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Group courses and workshops in the Midlands and North of England

This page was last updated on July 3rd 2008

The Society of Teachers of the
This page lists short courses, workshops, holidays and retreats on the Alexander Technique in the Midlands and North of England. If you cannot find a course to suit you, contact a local teacher who will be able to give you more information.

Click on one of the links below to see details of that course.

Evening classes in Aylestone, Leicester and Quorn, Loughborough with Sue Isaac

Weekend workshop, July: Fellside development Course at Fellside Alexander School, Kendal, Cumbria with Michael Hardwicke et al

Eight week course in Burley-in-Wharfedale with Alma Goodall

Ten week course in Otley with Alma Goodall

Evening and daytime group courses and introductory workshops in Leeds and Hebden Bridge with Grant Ragsdale

Introduction to the Alexander Technique in Knutsford, Cheshire with Julia Woodman

Three-day Summer Holiday (2008) Workshop in the Lake District with Michael Hardwicke et al

Five-day Summer Holiday(2008) Course in the Lake District with Michael Hardwicke et al


Evening classes
in Aylestone, Leicester and Quorn, Loughborough
with Sue Isaac

Aylestone, Leicester
Tuesday evenings 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Seven sessions starting 9th september 2008
£95
Includes a half-hour individual lesson
Only six participants
Booking or enquiries: contact Sue Isaac:
or telephone 01455 550603

Rawlins Community College, Quorn, Loughborough
Thursday evenings 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Seven sessions starting 25th September 2008
£117
Includes a half-hour individual lesson
Only six participants
Booking: telephone 01509 622827
Enquiries: contact Sue Isaac: or 0116 2838510

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Weekend workshop: Fellside development Course
at Fellside Alexander School, Kendal, Cumbria
with Michael Hardwicke et al

Trying is only emphasizing the thing we know already.

Change involves carrying out an activity against the habit of life.

There is no such thing as a right position, but there is such a thing as a right direction.
FM Alexander

The Fellside Development Course provides a unique opportunity to explore the Alexander Technique in depth. The Technique is the main vehicle of the Development Course, underlying every aspect of the course. Much of the considerable experience and ways of communicating the Technique at Fellside is employed.

Working deeply with the Alexander Technique forces us to revise our idea of ourselves and therefore how we experience the world. On this development courses we do this in a safe and supportive environment. The Alexander Technique is developed with teachers hands-on contact and there will be voice, movement, Living Alexander Anatomy, Individual sessions and other activities. It is an opportunity to develop more choice about our responses and more congruency in our expression.

Teachers
The teachers on the course will be Alexander Teachers who are associated with the Fellside School and the coordinating teacher will be Michael Hardwicke.

Michael Hardwicke has been part of the Alexander School since it began in 1985 and is co-director of the teacher training programme.

Dates: July 26th and 27th 2008
Cost: The cost for the whole weekend will be £90.
Deposit to reserve a place is £25 (cheques to: Development Course).
Location: Fellside Alexander School is situated in a 19th Century building with panoramic views over the medieval market town of Kendal, surrounded by the hills of the English Lake District.
Accomodation: There is a range of accomodation available if needed, including B+B, student houses and in the school itself.
Enquiries: Contact Michael Hardwicke on 015395 31781 or email
Website:
www.fmalexandertechnique.co.uk

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Eight week course
in Burley-in-Wharfedale
with Alma Goodall

The setting for this course is in the Garden Room of a lovely new Building. One "wall" is constructed of large patio doors, leading out onto decking and a newly planted garden with a stream all of which is private to this room. There are no steps to the room. Easy parking, and nearby railway and bus stop.

Place: "The Garden Room", Burley-in-Wharfedale Parish Rooms, Station Road, Burley-in-Wharfedale, West Yorkshire.

Day/Time: Fridays, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Start date: 26th September 2008. (with a half term, same time as schools.) Duration: Eight weeks
Level: Beginners, and also those with some experience. (no two courses are ever the same!)
Cost: £55 for the course. (16 hours)

To book: Post cheque for full amount to Alma Goodall, Strathmore, Silver Mill Hill, Otley, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS21 3BJ

Places are limited; advanced booking is essential.

For more information regarding the course content, suitability etc please contact Alma Goodall:
Telephone: 01943 463049
or mobile: 07729 885 814

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Ten week course
in Otley
with Alma Goodall

The venue for this course is about 5 minutes from the bus station. There is plenty of on site parking.

Place: Prince Henry's Grammar School, Farnley Lane, Otley LS21 2BB
Day/Time: Thursdays, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Start date: September 22nd 2008
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Beginners, and also those with some experience. (no two courses are ever the same!)
Cost: To be confirmed

To Book:
Either attend on enrolement evenings 9th, 10th, 11th, of September 2008
or Contact Margaret Chilton on 01943 855 678

For more information regarding the course content, suitability etc please contact Alma Goodall:
Telephone: 01943 463049
or mobile: 07729 885 814

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Evening and daytime group courses and introductory workshops
in Leeds and Hebden Bridge
with Grant Ragsdale

Group courses

Three week course commencing Friday 25th July 2008
Place: Salem Centre, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
(For map go to
www.ragsdale.co.uk/salemmap.gif)
Time: 12.00 noon to 2.00pm
Cost: £19
You can download an application form from www.ragsdale.co.uk/hbjul08.doc
For more information please email me at
check my website: www.ragsdale.co.uk
or ring me on 07939 521934

Six week course commencing Friday 26th September 2008
Place: Salem Centre, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
(For map go to www.ragsdale.co.uk/salemmap.gif)
Time: 10.00am 12.00 noon
Cost: £38
You can download an application form from www.ragsdale.co.uk/hbsept08.doc
Suitable for: Everyone
For more information please email me at
check my website: www.ragsdale.co.uk
or ring me on 07939 521934.

Eight week course commencing Tuesday 30th September 2008
Place: Swarthmore Centre, 2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1AD
(For map go to www.ragsdale.co.uk/swarthmoremap.jpg)
Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Suitable for: Everyone
Cost: £44 - some concessions will be available.
To book : Contact the Swarthmore Centre during office hours on 0113 2432210
For more information please email me at
check my website: www.ragsdale.co.uk
or ring me on 07939 521934.

Eight week course commencing Wednesday 1st October 2008
Place: Swarthmore Centre, 2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1AD
(For map go to www.ragsdale.co.uk/swarthmoremap.jpg)
Time: 12.30 pm to 2.00pm
Suitable for: Everyone
Cost: £44 - some concessions will be available.
To book : Contact the Swarthmore Centre during office hours on 0113 2432210
For more information please email me at
check my website: www.ragsdale.co.uk
or ring me on 07939 521934.

Introductory day course

Saturday 8th November 2008
Place: Swarthmore Centre, 2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1AD
(For map go to www.ragsdale.co.uk/swarthmoremap.jpg)
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Suitable for: Everyone
Cost: £27 - some concessions will be available.
To book : Contact the Swarthmore Centre during office hours on 0113 2432210 For more information please email me at
check my website: www.ragsdale.co.uk
or ring me on 07939 521934.

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Introduction to the Alexander Technique
in Knutsford, Cheshire
with Julia Woodman

Saturday 28 June 2008
10.00am to 1.00pm
at Knutsford Civic Centre

This introductory session will provide an insight into the Alexander Technique, using both activities and discussion in a friendly, informal environment.

Cost: £25

To reserve a place or find out more please contact Julia on 01565 632508
Email:
Website:
www.julia-woodman.co.uk

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Three-day Summer Holiday Workshop
in the Lake District
at Fellside Alexander School, Kendal, Cumbria
with Michael Hardwicke et al

August 23rd, 24th and 25th 2008

Saturday 11.00am to 6.00pm
Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm
Monday 10.00am to 4.00pm

Course Description
On this three day course you will learn to find more of your natural support mechanism by letting-go and releasing unnecessary tension.

You will learn to build core muscle strength by practising the skills of releasing and directing yourself when at rest and in everyday activities.

This is a good introductory course and also provides insights to those already engaged in the Alexander Technique.

Learning is integrated by a rich mixture of the following:

The approach is practical and experiential; the course aims to give you an enriching practice for your daily life.

Alexander Technique
FM Alexander discovered a practical and enhancing way of coordinating body and mind in all activities. By consciously directing the way we move instead of relying on habit we can change the way we use our muscular system and avoid strain, tension and fatigue. Practising the Alexander Technique brings more efficiency to our movements, an expansion of our attention and gives us a basic principle that we can apply to many areas of our lives.

Location
Fellside Alexander School is situated in a 19th Century building with panoramic views over the medieval market town of Kendal, surrounded by the hills of the English Lake District.

Leading teacher
Michael Hardwicke has been running courses at Fellside Alexander School for the public for over sixteen years and is the Co-Directorof the Alexander Training Programme. He continues to be excited and rewarded by the discoveries of F.M. Alexander and how they can be made accessible for people.

Accommodation
There is a good range of accommodation available including B+B, guest houses, hotels, farmhouses and in the school itself. Other alternatives and lists can be provided and help given to find something suitable. The school has a good kitchen/cafe area where some meals can be taken together.

Price
The price of all tuition is £125

Booking
Send a £30 deposit to (cheques to: Alexander Courses): Newton Farm Cottage, Newton-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 6JJ

A receipt, maps and helpful notes about accommodation will be sent by return. For information on all aspects of the course contact Michael Hardwicke:
Telephone: 015395 31781
Email: Email:
Website:
www.fmalexandertechnique.co.uk

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Five-day Summer Holiday Course
in the Lake District
at Fellside Alexander School, Kendal, Cumbria
with Michael Hardwicke et al

August 13th to August 18th 2008

The first session begins at 5.30pm on the first day and the course ends at lunchtime on the last day

Course Description
The course provides an opportunity to explore how the Alexander Technique can help us find an easier, more free and effective way of going about our lives. The course works well as an introduction to the Technique and a good refresher for those already involved in this approach to life. The course will use a variety of approaches to understand the principles of the Technique and how we can integrate them into our lives. An important feature of the course is to give a clear understanding of our structure. This more accurate body sense makes it a lot easier to assimilate and apply the Technique. Each participant will receive two individual sessions.

The approach is practical, experiential and related to everyday life.

Alexander Technique
FM Alexander discovered a practical and enhancing way of coordinating body and mind in all activities. By consciously directing the way we move instead of relying on habit we can change the way we use our muscular system and avoid strain, tension and fatigue. Practising the Alexander Technique brings more efficiency to our movements, an expansion of our attention and gives us a basic principle that we can apply to many areas of our lives.

Location
Fellside Alexander School is situated in a 19th Century building with panoramic views over the medieval market town of Kendal, surrounded by the hills of the English Lake District.

Leading teacher
Michael Hardwicke has been running courses at Fellside Alexander School for the public for over sixteen years and is the Co-Directorof the Alexander Training Programme. He continues to be excited and rewarded by the discoveries of F.M. Alexander and how they can be made accessible for people.

Accommodation
There is a good range of accommodation available including B+B, guest houses, hotels, farmhouses and in the school itself. Other alternatives and lists can be provided and help given to find something suitable. The school has a good kitchen/cafe area where some meals can be taken together.

Price
The price of all tuition is £185

Booking
Send a £50 deposit to (cheques to: Alexander Courses):
Newton Farm Cottage, Newton-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 6JJ

A receipt, maps and helpful notes about accommodation will be sent by return. For information on all aspects of the course contact Michael Hardwicke:
Telephone: 015395 31781
Email: Email:
Website:
www.fmalexandertechnique.co.uk

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