Richard and Elisabeth Walker's Training School, 1989
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I watched this every night for a year. My back is now 10 feet long and 7 feet wide
And your neck is so free it actually left....
Haha brilliant
😆🤣
Followed directions but I think I did it wrong; look like a giraffe now 🦒
It's hard to legit make someone laugh with a KZhead comment, but you did it. Well done, sir.
Unintentional asmr works so much better. I hate fake whispering and or when people repeatedly make tapping noises or crinkle noises. It only works for me when it occurs naturally. The deepest asmr I ever felt was when I was a kid checking out books at the library (1980s) and the librarian would lick their finger before turning a page and then swipe the bar code of the book with that electronic pen with the red light for a tip. They haven't used those pens in decades.
Ooooo I forgot about those pens!
Totally agree. Most ASMR ‘artists’ rely heavily on cleavage for views. They all seem to follow some routine formula these days and aren’t concentrating on the real purpose of ASMR.
@@My_Work_Here_is_Done.. yep! I always prefer to have my asmr vids have a man or an old unattractive lady in it. The last thing I want is to get turned on, when im trying fall asleep. I never understood how sexual arousal had anything to do with asmr. To me, they dont share the same genre what so ever.
I 100% agree with you. Whispering actually wakes me up and makes me tense.
As far as I can see they are doing no more than try to make people walk and carry their body as one should and to make that automatic. In effect that's brain washing for the good?
I think I’ve done enough with you Dave.
"How many times have you watched this video?" Me: Yes.
I took several classes in Alexander Technique when I was in drama school, and it is not at all as mysterious and cultish as it might appear here. It’s really just about developing good posture, and learning to keep the head, neck, back and hips in proper alignment. It is perfectly harmless, and I found parts of it quite helpful.
He attac He protec Most importantly, he free the nec
This made me snort laugh. I needed that. Haha thank you
@@OkamiSM Stay off the coke!
And widen the bacc 😁
Winner of the Most stupid comment of the year. 🏆
@@randy7068 Thank you.
Good grief Elisabeth Walker was 98 when she passed in 2013 but was still giving Alexander lessons! 😮
Unintentional ASMR is so pure. The classic VHS recording with wired mics. The light talking through each step of their posture program. The light movement of hands on different pieces and textures of clothing. It’s absolutely perfect. What’s really fascinating, amazing and kind of sad; Richard and Elisabeth have probably been passed for 20+ years. Most of the “young people” in this video are in their 50’s and 60’s today. I love looking back in time. This video is a gem. **Edit, I just looked it up. Richard passed away in 1992 at 81 and Elisabeth made it to 2013, passing away at the age of 98! Bless them both**
and Lindsay is a AT person still.
Need way more low fi OG stuff
Probably a lot of old, dusty vhs tapes that need to be converted to digital lol
❤️🧠💔
Rey⁸
Ahh this is what KZhead is for. It's such a gift that these lessons can be preserved and shared with everyone. Let the neck be free x
Its for a lot. Anything on youtube is what its for. Sharing info music and fun is amazing.
I could not agree more
Yes, and so great that someone burned this onto digital and uploaded it! Instead of some VHS tape collecting dust in someone’s attic, it’s given enjoyment to thousands of people
No neck Ed wants to know your location
@@jamesmaysflyingwashingmach7459 I have an order form for you if you want to order the VHS. You need to fill out the form and fax it.
This looks a tad bit cult-like but it’s clear he’s helping with posture. Love the unforced asmr and how soothing his voice is. Good save from the 1980s
There's a video from the university of michigan music department teaching the Alexander technique. It's more legit and less culty than you'd think.
It's definitely not cult like. It's a well known technique for actors to relax their bodies and get good posture. It's commonly taught in drama schools.
@@th8257 I don't think you can say it's absolutely not cult-like. Chiropractic is pseudoscience and we give chiropractors the title of Doctor. Prevalence is not a criteria for legitimacy.
@@th8257 No, it's definitely cult-like.
For those wondering what he's actually teaching, it's called Alexander technique: The Alexander technique teaches improved posture and movement, which is believed to help reduce and prevent problems caused by unhelpful habits. During a number of lessons you're taught to be more aware of your body, how to improve poor posture and move more efficiently. Teachers of the Alexander technique believe it helps get rid of tension in your body and relieves problems such as back pain, neck ache, sore shoulders and other musculoskeletal problems. Evidence suggests the technique has the potential to improve certain health conditions, but there are some claims made about the technique that haven't been scientifically tested (Source - NHS)
Like grabbing under your boob? Over and over again?
Thank you. I was so confused.
The asmr is strong with this one
Alexander is a dangerous cult. Sure, for most people these videos may be harmless, and some can even find enjoyment in them, but it has torn apart many families and left a trail of broken lives.
@@michaelsladnick5482 that seems like alot for a guy just showing people how he thinks they should stand
@@louisryan5815 look up Alexander Technique cult. They try to make your whole life revolve around posture, and cut you off from other people. Sounds crazy but true.
lamo it was with anakin before I chopped off his legs
I mean just look at how they're all sitting in the background they look like a cult lmao.
You can tell Dave was in ASMR heaven while being worked on.
Ha ha
I would've felt the same way too.
He came.
18:10 I love de way she just ignored the shit talk and start to do her real work. ♥️
I love how, when the pregnant lady gets up off the floor, she's so graceful that she makes it look easy. Then there's me, who would have sounded like a haunted pirate ship...
Lol
Hilarious
Somehow everyone in that room knew that someday insomniacs would watch this video on thier phones at 3AM😮
My favorite part of this technique is "not doing"
He was a quiet man. An Artist.
A craftsman
He taught me to work with wood.
He taught me to observe nature.
He taught me to be conscious of my surroundings
He taught me to be conscious of good. work.
Surely I’m not the only one here for the amazing unintentional ASMR?!
No?? Pretty sure most of us are.
My God, how are any of them still awake after the first 3 minutes 😴
100k of these views are from me.
Do you watch it for poster or sleep. No lie it's sleep for me
😂😂😂😂
You would have to have watched it on repeat for about 12 Years straight continually without pause. Damn Get a life dude lmao
Bro I watch this cause he is the 🐐.... Dave never had a chance
😂😂😂😂😂
What a fantastic film, Richard is a lovely gentleman, it’s very rare now and reminds of days gone by now.
Binny’s baby is now 34/35 years old 😮
Wonder if it's Jimmy or Ginny
“We better cut this bit out” Yeah that didn’t happen 😂
Dave just stand up however ya want mate, life’s short, everything in moderation
Here for a good time, not a long time
You’re still going to get old no matter how you stand up lol
The world may implode
Hahaha xx
Read that in an Aussie accent for some reason
My first unintentional ASMR I can remember was my Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Young explaining shapes. Over 30 years later and I can remember her sitting across the desk pointing at the shape and me just 🙂
Mine was when getting a haircut.
I remember being in kindergarten, loving storytime when the teacher's aid would turn the pages with the book facing us. I never paid attention to the story but the sounds of her nails on the paper gave me scalp tingles.
I had a great uncle who was a pastor and to hear him tell stories or explain something from either the past or the Bible would just amaze me. I’m so glad to know now that it was asmr I always thought it was just my body and brain relaxing to allow information to be processed. Very few have given me the same feeling over the years but I still “learn” today with certain folks.
My name is Luis Gutierrez. Not only did your first name catch my attention but more importantly your last name. It's so similar to mine. I've never come across the name Banterrez. Your first experience with ASMR was also similar to mine. My first unintentional experience was in the third grade when my class sat Indian style listening to our teacher and one of my classmates started drawing on my back with their finger and I felt those head tingles as it was so relaxing plus it was the first school of its kind in the district to have carpeted floors instead of tile floors like most schools. It was an entrancing moment for me. Forty-five years ago, in my case. Thanks for having shared your first experience.
@@gutez it’s actually a combination of 2 last names Gutierrez is one of them
The slow movement and the gentleness of their touch while guiding the participants is so very relaxing. I’d love to see some similar videos made. This one is pretty good. Thank you.
Just doing some reading on the Walkers and Richard sadly died less than 3 years after making this in 1992 (aged 80), whilst Elisabeth lived to 98, passing away in 2013.
Great loss for sure. Thank you for sharing.
Elisabeth lived to 99
@@ReTracer I also found 2013
@@DovahVokuna She was about a month off turning 99 - she gave me a lesson 3 months before she passed away.
I turned 16 in 1989. Although I grew up in the United States, this video certainly takes me back to that time. Our small-town fashions were similar, like the jeans and sweaters. Also, some of the older people I knew were from the same generation as the teachers in the video, and they had the same vibe. This session reminds me of some of the church youth group activities I attended back then: the clean-cut young people and the spiritual atmosphere.
We need vids
With a bit of luck, his life was ruined forever. Always thinking that just behind some narrow door in all of his favorite bars, men in red woolen shirts are getting incredible kicks from things he’ll never know.
@@FLITT That's beautiful. It takes me back. Where's it from?
@@aaronc4899 fear and loathing in Las Vegas.
I agree
Man I'd love to hear him read an audiobook
Look up John Butler asmr . Very similar yet even softer voice.
Check out my friends channel Jon Atack family and friends. He is an author, but speaks in a very soft tone British accent.
Check Dr James Gil
I keep feeling sad watching this. Peoples lives. Most probably the trainers have all passed away and who know what happened to the rest of the people who were so happy in the video. Yet also in 1989 i was at school and a whole half lifetime has passed. 😢
You took the words right out of my mouth. It's all very bittersweet and I cant help but wonder what became of all the young people in this video? Where are they now? Did they have a good life? Did they take away anything positive and long-lasting from these experiences?
So much relief, everything will pass away... The wisdom of impermanence
Elisabeth died in 2013 age 94. She was teaching and riding her bicycle around Oxford age 90. Their son Richard is the youngest rider to ever win Badminton Horse trials.
I did Alexander technique for a few months when I was younger, as I was developing back problems from bad posture and stress, and it honestly made a huge difference for me physically. I 'grew' 2 inches in the space of a few months just by my spine decompressing and my posture straightening out (I was already fully grown before that), my gait completely changed (my knees were weak and inward turned before) and my back pain cleared up. I'm out of practice with the techniques now, but I can still call on them to do a 'quick fix' when I find myself unbalanced and slouching, and sometimes get back into regularly practicing the exercises if I start to get back pain. At least in my experience there was no 'woo' involved in the therapy, it was simply a skilled physical therapist teaching you to be aware of how different parts of your body are involved when standing, sitting, lying down, and moving, and teaching exercises and visualisations which help you bring all parts of your body into alignment (e.g. standing with your feet at the right distance and angle, how to balance your weight as you bend, how to move in an efficient way which uses the natural effect of momentum rather than your muscles trying to compensate. Physical touch is only used to indicate specifically which area they want you to adjust, to help you to focus on specific muscles you might not be used to accessing, and in the early stages to help move you into the correct position manually so you know what it should feel like. I'm sure the gentle physical touch can be therapeutic for some people in a more emotional sense, but that's not really the point of the therapy. However therapeutic touch along with the relaxation aspects of the therapy, and the focus on slowing down and paying attention to your body may well have a side-effect of helping with emotional stress - and that might have been a factor causing bad posture in the first place - so it's a win-win!
2" height gain... 7 foot wider back!
@@zacharysherry2910 lmao 😂 it did feel like it sometimes, feels like your ribcage is expanding when you do those exercises, but thankfully not!
People are like a gift to others in a way! We should treasure them while are still around us!
Love it when he says” I think I’ve done enough with you Dave” Lol! I’ve seen this a few times now and now every time I go into my office, I’m aware of how I should sit and stand👍! Really helps with the back in the long run.
Lol. You've had enough Dave.
I watch/listen to this most nights as I find it so relaxing and fall asleep quickly. But- if I start on the comments I’ve had it 😂😂
Same. I’m lying here in bed wheezing and crying 😂
The way he turns at 6:20 always gives me a good chuckle
watch out for that right snap kick! 😄
@@BWater-yq3jx yeah your head would to a 360💀
Reminds me of Bill Nighy.
His neck did not look free.
He's the real life monty burns
When Gentlemen still existed.
100%. When English were well spoken too haha
I’ve been watching these videos for over a year now and I still have no idea what the Alexander technique is
It's a way if think moving in such a way that is easiest on your body
Me either I’m so lost, but bouta sleep great!
It's BS.
It’s a way to separate you from your money. But the videos are cool.
@@pcgamer0011 Exactly this. It’s paying money to learn how to sit in a chair because we’ve apparently been doing it wrong for the past 300,000 years
Most of us carry so much tension in our bodies without even being aware that an Alexander technique lesson leaves you feeling so light and relaxed....its just hard to maintain it during the everyday...
That's why you practice
Its the gentle soothing touching which helps to make a pupil feel amazing
Great video. Ive had so many good nights sleep because of this video. Thanks Antony, and Mr&Mrs Walker👍
I wish there were more videos of this guy. He's amazing. So patient and careful.
I'd give anything
@killwill83 lmao
The neck is free, the back lengthens and widens...these are the gifts of Landru
I wish he could read stories to me at bedtime.
“What we call turns” - I suspect most of the viewers have been familiar with the concept of taking turns since early childhood.
We did something like this in the martial arts. There was a tremendous emphasis on stance and posture.
He might have a heart attack if he saw me slumped over in my chair watching this on a monitor that makes me angle my neck because it isn't at eye level.
He already had a heartattck about 30 years ago.
are you Dave?
@Yirlani it’s literally just about adjusting your posture. Not really promising to cure cancer.
You don’t have to worry about his health. As was mentioned elsewhere he died at 5:56 and decided not now I’m busy then came back to life.
Wow 1 million views. I never get bored of this video
Then let that neck come back.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 neck, that’s boiled at home😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hello Gita! Im Diana!
quite quickly.
Crossover episodes are the best
You all are my people for sure. I think we need t shirts so we can identify each other in the wild.
Tara Finlay love this idea 😂
Just in your way.
Little did they know this was going to be a famous video for asmr and not alexander techniques
This Fine Fellow would've fixed my bad back in no time Lord Bless his Soul.
Splendid
Legend has it ...No neck has ever felt quite this free......
Ya'll know younger Diana is in this video taking the class. Little did we know that one day she'd be teaching us all the lovely little guidelines.
Which one is she?
The lady in the black jumper, she’s up the end of the table when they’re standing around it.
Oh really?! That's cool to see her back in the day :))
31:13?
Whale oil beef hooked
He has an amazing voice. He would have made a great doctor.
Keep coming back to this video for the gentleman's calm hypnotic voice.
Me too but the funny comments lol
Wish we had so much more. I bet they have enough audio to synthesize new audio
they are so lucky to experience this
I love how the lady is so attentive to her. Constantly checking her posture and keeping her hands on her
Peace and contentment. These are the gifts of Landrew.
The pregnant woman is probably younger in this video than I am now (age 34) but her baby is currently the same age as me! I wish there was a 'where are they now' for the pupils In this video!
'Where are their jumpers now?'
What amazing lives Richard and Elisabeth led. Watching this I automatically felt myself improving my posture and equilibrium.
Yes teaching people how to stand and touch a wall is an amazing contribution to society.
@@TheJpep2424 I love the sarcasm!
@@TheJpep2424 actually it is. Poor posture contributes to numerous long term health problems.
@@TheJpep2424 it also helps with anxiety in various ways. So less accidents on roads, screaming matches in queues, etc. You're right.
I would totally attend this, so relaxing! Would fall asleep though..
My thoughts exactly
And probably piss yourself too
@@Participant616 that makes no sense..
...maybe all the "students" were really just in this for the asmr...but, waaaaay before asmr or The Internet was even a thing.
and back then they all would have thought it was their own secret thing.
ploperator I believe you are onto something we all back in the day had something soothe us. But couldn’t figure what it was
without a doubt. even if theyre getting nothing out of the technique, I'd still go just for the relaxation
Hundred percent agree! I would get in tingles as a kid and not understand what it was. If I had this gentleman lightly tapping on my back and shoulders I’d be out like a light!
ploperator yup! I used to pay for reiki therapy, purely for the ASMR I felt. I thought it was mumbo jumbo, but boy was it extremely relaxing.
Able to keep coming back to this for an ASMR fix repeatedly. If I could find an extended video with the old masters, like the Walkers, now passed away but who trained with Alexander I would be in ASMR heaven for days
I recon anthony kingsley has loads
Why not just book some lessons with a good AT teacher?
Dammit, his posture is incredible.
I think the Alexander Technique is more about getting smooth, softly spoken hands-on personal attention than anything else.
It's not about sitting or standing really..
I'm not so sure - I'm an Alexander convert and a sucker for ASMR to boot, but watch the videos of Patrick McDonald doing the technique. It's almost violent but seems to work.
No.
Not only educational, but also relaxing.
Dig deep inside yourself...feel the sweaters weight . Be the cheap sweater. .. feel the sweaters bland color energy throughout your body.
See this is why we keep the shoes on.
Puts me to sleep every time. 😴
Dave do as you're told
FREE THE DAMNED NECK, DAVE!:)
Hello Geeta, I'm Diana.
It's effortless. ❤
Law.
It is by Alexander I set my mind in motion. Is it by the freeing the neck That the head tilts forward The knees extend beyond the hips The posture becomes correct It is by alexander I set my mind in motion...
Don't use the word "posture'! Say "use"! Big no-no in AT!
The Sitter has Awakened!
Teaching to be present and aware of oneself at every step and movement.
I've seen this so many times but tbh I haven't watched the entire video, only the first 13 minutes.
Kinda crazy to think that pregnant ladies baby is now 30 years old
Adolff Bold of you to assume it lived that long.
Robert Smith wow, just wow lol
If she didnt miscarry or abort
Trolls wtf 😂😭
... and has great posture.
God bless you all brothers and sister’s
I just want to hear this guy say something like “the master has retired to his chambers”
Both are not of this earth anymore unfortunately
I want him as my butler!!
ROFL
Ooh Rocky
Dave smashed that. 💪
If a dude his age is moving as smooth as he does I’m listening to everything he says.
unintentional ASMR is so good on this one, i absolutely love it
Love this, but part of me thought the guy was going turn to camera, yell "BOY" in a gruff voice and throw a silver orb at my head.
well there goes my relaxation. I’m laughing too hard now...and about to go look up Phantasm, haven’t watched ol’ Reg in a long time lmao
@@Emdooey If you are locked in your room, remember you can tape a tack and a shotgun shell to a hammer and blow the lock (I lost it when I first saw that part).
Omfg. I haven't heard anyone talk about that film in years. I can't focus on relaxation now lol
Richard was a gentleman.
The cameraman started following instructions at 7:45
Lmao
Dave’s eyes are blinking Morse Code: “The hands tell me to wear blue socks.”
That baby will be 35 now 😱
She's commenting here
I’m so lost. Have no idea how I got to this! 🤔
The algorithm knew what you needed...
Torso to soften and widen…and widen
Amazing attunement he engages in with each person
I went to sit down once, then thought NO. I haven't sat down in four years.
😆
5:12 - "I find your lack of free neck...disturbing."
Their hand position while sitting is interesting.
I really love all these ASMR insiders jokes. Brilliant!
No they're not, they are just attention seeking dicks. They mostly get it wrong too, e.g., "free the neck" none of these dicks have listened to that properly and how she finishes the sentence.
@@PB-mo1fs allow the attitude to be free
Brilliant. Lovely.
Fruit of the Loom.
This video is wonderful and I continue to watch it nightly. The Walkers were a beautiful Couple.
I thoroughly enjoyed this , from beginning , middle to end . Yes !
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@AlexanderTechnique33Thank you and good morning
I would be asleep on the floor I’d be so relaxed
What wonderful people.
This is a cult I would join.
Guy in sweater: “ I’m relaxed, but I can barely handle the coffee breath.”