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Saturday afternoon introductions to the Alexander Technique in Wilmslow, Cheshire with Peter Bloch

Three day Easter Holiday Workshop in Kendal, Cumbria with Michael Hardwicke and other teachers

Ten week Spring term evening course in Otley, West Yorkshire, with Alma Goodall

Alexander Technique with yoga: weekly classes in Kirkby Lonsdale and High Bentham with Alison Marsden

Mindfulness with the Alexander Technique: a one day workshop in Preston with Richard Marsden

Group Courses in Leeds and Wakefield with Annie Whitehead: January 2012 dates

Group courses in Hebden Bridge and Leeds with Grant Ragsdale, Autumn 2011 dates

Tai Chi with the Alexander Technique: Weekly classes in Barbon, Kirkby Lonsdale and Old Hutton, Kendal with Richard Marsden

Weekly class Mindful Yoga with the Alexander Technique in Barbon, Kirkby Lonsdale with Alison Marsden

Saturday afternoon introductions to the Alexander Technique
in Wilmslow, Cheshire
with Peter Bloch

What: informal three hour introduction to the principles and practice of the Alrxander Technique. The introductions are free of charge and refreshments are provided.

When: occasional Saturday afternoons (2.00pm to 5.00pm), about once every six weeks, when five or more people would like to attend.

Where: near the town centre of Wilmslow, with free off-street parking. There is a map and photographs of the venue at http://peter-bloch.co.uk/#/location/4549858321

Who: the afternoons are suitable for anyone interested in finding out more about the Alexander Technique in a small group, in an informal and friendly environment.

How: to find out more about Peter Bloch, the Alexander Technique and the dates of introductions,
visit http://peter-bloch.co.uk
or email

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Three day Easter Holiday Workshop
in Kendal, Cumbria< BR> with Michael Hardwicke and other teachers

Alexander Technique Easter Holiday Workshop at Fellside Alexander School.

Easter bank holiday weekendm April 7th, 8th and 9th 2012
Saturday, 11.00am to 6.00pm
Sunday, 10.00am to 5.00pm
Monday, 10.00am to 1.00pm

Course description
If you are asking this sort of question:
“Can I get better posture?”
“How do I hold my shoulders correctly?”
“What am I doing with my SELF (mind and body)?”
Then the Alexander Technique presents an appealing solution.

The Alexander Technique addresses the matter in an intriguing way and asks, “What do you not need to do?" In practising the Alexander Technique you pursue another route. What muscle can you let go of? What can you release, right now in this moment?

How people go about doing things is often unconscious. Have you ever stopped to consider how you walk, how you move into a chair or how you use your SELF when you communicate? This workshop is designed to bring to light unconscious muscular holding patterns so that easier and more natural use of muscle can prevail.

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:
hands-on work from teachers,
increased awareness through Living Alexander Anatomy,
guided releasing movement sessions.

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

Location
Fellside Alexander School is situated in a 19th Century building with panoramic views over the mediaeval 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 twenty years.

Accomodation
There is a good range of accommodation available including BandB, guest houses, hotels, farmhouses and in the school itself.The school has a good kitchen/cafe area where some meals can be taken together.

Price
The price of all tuition is £140

Booking and further information
Send a £30 deposit (cheques payable to: Alexander Courses) to:
Michael Hardwicke, 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:
Website: www.fmalexandertechnique.co.uk

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Ten week Spring term evening course
in Otley, West Yorkshire
with Alma Goodall

The venue for this course is about five 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: 12th January 2012
Duration: ten weeks with school half term (20 hours in total).
Level: Beginners, and also those with some experience (no two courses are ever the same!).
Cost: £51.00 (£39.00, £29.00)

To book: Contact Pippa McPherson on 01943 463524
If you are unable to speak with Pippa, please contact Alma Goodall (see below).

For more information regarding the content, suitability etc, please contact Alma Goodall:
Telephone: 01943 463049
Mobile: 07729 885 814
If not available please leave a message and your phone number s-l-o-w-l-y!

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Alexander Technique with yoga
weekly classess
in Kirkby Lonsdale and High Bentham
with Alison Marsden

The Institute, Kirkby Lonsdale
Thursdays, starting 26th January 2012
2.30pm to 4.00pm



Sole to Soul Holistic Therapy Centre, High Bentham
Fridays, starting 20th January 2012
12.30pm to 2.00pm

£7.00 per session,
or book four weeks and get one free! (five classes for £28)

Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket to lie on with some paper back books to be used as head-rests.

Applying the Technique to yoga reawakens postural muscles and releases the movement muscles, redefining stretching to become effortless and integrated.

These are beginners classes which are open to all! They may also be useful for those who have had some experience of yoga and wish to learn about the application of the Alexander Technique to their yoga practice.

For further information contact Alison Marsden on 015242 73291
Email:
Website: www.integratinghealth.com

Testimonies:
For me the Alexander Technique is about making it possible for me to enjoy life without being curtailed by pain and old age!
Linda, retired teacher

Being someone diagnosed with Parkinson’s I have found your classes have helped me considerably.
Harry from Dent

I have found these classes most helpful and Alison is a very caring person. She tries to adapt lessons to the individual's needs. She also explains what the reason is for a particular exercise and how it affects the body.
Dorothy from Kirkby Lonsdale

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Mindfulness with the Alexander Technique
a one day workshop
in Preston
with Richard Marsden

Saturday 28th January 2012
10.30am to 4.00pm
at the Remedy Centre for Health
166 Tulketh Road, Ashton, Preston

The Alexander Technique by its very nature promotes mindfulness. This is the anciently recognised art of ‘being in the moment’. This can be very beneficial to overall health.

Booking is essential as numbers are limited to six participants to provide more individual contact and supervision.

Further information or to book
Telelephone: 015242 73291
Email:
Website: www.integratinghealth.com

Remedy Centre for Health Telephone: 01772 761166
www.remedycentre.co.uk

Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket to lie on with some paper back books to be used as head-rests. Also bring a packed lunch.

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Group Courses
in Leeds and Wakefield
with Annie Whitehead
January 2012 dates

Alexander Technique can benefit anyone. Why not start the New Year with a spring in your step? Learn to release tension and explore ways of being kind to your body.

Leeds

Ten week courses starting Thursday 12th January 2012
Location: Chapel Allerton, North Leeds LS7 4NR
Times: 11.00am to 12.00 noon
6.00pm to 7.00pm and
7.30pm to 8.30pm
Cost: £140 which includes an individual lesson in addition to the ten workshops

For more information please contact Annie Whitehead on 0113 262 1517

Wakefield

Ten week courses starting Tuesday 10th January 2012
Location: Wakefield City Centre on King Street at Wakefield Well Women Centre WF1 2SD
Times: 1.00pm to 2.00pm
and 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Cost: £175 which includes an individual lesson in addition to the ten workshops

For more information please contact Annie Whitehead on 0113 262 1517

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

Group courses

Six week course commencing Friday 7th October 2011
Location : The Salem Centre, Hebden Bridge
(For map go to www.ragsdale.co.uk/salemmap.gif)
Time: 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Cost: £42
You can download an application form from www.ragsdale.co.uk/hboct11.doc
To pay by Paypal, please go to www.ragsdale.co.uk/hebdenbridge.htm and click on the Paypal button.
Suitable for: Everyone
For more information please contact Grant Ragsdale
Email:
check my website www.ragsdale.co.uk
or ring me on 07939 521934

Eight week course commencing Tuesday 11th October 2011
Location: The Swarthmore Centre, Leeds
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
Cost: full: £59, concessionary £44
Suitable for: Everyone
To book: Contact the Swarthmore Centre during office hours on 0113 2432210
For more information please contact Grant Ragsdale
Email:
check my website www.ragsdale.co.uk
or ring me on 07939 521934

One day introductory courses

One day introductory course on Saturday 15th October 2011
Times: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Location: The Swarthmore Centre, Leeds
2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1AD
(For map go to www.ragsdale.co.uk/swarthmoremap.jpg)
Cost: £29 - some concessions available
Suitable for: Beginners
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 52193

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Tai Chi with the Alexander Technique
Weekly classes in Barbon, Kirkby Lonsdale
and Old Hutton, Kendal
with Richard Marsden

Be still like a mountain, flow like a great river.
Lao Tzu

Weekly classes
Fridays 10.30am to 12.00 noon
at Barbon Village Hall, Barbon, Kirkby Lonsdale
Cost £7 per session, pay as you go

and Fridays 1.30pm to 3.00pm
commencing 8th January 2010
at Old Hutton Village Hall,Kendal
Cost £7, pay as you go (£1 to HSA funds)

Here is a practice where you can learn the ancient art of Chi Gong (gentle Tai Chi breathing and movement exercises) with a strong flavour of the Alexander Technique whose movement principles will help you move well with more conscious awareness. This is a gentle, fun way to gain flexibility and balance at your own pace.

• a wonderful to relieve stress
• wonderful for aches and pains
• it will enhance any other activity that you do!