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Students ask me “Am I sitting correctly?” or “Do I have good posture
now?” Many don’t know how to sit comfortably, in a balanced, dynamic
way. They alternate between a slumped collapse and a held, upright
position. The Alexander Technique teaches that sitting comfortably is not so much about the right position, rather about the right relationships. It teaches how the relationship between the head, neck, |
and torso can be optimal and provide for ease in sitting upright. This is an amazing revelation to experience—to find that you don’t have to create tension to sit. Whether at the computer, on an airplane, or in a car, you can create the right relationships in yourself for comfortable sitting. - Amira |
alexander awareness week
october 6–14, 2007
In support of this international event, I am offering
half-price introductory lessons.
It is best to schedule your introductory lesson now to ensure there is space for you.
Click here to schedule.
It is best to schedule your introductory lesson now to ensure there is space for you.
Click here to schedule.
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Lessons are personalized to your individual needs. They help you
let go of your habitual
holding and tension so you can have more freedom in movement. They
are like tutoring
to teach better posture, easier movement, poise and inner
calm.
it's not just your chair
how to sit comfortably using the alexander technique
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The habitual way you sit may be causing you pain. I am offering a
class that will teach how to apply the principles of the Alexander
Technique to sitting comfortably. Weekend Class Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Nov. 3rd, 10th, 17th and Dec. 1 + one individual lesson (Class skips the week of Thanksgiving) Prerequisite: a workshop or one individual lesson $235 (includes cost of one individual lesson) or Weeknight Class Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Oct. 30th, Nov. 6th, 13th and 27th + one individual lesson (Class skips the week of Thanksgiving) Prerequisite: a workshop or one individual lesson $235 (includes cost of one individual lesson) I ask that you attend a workshop or take a private lesson prior to the start of the class so that you will already have a basic understanding of the Alexander Technique. This will allow us to jump right into learning about sitting. Click here to register. |
Class Schedule Week One: Balancing and dynamic posture while sitting Week Two: Proper engagement of the arms to support the torso in sitting Week Three: Releasing the legs to support the torso while sitting Week Four: Sitting and activity, how to sit while driving, writing, typing, talking on the phone Click here for the detailed syllabus. Each class includes: - practical information for you to use immediately - reading material and visual aids to augment your in-class learning - experiential exercises and lots of hands-on guidance - a private lesson to support the in class work Class size is limited to 4 people because the Alexander Technique is best learned through hands-on guidance from a teacher. Limiting the size ensures everyone gets sufficient hands-on work. The class cost includes one private lesson. I suggest that you schedule this when you register. It is best to have the lesson sometime during the first two weeks of the class. |
workshop
releasing neck and back pain
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Participants really liked this workshop last month, so I am offering
it again. Workshop size is limited to five people. Learn how to let your head, neck, and shoulders work with each other to release long held tension and pain. |
 Saturday October 20th 10:00–11:30 a.m., $30 |
The Alexander Technique can help you identify what you're doing
that's causing pain and tension so you can prevent it. This workshop is perfect for anyone who has functionally induced pain or a repetitive strain injury. Click here for more information and to register |
practice
a conscious movement
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The Alexander Technique is for your daily life. For this
month’s practice, I describe a method of finding balance while
sitting. Go to:
www.amiraalvarez.com/practices |
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Amira Alvarez, M.AmSAT
Member American Society for the Alexander Technique