Integrating Fascial Unwinding with the Alexander Technique
This workshop explores how fascial unwinding, a gentle technique used in Craniosacral Therapy, can be integrated with the Alexander Technique to release deep-seated tension and improve overall movement. Fascial unwinding involves gently guiding the body to release restrictions in the fascia, the connective tissue that supports and surrounds muscles and organs. This process can profoundly […]
The Future of AT: Embodied Action with The Poise Project
For decades, and in countless professional meetings and conferences, AT teachers have discussed amongst themselves: “How can the Alexander principles be better known? What is the ‘Future of AT’?” The Poise Project was launched in 2016 to move these discussions forward into action. For nine years, with single-minded determination, a nonprofit infrastructure, and a strategic […]
Kinaesthetic Energy Patterns and the Alexander Technique: How Energy Patterns Can Enhance and Expand Our Perceptual and Pedagogical Skills
Researchers have proposed that four primary energy patterns flow through the human nervous system. These patterns are hypothesized to comprise the primary neuromuscular connection between body and mind. Discovered in the 1930s by kinaesiologist, Josephine Rathbone, who was researching the ways people move and hold residual tension in their bodies, these energy patterns manifest in […]
Being in Nature, Connecting Inside and Out
Being in Nature, Connecting Inside and Out A practical and joyful exploration of how our Alexander Technique work can help others, and ourselves, find a deeper connection to Nature for wellbeing. The wellbeing and transformative effects of being in Nature are becoming more well known with shinrin yoku (forest bathing), heliotherapy, ‘wilding’ retreats, mindful walks […]
Sensorial Experience of Space and Time in Making Haiku
Sensing the space and time in a different way, as writing Haiku. Midori explores the different ways of unifying our field of attention in space and oneself, and experiments with how this affects the quality of being oneself.
The Other End of the Story
Observing mammals similar to us such as cats or horses, we do see a distinct and lively use of their ‘other ends’ – their tails – which very precisely and communicatively express the state of their whole beings. Their tails act as a counterpart to their head and neck. This results in an unconditional degree […]
Inhibit / Inhabit / Unhabit
This workshop will explore another facet of Inhibition – becoming curious and intimate with the quality of our habits and learning to accommodate them, even if there is injury or pain involved. When our patterns are welcomed – not shunned – they can unwind in the context of our whole being, supported by the ground […]
Workplace Health Promotion with the Alexander Technique in the Swiss Chocolate Industry at Sprüngli
We will share insights on applying the Alexander Technique, paired with Priska Gauger Schelbert’s balance-time® concept, within a chocolate industry context. This Workshop aims to equip Alexander Technique teachers with strategies for integrating body awareness, stress reduction, and health-promoting practices into a high-demand workplace. Through this approach, we demonstrate how the Alexander Technique, alongside balance-time® […]
Abodominals and Directions
AbdominalsThe abdominal muscles are located between the ribs and the pelvis on the front of the body. The abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure. What happens to our abdominal muscles when working with the Alexander method? The abdomen is the front part of the […]
From Trauma to Post Trauma Growth
Introduction:Trauma can deeply impact both the body and mind, often manifesting in physical tension, restricted movement, short breath and emotional distress. The Alexander Technique offers a unique approach to trauma treatment by addressing the senses by the body and mind through conscious control experience, awareness and light touch of the teacher. This workshop will explore […]