Robyn Avalon

Robyn is the Founding Director of the Contemporary Alexander School, offering self-paced, non-residential teacher training programs in Santa Fe (NM), Portland (OR), Tucson (AZ), LA & NYC; as well as being Co-Director of the Alexander Alliance Europe, offering workshops, teacher training, and post-graduate studies throughout Europe. Robyn is also the Creator of Living in a Body™, a Professional Body Mapping Certification Course translated into multiple languages and taught worldwide.

Robyn’s primary studies were with Marjorie Barstow, Bruce Fertman, and the Alexander Alliance, and she now continues Marj’s lineage in her own training programs. In addition, Robyn has also had the pleasure of being mentored by numerous first and second generation teachers over the past 45 years, and enjoys exploring ways to bridge all styles.

At this point in her career, Robyn’s main interests include training Alexander Teachers in Group Teaching/Crafting of Alexander Games; teaching in real life situations and activities; incorporating Body Mapping (LIAB™), bridging classical and contemporary styles of the Work; and helping to bring more awareness to Equity and Diversity issues within our profession.