lty with pain in my lower 
  back. In fact it seemed that if the condition did not improve I would have to 
  quit sitting through the long retreats of intensive zazen which we have several 
  times a year in the monastery where I live. Very fortunately the person who 
  was to become my main Alexander teacher came to live with us at the monastery. 
  Largely through her great generosity, patience and dedication I was able to 
  overcome my back problem. This is no small feat as I am a tall (196cm), t