International Alexander Awareness Week
October 4 - 12, 2008
Events
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California
Berkeley
The Alexander Educational Center is offering FREE daily lectures and hands-on work, Monday through Friday, October 6-10, 10:30am-12:30pm. Rudramandir Center for Spirituality and Healing, Lotus Room #114, at 830 Bancroft Way (@ 6th St.), Berkeley.
Capacity is limited; please call to schedule your visit: Training Course Director Giora Pinkas, 925-933-0602 or 925-351-4400 (cell# for same day), email: alexander_center@hotmail.com.
For Wednesday, call Director John A. Baron, 415-289-9646.
The Alexander Educational Center: www.alexandertechnique.org
Amira Alvarez will give a FREE Introductory Workshop at the Berkeley Public Library
Saturday, October 11, 2008 10am -12 pm
Berkeley Public Library, Central (downtown) Branch
2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Community Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
To register, call: 510-528-3109 or or email amira.alvarez@gmail.com
For more information: http://www.amiraalvarez.com/lessons_workshops.html
Amira Alvarez will be offering 1/2 off a lesson (new students only) during International Alexander Awareness Week.
UNDOING TENSION
Free Alexander Technique Workshop
Elephant Pharmacy,1607 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
Sunday, October 5, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
With the Alexander Technique, we will explore how to reduce excess tension in the midst of busy living. We will look at the way that daily activities like standing, waiting, commuting, meetings, etc. can
be used as recovery points to regain ease and poise. No experience necessary.
For information, contact Elyse Shafarman at www.bodyproject.us or elyse@bodyproject.us
Elyse Shafarman is offering half priced introductory lessons for the
month of October with the mention of AT awareness week.
Concord
The Alexander Technique -- An Introduction
Experience how to reduce strain and stress, prevent and manage pain, and enhance the performance of ordinary movements. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, bring banket or mat, and come prepared to sit, stand, and walk with new ease and fluidity.
Sat. October 4, 2008, 10 am - 12:30 pm
Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Concord, California
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
Contact: 925-937-1530 (for the group class only)
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Annette Schmidt, M.AmSAT
Accredited Simply Music Teacher
Certified Alexander Technique Teacher
Silver Fox Studio for Piano and the Alexander Technique
1236 Arkell Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-216-0381
annette@silverfoxstudio.net
www.simplymusic.com/Teachers/AnnetteSchmidt
www.silverfoxstudio.net
El Cerrito
Amira Alvarez will give a FREE workshop on applying the Alexander Technique to playing tennis. She will be assisted by teacher in training and tennis instructor David Cobabe. The workshop will cover the basic principles of the Alexander Technique and take you through how to apply them to your tennis game. Bring your racket and learn how the Alexander Technique can improve the ease with which you move on the court as well as your overall game. The workshop will be limited to 8 people, registration required. Please contact Amira to register.
Monday, October 6, 2008 6:30 - 8 pm
Cerrito Vista Park (Moeser Avenue at Avis Drive), El Cerrito, 94530
To register, call: 510-528-3109 or or email: amira.alvarez@gmail.com
For more information: http://www.amiraalvarez.com/lessons_workshops.html
Los Angeles
If the steady stream of 'exciting' news is taking its toll on your body
and mind, come and have an Alexander lesson, free with a $30 donation
to the TreePeople.
Feel refreshed while helping to create a greener LA – two great ways to
breathe easier!
Debby Jay
Alexander Technique Certified Teacher
DHJay@aol.com, 818-763-1192
Mountain View
Dana Ben-Yehuda will give an introductory talk followed by hands-on experience, for faculty and staff at the
Mountain View Community School of Music and Arts. See: http://www.arts4all.org/
Date: Monday, October 6, 2008, Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
For further information contact Dana Ben-Yehuda at: dbenyehuda@comcast.net or by phone: 650-964-4308.
Connecticut
Delaware
Hockessin
Imogen Ragone will give a Free Introductory Workshop:
Thursday, October 9, 2008
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hockessin Chiropractic Centre
724 Yorklyn Road, Suite 150
Hockessin, DE 19707
New clinical research shows that "Lessons in the Alexander Technique have
long-term benefits for chronic back pain."
Learn how the Alexander Technique can help you:
- improve posture and body mechanics
- reduce strain and release tension
- relieve and prevent pain
- enhance mind/body awareness
Register at Hockessin Chiropractic Centre or call 302 239 8550 to reserve your
spot.
Participants should wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothes.
For more information, go to www.imogenragone.com
Wilmington
Imogen Ragone is offering the following incentives to anyone who wants to try the Alexander Technique for the first time. Choose one of these two offers:
Half-Price First Lesson - book your first lesson before the end of the year and
pay just $25 - that's 50% off the regular fee.
OR
Six Lessons for the Price of Five - New clinical research shows that after only
six lessons in the Alexander Technique you can experience significant benefits
in the reduction of back pain - even one year later. Book your first six
lessons before the end of 2008, and get the sixth lesson for free.
For more information go to: www.imogenragone.com or call Imogen at 302 384 8454
District of Columbia
Illinois
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Greater Boston Area
Cambridge
Michigan
Ferndale
Free lecture/demo/workshop in Alexander Technique given by Carol MacCallum Strozier. Ferndale Public Library Meeting Room (310 E. Nine Mile Rd.) on Saturday, Oct. 11 @ 12:30 p.m. for the general public. Please bring a mat for floor work. Please call Ms. Strozier at 248-543-9453 for further details.
Lecture/Demo/Workshop for Actors interested in Alexander Technique given by Carol MacCallum Strozier.
Saturday, Oct. 18 @1 p.m. in the Ferndale Public Library Meeting Room (310 E. Nine Mile Rd.). Please bring a mat for floor work.
Aspiring actors also welcomed!
Please call Ms. Strozier at 248-543-9453 for further details.
Carol MacCallum Strozier will give a 1/2 price introductory voucher to those interested in three Introductory Alexander Technique lessons during the month of October. Please call Ms. Strozier at 248-543-9453 for further details.
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Lisa First is offering half price lessons for students new to the Alexander Technique October 6 -October 17.
Location: 4306 Bryant Avenue, South; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Telephone: (612) 822-3504>br>
E-mail: firstalexander@aol.com
Woodbury
Tully Hall will give a FREE Introductory Workshop at her studio in Woodbury, MN on Monday, October 6, 2008, 7 - 8 pm
10286 Bleeker St, Woodbury MN 55129 (Citywalk, 20 min. east of St Paul)
To register, call: 651-739-6099 or email dbbstbn@aol.com
For more information: http://alexandertechtully.com/classes_and_workshops.htm
Tully Hall will be offering 1/2 off a lesson (new students only) during International Alexander Awareness Week.
Missouri
New Jersey
Montclair
Bette Chamberlin will be offering free 20 minute taster lessons in her Montclair studio on Friday October 10th from 4-6pm and on Saturday October 11th from 12-2pm. Please call 973 432-5815 to schedule an appointment. New students will be offered 10% off a 5 or 10 lesson series. Please visit: www.bettechamberlin.com for more information.
New York
New York City
Join the American Center for the Alexander Technique in celebration of International Alexander Awareness Week!
Judy Stern (senior faculty at ACAT and licensed physical therapist), assisted by members
of the ACAT teaching community, will share pain management techniques,
including chair and floorwork. Everyone who attends will take home a new copy of
the well-loved book Back Trouble, written by ACAT co-founder Debby
Caplan. All proceeds will be used to promote future awareness of the Alexander
Technique.
What: Pain Clinic with Judy Stern and ACAT teaching members
Location: ACAT, 39 W.
14th Street, Room 507, New York, NY 10011
Date and Time: Monday,
October 6, 2008, 7:00-9:00 pm
Fee: $30 in advance, $35 at the door -
cash or check only
To reserve your space: Please call 718-274-7452 or email demo@acatnyc.org
Lisa Lutton is offering new students 1/2 off introductory lessons for the month
of October. For more information visit www.lisalutton.com or call Lisa at (917)
533-2857.
In celebration of International Alexander Awareness week, Amira Glaser, on W. 14th St., (and also in Queens) is offering a $40 first lesson (new students only) for the month of October.
Alexander Technique for Stretching
Tuesday, October 14, 7-8:30pm
Learning Worlds/Gertrude Stein Repertory Theatre: 15 W. 26th St, 2nd fl.
New York, NY
$20
Are you a devoted athlete or performer? Do you have a daily exercise routine to keep chronic pain in check? Are you curious about Alexander Technique and its applications? Stretching is a wonderful way to limber up your body and keep muscles oxygenated and healthy. In this class, you will learn to:
¥ Clean up your form
¥ Create mechanical advantage
¥ Find more stretch with less effort
Register with Rebecca: 718-274-7452 or rebecca@rebeccatuffey.net
North Carolina
Ashville
To celebrate and promote Alexander Awareness Week, on Friday, October 10th, Erik Bendix and Idelle Packer will give out free short lessons and introductory pamphlets in front of the West Asheville EarthFare from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., weather permitting. For directions to 66 Westgate Parkway, click on: http://www.earthfare.com/storeinfo/1200/details/3079
On Sunday, October 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Erik Bendix will host an open house at 348 Merrimon Ave. (Trillium Building), and will show the Walter Carrington video of F.M. Alexander at work. For more info: 828-450-1670.
Ohio
Oregon
Portland
The month of October, Fay Putnam will offer:
For Nia teachers and students:Reduced rate 1/2 hour Alexander Technique lessons @ $25
Studio:1811 NW Couch St. #312; Portland, OR 97209
Telephone for an appointment: 503-222-2507
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Brattleboro
To mark the "International Alexander Awareness Week" AmSat members in Southern Vermont - Rupa Cousins, Kate Judd and Tova Malin - are offering the following:
I. A radio interview broadcast on a local station (WVEW) during a weekly Community Access hour, with Rupa Cousins and Tova Malin, interviewer: Mary Rothschild. September 30, 4:00-5:00.
II. Three free inroductory talks/demonstrations during the IAAW, at the Community Room, The Brattleboro Savings and Loan, 221 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT
Rupa Cousins on Saturday, October 4, 11:30-1:30
Kate Judd on Sunday, October 5, 1:00-3:00
Tova Malin on Wednesday, October 8, 11:30-1:30
For more details and for information about reduced lessons fee contact:
Rupa: (802) 387-5276, rupa@together.net;
Kate: (802) 257-1358 bobkatfam@comcast.net;
Tova: (802) 254-6570, tovam@sover.net
International
Australia
Brazil
ABTA, Associação Brasileira da Técnica Alexander, will promote lectures, talks and workshops in three different capitals.
The opening of the 4th IAAW will be in Rio de Janeiro, on October, 4th at Escola Angel Vianna from 3 to 6pm.
In Brasília, two free lectures and demonstrations will be given on October 6th and 9th at FNAC bookstore from 7:30pm and at the Music Department of the University of Brasilia, at 2 pm, respectively.
The closing of the week will be in São Paulo where the National Teacher's Meeting will also take place.
On Friday, 10th October, from 8 to 9:30pm and Saturday 11th, from 10:30 to 12:30pm, teachers will also give talks and demonstrations at Técnica Alexander: Pensar Em Atividade's premisses, at Vila Mariana.
More information can be found at the Society's site (www.abtalexander.com.br). ABTA represents the 29 teachers of Brazil, and is recognized by and affiliated with 15 other national societies (www.alexandertechniqueworldwide.com).
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