Richard and Elisabeth Walker's Training School, 1989 

I watched this every night for a year. My back is now 10 feet long and 7 feet wide

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.

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.

Good grief Elisabeth Walker was 98 when she passed in 2013 but was still giving Alexander lessons! 😮

"How many times have you watched this video?" Me: Yes.

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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 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...

I think I’ve done enough with you Dave.

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**

Ahh this is what RU-vid is for. It's such a gift that these lessons can be preserved and shared with everyone. Let the neck be free x

Somehow everyone in that room knew that someday insomniacs would watch this video on thier phones at 3AM😮

You can tell Dave was in ASMR heaven while being worked on.

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

What a fantastic film, Richard is a lovely gentleman, it’s very rare now and reminds of days gone by now.

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)

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 🙂

18:10 I love de way she just ignored the shit talk and start to do her real work. ♥️

“We better cut this bit out” Yeah that didn’t happen 😂

Surely I’m not the only one here for the amazing unintentional ASMR?!

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.

My favorite part of this technique is "not doing"

Dave just stand up however ya want mate, life’s short, everything in moderation

Binny’s baby is now 34/35 years old 😮

The asmr is strong with this one

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 😂😂

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.

He was a quiet man. An Artist.

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.

My God, how are any of them still awake after the first 3 minutes 😴

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.

I wish there were more videos of this guy. He's amazing. So patient and careful.

100k of these views are from me.

Man I'd love to hear him read an audiobook

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!

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...

Great video. Ive had so many good nights sleep because of this video. Thanks Antony, and Mr&Mrs Walker👍

The neck is free, the back lengthens and widens...these are the gifts of Landru

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

Richard was a gentleman.

The way he turns at 6:20 always gives me a good chuckle

I wonder if anyone in this video, granted they’re still with us, knows they’ve been seen by millions of people in this video across the multiple channels that have uploaded it.

I’ve been watching these videos for over a year now and I still have no idea what the Alexander technique is

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. 😢

I love how the lady is so attentive to her. Constantly checking her posture and keeping her hands on her

This Fine Fellow would've fixed my bad back in no time Lord Bless his Soul.

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.

Keep coming back to this video for the gentleman's calm hypnotic voice.

...maybe all the "students" were really just in this for the asmr...but, waaaaay before asmr or The Internet was even a thing.

they are so lucky to experience this

unintentional ASMR is so good on this one, i absolutely love it

What amazing lives Richard and Elisabeth led. Watching this I automatically felt myself improving my posture and equilibrium.

I would totally attend this, so relaxing! Would fall asleep though..

I wish he could read stories to me at bedtime.

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!

Its the gentle soothing touching which helps to make a pupil feel amazing

He has an amazing voice. He would have made a great doctor.

We did something like this in the martial arts. There was a tremendous emphasis on stance and posture.

Little did they know this was going to be a famous video for asmr and not alexander techniques

“What we call turns” - I suspect most of the viewers have been familiar with the concept of taking turns since early childhood.

Not only educational, but also relaxing.

I went to an event this past weekend and there was a gentleman there who looked so very familiar. He even sounded familiar, and had a British accent. I talked to him and tried to figure out where I knew him from. After I left, I realized he is Richard Walker's doppleganger, and that I watch too many asmr videos. 😅

I thoroughly enjoyed this , from beginning , middle to end . Yes !

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.

Kinda crazy to think that pregnant ladies baby is now 30 years old

See this is why we keep the shoes on.

Dig deep inside yourself...feel the sweaters weight . Be the cheap sweater. .. feel the sweaters bland color energy throughout your body.

Peace and contentment. These are the gifts of Landrew.

I think the Alexander Technique is more about getting smooth, softly spoken hands-on personal attention than anything else.

Wow 1 million views. I never get bored of this video

Splendid

When Gentlemen still existed.

Legend has it ...No neck has ever felt quite this free......

Dammit, his posture is incredible.

British accent has a bit of ASMR built into it already.

Amazing attunement he engages in with each person

Guy in sweater: “ I’m relaxed, but I can barely handle the coffee breath.”

Puts me to sleep every time. 😴

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...

That baby will be 35 now 😱

This video is wonderful and I continue to watch it nightly. The Walkers were a beautiful Couple.

Teaching to be present and aware of oneself at every step and movement.

The cameraman started following instructions at 7:45

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.

Dave’s eyes are blinking Morse Code: “The hands tell me to wear blue socks.”

I would feel so daft standing at the table like that 🤣😳 but oh so blissful to watch and listen 👂...great ASMR More for me with Elizabeth.

What wonderful people.

Hello Gita! Im Diana!

I just want to hear this guy say something like “the master has retired to his chambers”

Hello Geeta, I'm Diana.

5:12 - "I find your lack of free neck...disturbing."

God bless you all brothers and sister’s

j adore cette vidéo elle me détend ! . merci

Their hand position while sitting is interesting.

Dave do as you're told

I really love all these ASMR insiders jokes. Brilliant!

I've seen this so many times but tbh I haven't watched the entire video, only the first 13 minutes.

I went to sit down once, then thought NO. I haven't sat down in four years.

I was in the army over a year by the time this video was recorded.