An introduction to the Alexander Technique

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2014
  • With William Hurt and Jane Kosminsky
    Chair work 23:27
    Monkey 36:35
    Walking 39:42
    Self lesson 47:33
    (Thanks Dandypanty)

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  • @digitalblasphemy1100
    @digitalblasphemy1100 9 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    chair work 23:27
    monkey 36:35
    walking 39:42
    self lesson 47:33

    • @maximisatwat
      @maximisatwat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Bubbling sexual tension goes too far 28:03

    • @mwloos1
      @mwloos1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Tim Pierce Thanks!! I was waiting for this porn to finally get going...

    • @vincentpbal
      @vincentpbal 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm the father of God, and I'm disappointed in God and you gullible melon farmers u you're a douchbag!

    • @blutkehlchen666
      @blutkehlchen666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good chemistry 😘

    • @cinmac3
      @cinmac3 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dandypanty very good that you itemised times, although i am not sure if the sequence is important, does anyone.?

  • @kevinbill9574
    @kevinbill9574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Hi, I'm actor, Troy McClure. You may remember me from such films as...

  • @tyr0n313
    @tyr0n313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    RIP William Hurt. Used to watch this to fall asleep. Came back in remembrance.

  • @simondb99
    @simondb99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    We all know why we're back here.
    RIP Mr Hurt, may your neck be forever free

    • @Rosannasfriend
      @Rosannasfriend ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh my God, he died? Did I know this and forgot? RIP.

  • @simlover801
    @simlover801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    She’s no Diana Devitt-Dawson but I still think she’s cool

    • @forevrrich
      @forevrrich 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Or the law courts...hehe

    • @nyctrends
      @nyctrends 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EXACTLY!!!!

    • @boilingfrog783
      @boilingfrog783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      What she lacks in ASMR she more than compensates for in teaching ability. On that score, DDD was all over the place.

    • @alibobsmarland9572
      @alibobsmarland9572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Effort-less!😄

    • @glakhmed
      @glakhmed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      As long as she allows the neck to be free.

  • @logan12378
    @logan12378 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    William Hurt needs to have a serious conversation with his agent.

    • @sakeenahm
      @sakeenahm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      for real

    • @jefffawcett
      @jefffawcett 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was from 2007 FYI. And he’s always been an oddball, in fact most actors are, but him exceptionally so lol

  • @cahbicudo88
    @cahbicudo88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    She sounds like such a calm person and then comes out the yvie oddly laugh, scared the hell outta me

  • @AlienAmerican
    @AlienAmerican 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Sing until your voice hurts, dance until your feet hurt, act until you're William Hurt.

  • @linzylu3565
    @linzylu3565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Love William Hurt. Amazing he put in the time to share his practice. He must really believe in it in his profession.

  • @ajspice
    @ajspice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Well...never thought this would be the last thing I would watch with William Hurt in it.

    • @Xspurr
      @Xspurr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shit... I didn't know until I read your comment.

    • @ajspice
      @ajspice 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Xspurr He died like he lived. Unremarkable but professional.

  • @jessthomas9410
    @jessthomas9410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Rest In Peace William Hurt

  • @strawbarry7834
    @strawbarry7834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    RIP William Hurt. Hope you're helping the angels with their posture.

  • @35i_Hearse_Driver
    @35i_Hearse_Driver 6 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I dunno HOW da hell I got here...but this seriously looks like Scientology for people with sitting problems...🤔

  • @kyle857
    @kyle857 6 ปีที่แล้ว +351

    This did nothing to teach me how to conquer Persia...

  • @jpage99999
    @jpage99999 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much for this. I borrowed this dvd from my library 23 years ago and am so happy to have found it again

  • @Choasfairy
    @Choasfairy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is so weirdly awkward but I can't stop watching.

    • @ajspice
      @ajspice 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's just William Hurt.

  • @akuma2892
    @akuma2892 7 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    William Hurt is a complete and total boss.

  • @Noelll
    @Noelll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Pardon my sandwich breath, but this is a great video.

  • @TheReminisce777
    @TheReminisce777 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    She has such a suttle charisma to her and great Allure. I will be practicing Alexander.

  • @keydefiance98
    @keydefiance98 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    God the intro is like a horror movie

  • @kanebanner
    @kanebanner 7 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Good asmr here

  • @kevincostello3856
    @kevincostello3856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My God what an uniquely beautiful and elegant woman she is. WOW

    • @ImmaDon1
      @ImmaDon1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      shes some mid bro

  • @luana6564
    @luana6564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love her! lol She´s so funny and has a beautiful voice and speaking tone.

  • @rossi7056
    @rossi7056 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Jane is so hilarious-- "so I can really watch what's happening with your back and your neck and your head, so-- and your legs! and your arms. SO, as unselfconsciously as possible..."@23:44 --and so lovely. This video is a treat!

    • @rossi7056
      @rossi7056 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Also William is quite the looker. ;)

    • @thebeasters
      @thebeasters 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol I guess

  • @avanlin7623
    @avanlin7623 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks Mr. William Hurt & Mrs.Jane Kosminsky for the great work.

  • @sciang8
    @sciang8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful introduction! I have the privilege to witness how it performs. It's magical.

  • @scottpearson8129
    @scottpearson8129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That laugh is the last thing her victims hear as she breaks their neck. All in the name of The Alexander Technique

  • @waitwhat6882
    @waitwhat6882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love love love William Hurt ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @MannetteAntill
    @MannetteAntill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Shocked at comments. This is a seriously beneficial process. I'm sorry for those of you who fail to allow yourself the experience.

  • @channel-nv9xc
    @channel-nv9xc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I keep hoping that one day when they say to "let your head be free" that the person's head will fall off.

  • @LetsFindOut1
    @LetsFindOut1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    20:22 the relaxation of the back and neck to produce a bass voice is exactly what i lack. thanks to whoever uploaded this 6 years ago 🙏🏽

    • @FranklinDBluth
      @FranklinDBluth 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love seeing you pop up in random videos

    • @bradcogan8588
      @bradcogan8588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Surprised to see you here. Love your channel!

    • @yesman6559
      @yesman6559 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

  • @askapk
    @askapk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    15:39
    "I'm not going to lie about THAT!"
    At least you won't lie about that.

  • @dianaravagli
    @dianaravagli 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is an amAzing gift to humanity, Renan! Thank you for posting this.
    My entire Life I've been naturally very aware of this type of
    observation, and I was fortunate enough to be at the right place, at the
    right time to be invited to and Alexander Technique class without my
    planning for it. The mindfulness, in correlation to the posture was
    deeply attractive to me due to my personal devotion to them since
    childhood. It is a valuable tool for the unification between the
    spiritual, mental, emotional and physical bodies that we are dealing
    with as human beings.
    Again, my gratitude to you, William Hurt and Jane Kosminsky for making this information readily available to the public as not all have the financial means to be able to afford these classes.

  • @C.Church
    @C.Church 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hurray! I took theatre classes many years ago, but Alexander Technique was the one class I really wanted to take but never got a chance to. Over the years, I've avoided it because before videos you had to go to a studio for this. Thanks!

  • @byoung4eva1
    @byoung4eva1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Her laughter is everything! lol😂

  • @NinjaTowTow
    @NinjaTowTow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    28:28 When you lean in for the kiss at the wrong time

  • @monicashoemaker6041
    @monicashoemaker6041 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He’s trying to learn how to be strong to escape those we don’t speak of.

  • @hh-jh8dm
    @hh-jh8dm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I recommend not watching this on acid.

    • @judemorgan9362
      @judemorgan9362 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      h h, I recommend not doing acid

    • @mindasriver8408
      @mindasriver8408 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The intro lol

    • @mindasriver8408
      @mindasriver8408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "the brief, exciting trip we will take today ..."

    • @tonybagodonutz
      @tonybagodonutz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd love to see Hurt show her the Sensory Deprivation Tank technique from Altered States.

  • @tuttimelon26
    @tuttimelon26 7 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    Does anyone else feel like this is some weird, secret cult and Alexander was the cult leader

    • @sunnyvalejedi
      @sunnyvalejedi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Cate Trenholm Svendsen Send me $1000 and I can tell you exactly how this will transform your life.

    • @cletusbigtoe
      @cletusbigtoe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Cate Trenholm Svendsen He does have the "drink the cool aid" vibe.

    • @sunnyvalejedi
      @sunnyvalejedi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Marc Mathews Only after you sign your estate over.

    • @roquefortfiles
      @roquefortfiles 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah. And I bet Alexander wears a Slanket.

    • @thesunbehindthesun1574
      @thesunbehindthesun1574 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Cate Trenholm Svendsen Yeah, the way they talk about him you'd think he cured cancer.

  • @undernetjack
    @undernetjack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Anyone else feel like their phasing in and out of existence while trying this?

  • @fi7-t6p0SNAPPL.E
    @fi7-t6p0SNAPPL.E 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    24:02 such an elegant laugh

  • @trizvanov
    @trizvanov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how her voice keeps on going between being very soft and gentle to all over sudden, shouty and aggressive! Aaaaand then back to being soft.
    Keeps on catching me off guard. :D

  • @mathieuaudet
    @mathieuaudet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The sexual tension between these two folks is through the roof!

  • @bigbattenberg
    @bigbattenberg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is very relaxing to my cat. ASMR works really well for her to relax and sleep.

  • @lordclaret5075
    @lordclaret5075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Blink twice in quick succession if you're under duress, William.

  • @highvibee
    @highvibee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1000 thanks for sharing, fantastic tool! As a drummer this is gold worth.

  • @emilianoorsini393
    @emilianoorsini393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Her voice is...how can I say...mesmerising.

  • @cristianaligarcia
    @cristianaligarcia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I guess this is what thunderbolt Ross did during the 5 years in endgame.

  • @Liz-uh4th
    @Liz-uh4th 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Her voice is so soothing!

  • @Red5614r
    @Red5614r 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I find her jestures and mannerisms gentle as one would expect from one who was trained in classical dance. It Appears that proper poster is important for graceful movement are beneficial to the body and promotes health in movement. I also fine her body language gentle an attractive. Many thanks DJY.

  • @sanjchiro
    @sanjchiro 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Great post thanks you so much, Renan. She is a wonderful and very 'together' teacher. And the 'star', the lovely Mr William Hurt makes this video very watchable and effective. I am sharing it with my yoga class.

    • @RenanEsposte
      @RenanEsposte  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Sanjay Patel, I agree with you! This video is an excelent resource about AT. I'm glad it is useful for you and your yoga class.

  • @grandnaguszek7417
    @grandnaguszek7417 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just can't get enough of this woo stuff! AT, chiro, reflexology love it.

    • @guccideltaco
      @guccideltaco 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm assuming you've never had a physical problem that has been helped by any of this. I have had problems w/ my neck for years, just sleeping in an awkward position would cause me to wake up w/ pinched nerves and severe shooting pain in my neck. Often I couldn't even turn it. Nothing helped, and it would last for days on end. Finally, my grandmother convinced me to go to her chiropractor, who was able to "pop" my vertebrae back into place, relieving the pain INSTANTLY. Rather than constantly having to pop pain pills, or consider surgery, whenever this reoccurred, I would visit my chiropractor, and once the bones were moved back into place, the pain would end immediately. For me, and many others I know, chiropractic makes a REAL difference.
      I don't know anything about reflexology, but as far as AT, good posture and movement never hurt anybody.

  • @emilyhancock3456
    @emilyhancock3456 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    so bizarre seeing william hurt here

  • @mattd3645
    @mattd3645 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is amazing! His socks are the same color as his pants! The ever-present gaze of Alexander!

    • @Thebustermann
      @Thebustermann 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Saw it as I read this. Perfect

  • @SuperDougie89
    @SuperDougie89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rip William Hurt

  • @jordansme1234567
    @jordansme1234567 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    literally life changing stuff my thanks simply aren't enough

  • @GilBarOn
    @GilBarOn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for uploading this important video! :-)

  • @melgeezy3325
    @melgeezy3325 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The sensual tension between these to is palpable. Can't believe their not red in the face, cause I got red in the face.

    • @k1773ns
      @k1773ns 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ute Uncle Barry IT WAS YOUR FACE

    • @melgeezy3325
      @melgeezy3325 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@k1773ns It's good to know I'm symmetrical at least!

  • @marialarkworthy8100
    @marialarkworthy8100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really enjoyed this. I live in France and my teacher teaches in French so I found this very helpful. i have another eight lessons to go on my original commitment. Thank you for doing this.

  • @amandamccarthy480
    @amandamccarthy480 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    "Your sit bones"

    • @Grace-es9fc
      @Grace-es9fc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And?

    • @stunt-
      @stunt- 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amanda McCarthy are you a redhead?

    • @ledaddymac
      @ledaddymac 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Grace-es9fc it sounds rude. so it's mildly amusing.

    • @Thebustermann
      @Thebustermann 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2:07

  • @theguy4542
    @theguy4542 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If I had this lady in high school, she would have been my favorite teacher

  • @aceofspades529
    @aceofspades529 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    She definitely knows where his joints are

    • @Ausnapify
      @Ausnapify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Find mine

  • @CharlotteFairchild
    @CharlotteFairchild 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I took voice lessons from several people. One used imagery. Some people are not interested in ideas and creativity. The Alexander Technique is physics and creativity. Some people do not understand either. I like the Alexander Technique.

    • @kathymyers7279
      @kathymyers7279 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charlotte Fairchild it reminds me of ballet stance at the barre.

    • @giorgiorosa4402
      @giorgiorosa4402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a fair review. There are kind of creepy culty aspects of the AT, but there's a lot of good too.

    • @Sidecutt3
      @Sidecutt3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@giorgiorosa4402 like what?

  • @catherinebisset72671
    @catherinebisset72671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can totally tell she was a dancer. She moves so gracefully

  • @aromatoverona
    @aromatoverona 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "let me grab lanche(?)"
    Oh.. shit's getting real

  • @86breakfastclub
    @86breakfastclub 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fascinating lady

  • @martinf213
    @martinf213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    William Hurt RIP

  • @lauraa2778
    @lauraa2778 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have no idea what I'm watching but it's very calming.

  • @vanscoyoc
    @vanscoyoc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Big time unintentional ASMR

  • @thekidfromiowa
    @thekidfromiowa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Improved my posture and now I'm a millionaire!!!

  • @zackperkins6107
    @zackperkins6107 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    William Hurt, before he became the man who hunted down the hill and broke up the Avengers.

  • @cl1xor
    @cl1xor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    *Sits up straight “Right, that’s the Alexander technique!”

    • @frankvonfrauner
      @frankvonfrauner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The most important lessons in life are always the simplest.

  • @krishchandrahasan7955
    @krishchandrahasan7955 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Dunno, this whole video gives me the 'Get out/ The invitation (watch these movies to get the gist)' vibe. Both of them seem possessed.

    • @LadyEng
      @LadyEng 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely

  • @Ididntaskforahandleyoutube
    @Ididntaskforahandleyoutube 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It was very nice of John Hurt to take time out of his busy schedule for this video.

  • @Blueskybuffalo
    @Blueskybuffalo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Patti Lupone I love your work!

  • @andyoushouldfeelbad
    @andyoushouldfeelbad 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love William Hurt, and a big fan of the Alexander method.

  • @LirylCrovyn
    @LirylCrovyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    1:45 I don't know why, but I absolutely love that look on Jane's face. She looks like a Disney villain whose evil plot just came to fuition. XD

  • @andrewstunes
    @andrewstunes 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting!

  • @sultanamiasmatic
    @sultanamiasmatic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This seems like some bullshit to get people to have good posture but she is good at explaining it like it actually makes sense, some other videos I have seen of this shit makes absolutely no sense

  • @silentdrifter24
    @silentdrifter24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rest In Peace, William Hurt 😔

    • @melgeezy3325
      @melgeezy3325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      May his neck be as free as the birds in the sky and may his bubbling sexual tension finally boil over with Ms. Kosminski.

  • @BenNJerrys2xaday
    @BenNJerrys2xaday 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    instructions for life on earth

  • @MentalParadox
    @MentalParadox 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    'I submit myself to your teachings, Master'.

  • @unsinkableheart
    @unsinkableheart 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    no one mentioned "Thanks Dandypanty" in the video description? no one? these comments are a riot. and i also do appreciate the video, which does have some interesting info. Thanks Dandypanty. :)

    • @guccideltaco
      @guccideltaco 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      unsinkableheart Dandypanty is someone who commented the time stamps for the different sections of the video. The OP used that info in the description, pinned that comment, and thanked the commenter.

  • @chippewaguy4193
    @chippewaguy4193 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That's the actor from captain America civil war

  • @opencurtin
    @opencurtin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I always found Hurts Stance very straight and upright in the movies ...

  • @AlexanderTechniqueMadeEasy
    @AlexanderTechniqueMadeEasy ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s difficult to learn the technique without a teacher but some videos can really be very helpful.

  • @krashlyboo
    @krashlyboo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    William, they had pictures of you, huh?

  • @grandnaguszek7417
    @grandnaguszek7417 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    CULT OF PERSONALITY 🎵

  • @blazemordly9746
    @blazemordly9746 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    "This button does nothing, can you?"
    Yes, yes I can do nothing. No wait!!
    *Falls backward in chair*

  • @Unitedbro1999
    @Unitedbro1999 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why do I get the feeling this Alexander was a cult leader

  • @PhilTravisano
    @PhilTravisano 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I feel like I'm watching the sequel to "Videodrome."

  • @Retrosenescent
    @Retrosenescent 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My neck is so free it flew away

  • @karima7127
    @karima7127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “It feels like walking on the moon”

  • @forevrrich
    @forevrrich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Alexander Technique is what rich men use to keep their wives busy.

  • @melgeezy3325
    @melgeezy3325 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    12:50 a little bit of a lid lag intensifies.

  • @gamemaster8488
    @gamemaster8488 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ahh ASMR AT ITS FINEST.

  • @p4ul1010
    @p4ul1010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    In 12:50 she had a seizure or an exorcism?

  • @lucasdatti
    @lucasdatti 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting!
    I want one of this flexible squeletal model!

  • @idesofmars
    @idesofmars 6 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    what the heck is william hurt doing getting involved in this

    • @C.Church
      @C.Church 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      This helps posture and is a wildly recommended class for actors. Of course an actor would be involved in this.

    • @trythinkingforachange4201
      @trythinkingforachange4201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Money. Next question............

    • @TheLazyMoney
      @TheLazyMoney 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      28:05

  • @JulioLopez-xz5kx
    @JulioLopez-xz5kx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    13:09 Things get even weirder...