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The Actor’s Secret: Techniques for Transforming Habitual Patterns and Improving Performance

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The Library of Congress has cataloged the printed edition as follows:

Polatin, Betsy.

The actor’s secret : techniques for transforming habitual patterns and improving

performance / Betsy Polatin.

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Summary: “The Actor’s Secret is comprised of explorations and exercises developed from

the Alexander Technique, a practical method for self-improvement and neuromuscular

awareness; and Somatic Experiencing, the body-based approach to healing trauma.”

ISBN 978-1-58394-682-4 (pbk.) — ISBN 978-1-58394-683-1

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1. Acting—Study and teaching. 2. Alexander technique. I. Title.

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