA, speak with Ruth Rootberg about what “working on yourself” means, how they learned it, and how they teach it.
“Ruth Rootberg has done it again! This book opens a window into the thoughts and experiences of fourteen senior teachers of the Alexander Technique. It is rich in insights and a fascinating peek into how the principles of the Technique are used and taught as reflected through the eyes of those who have been growing with them over time. This book is a treasure for our community, and an enlightening resource for Alexander Technique students and those who might be interested in this life-giving work.”
—Barbara Kent
AmSAT Senior Alexander Technique Teacher
Former Director of Teacher Certification, ACAT-NY
“In this captivating collection of interviews, Ruth Rootberg invites readers into a rich exploration of what it truly means to work on oneself, as seen through the perspectives of experienced Alexander Technique teachers from diverse—sometimes overlapping—lineages. Each conversation is anchored by a thought-provoking central question: How do these dedicated educators engage in their own personal development? Through these enlightening dialogues, Ruth uncovers a wealth of insights into the ongoing journey with the Technique and its transformative impact on both teaching and daily life—insights that offer valuable lessons for us all.”
—Seán Carey, PhD
Alexander Technique Teacher and author of several books including
The Alexander Technique: the Ground Rules;
Think More, Do Less; Personally Speaking; and
Exploring the Alexander Technique with Walter Carrington
About the Author
Ruth Rootberg is a certified Alexander Technique teacher, Designated Linklater Voice Teacher, and Certified Laban Movement Analyst. Her first volumes of interviews with senior Alexander Technique teachers were published in 2015 and 2018. She is the author of many articles on the Alexander Technique and the first to win the Mouritz Award’s first place for writing on the Alexander Technique (2024). Ruth has recently been named Co-Head of Training at Alexander Technique Training South West (ATTSW) in Totnes, Devon, England. She continues to teach privately when in Amherst, Massachusetts.
