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Residential, intensive or specialised courses throughout the UK

This page was last updated on January 4th 2012

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This page lists residential, intensive or specialised courses, and Alexander Technique holidays and retreats throughout the UK.

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

Residential long weekend in South West Wales with John Hunter, Dorothea Magonet, Philippa Castell and Tim Soar

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

Learn to run with ease workshop in Chiswick, London, with Malcolm Balk and Elizabeth Dodgson

Swimming Without Stress: 1:1 Residential Course in West Wales with Ian and Cheryl Cross


Residential long weekend
in South West Wales
with John Hunter, Dorothea Magonet, Philippa Castell and Tim Soar



Friday 20th April to Monday 23rd April 2012
at the Waunifor Estate, Maesycrugiau
With John Hunter, Dorothea Magonet, Philippa Castell and Tim Soar

A long weekend of intensive Alexander work set in the beautiful countryside of the Teifi Valley, South West Wales.

The course is suitable for members of the public with some experience of Alexander lessons, trainee teachers, and as Continuing Professional Development for qualified teachers.

John Hunter is director of the Westminster Alexander Teacher Training Course.

For more information about the course visit John's website:
www.the-alexander-technique.eu/Residentials/spring.htm,
or email:

For more information about the Waunifor Estate visit: www.waunifor.com

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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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Learn to run with ease
in Chiswick
with Malcolm Balk and Elizabeth Dodgson

Sunday 20th May 2012
2.30pm to 6.00pm
Cost: £65
Venue: Chiswick Pier House

Help your running become:

With Malcolm Balk, Alexander Technique Teacher, Level 4 Athletics Coach, Pose Method Running Coach, Author of ‘Master The Art of Running’
and Elizabeth Dodgson, Alexander Technique Teacher

Suitable for both beginners and experienced runners.

The workshop will include individual video analysis, and teaches the application of the Alexander Technique to the techniques of mid-foot running.

Contact Elizabeth Dodgson: 020 8994 9527
Visit:
www.ATteacher.co.uk

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Swimming Without Stress
1:1 Residential Course
in West Wales
with Ian and Cheryl Cross



Learn to swim or improve with the Alexander Technique in Pembrokeshire with Ian and Cheryl Cross. We run our residential courses for individuals and couples throughout the year. As well as two 1:1 lessons in the water every day, with exclusive use of the newly refurbished pool, you can opt for a course of dry land Alexander Technique lessons. Ian is author of Swimming Without Stress: Lessons for Land Lovers.

Thank you both so much for the last few days. Your teaching methods are brilliant. You make such a great team! You have found a way to build my confidence and belief in my ability beyond my wildest dreams. Thank you for showing me a new found joy of being in the water and for teaching me how to find my feet! See you next year.
Gill, St Helens, November 2009

A Monday to Friday course of eight 45 minute lessons in the water is from £320 and a course of five daily dry land lessons is £125.

For more information see:
www.swimmingwithoutstress.co.uk
holidays.swimmingwithoutstress.co.uk/sws/intensive-swimming-course.shtml
www.cardiganalexandertechnique.co.uk
Or give us a call on 01239 613789

Accommodation starts at £256 for a four night break (Winter) in a four-star cottage on site at Croft Farm.

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