The Lost Sixth Sense

The ‘lost sixth sense’ refers to kinaesthesia and proprioception. First published as a booklet in 1990 this presents Dr David Garlick’s (1933–2002) survey of possible physiological explanations for the workings of the Alexander Technique. It covers interpretations of phenomema and concepts in the Technique such as inhibition, direction, unreliable sensory appreciation, and primary control. Garlick described it as a work in progress, the science is described for the lay person, and some of the science is not up to date. (4.1 MB.)