Summer 2024: Residential Masterclasses

There are two dates planned for residential weekends at my home in Hampshire this summer:

Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th August
Friday 6th to Sunday 8th September

All the procedures used in the learning and the teaching of the Alexander Technique have a purpose, and being clear about that purpose can help us to decide when and how to apply them in our teaching.

In this three-day residential course, we will examen, discuss and practise the following procedures – which constitute the main physical aspects of Alexander’s teaching. 

• Squatting
• Walking
• The Lunge
• Semi-supine
• Baby-bend (Monkey)
• Breathwork: Whispered Ah
• Breathwork: the vowels
• Breathwork: widening the ribs
• Hands on the back of the chair
• Going up onto the toes
• Wall work
• Being at the back of the chair
• Coming forward in the chair
• Leaning forward in the chair
• Keeping the back back

Musicians are welcome to bring their instrument. For pianists, please note that I have a piano.

As well as traditional AT work, we will cook and eat together, discuss the therapeutic, educational and evolutionary ideas of F M Alexander. We will explore ways of integrating “stopping” and “directing” into all aspects of our lives.

Attendance will be limited to seven people; teachers, students and pupils welcome.

The cost for each weekend, including food, accommodation (in single-sex twin rooms) and over 17 hours of tuition is £400.  A non-refundable (unless the course is cancelled) deposit of £80 is required to secure a place. The balance is due 28 days before the start date.

If you would like to apply or to get further information, please email me.

For feedback from previous courses see:

• First weekend masterclass
• Second weekend masterclass