An Examined Life: Marjory Barlow and the Alexander Technique

At the age of 17, Marjory Barlow began lessons in the Alexander Technique with her uncle F.M. Alexander. Seven decades later, she candidly revisits her personal experience of her uncle, and her passionate engagement with the Alexander Technique.

In this series of searching conversations with fellow Alexander teacher Trevor Allan Davies, Marjory Barlow provides insights into the subtleties of an Alexander teacher's craft; the difficulties and resistences experienced by pupils of the work; the history and development of the Technique, and the effects of applying this technique over a lifetime. This book is both a memoir of one individual's evolutionary journey toward a conscious life and a practical guide for those interested in delving into the endlessly fascinating principles and applications of the Alexander Technique.