Poised For Life

Published 1996
In my opinion this is one of the best all-round introductions to the Technique. It covers the basic ideas of the technique, its history and a number of specific applications.

Paperback/Published 2008
A practical introduction that explores the Alexander Technique through the experiences of those who have studied it and benefited from it.
Includes a CD

I don't necessarily recommend you start with this one but an interesting second read if you are happy to read a more 'old-fashioned' style.
This is the most popular and accessible of Alexander’s four books; the seminal first chapter “Evolution of a Technique” is a great first-hand account of how he evolved his technique.

This book is designed to provide helpful advice, tips and further information to accompany a back pain sufferer's actual lessons. Noel Kingsley gives clear explanations of the principles of the technique and how to apply them to daily life.

Shaw, an ex-competitive swimmer, and now Alexander teacher brings a new perspective to exercise, competition, and swimming for fun. He also gives a good general overview of the Technique.

Tottle undertook her Alexander teacher training whilst recovering from a near-fatal riding injury. She rehabilitated both herself and her riding through the Technique and now teaches both disciplines.

The Alexander Technique applies to all areas of musical activity, from technique, sound production, and interpretation, to daily practice, rehearsal routines, and the mitigating of stage fright and health problems. This book, by an experienced professional musician and Alexander teacher, is the first (but not the only) book to deal specifically with the applications of the Technique to music making.

Pregnancy and childbirth are a leap into the unknown, involving almost daily adjustments to one’s changing body, leading up to the birth itself when all one’s powers of self-knowledge are called upon. This book explains how knowledge of the Alexander Technique can powerfully support a woman through this time and beyond.

This book includes observations on runners and running by an experienced running coach and Alexander teacher.