Alexander Technique Centre Ireland Newsletter, Autumn 2014

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Welcome

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Welcome to the Autumn 2014 edition of the newsletter. We hope you enjoy it! A special welcome if you are new to the Alexander Technique mailing list. We will not fill up your inbox as you will be only sent an e-newsletter about 3-4 times a year. Have a great Autumn!

A human being is a part of a whole, called by us 'universe', a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest... a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires   — Albert Einstein

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Alexander Technique Congress 2015 News

Audience at Alexander Technique Congress

Over 500 people have already registered for the international Alexander Technique Congress which will be held in Limerick, Ireland in 2015.

I am happy to announce that Niall Kelly and Glenna Batson have joined me as directors, working hard to create an amazing event where everyone feels welcome. This Congress will be a place where anyone interested can share the magic of the Alexander Technique. It will give you extra life tools and inspiration to radically strengthen your confidence in your self. Please come with an open mind, an adventurous spirit, and a sense of humour.

I am delighted that Rome Earle and Judith Stransky have agreed to highlight the Congress by taking part in a panel discussion and both will give public interviews. Rome Earle is one of two Alexander Technique teachers alive today who trained with F.M. Alexander. After studying in his teacher training class from 1949 to 1951 she moved to the United States without finishing the course. Twenty years later, after getting married and raising four children, Rome returned to London to do her last year of training with Patrick Macdonald, receiving her certification in 1974. Rome has taught on several training courses in California. Judith Stransky was instrumental in the promotion and foundation of the Alexander Technique in the United States. Trained by Judy Leibowitz, she was a co-Director of the American Center for the Alexander Technique (ACAT), and co-Founder of both ACAT WEST and the Alexander Training Institute of Los Angeles as far back as the 1960's.

The Congress will take place on the University of Limerick campus, known for its natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and sophisticated service. Most participants will sleep, eat, and learn on campus. Exchange rooms and breakout rooms will be available all day long so you can exchange work, chat, or discuss all aspects of the Work to your heart's content. We have set aside special rooms for trainees or newly qualified teachers, where they can work comfortably with others whose experience is similar to their own. We've also planned plenty of top quality entertainment to suit every taste with Irish musicians, a limerick competition, and a gala dinner on the last night.

Discount for newsletter subscribers

We have made every effort to make this an affordable Congress. You'll find plenty of value for your money! There will be a special rate of €126 off for everyone on our mailing list who registers before November 1st, 2014. Just enter the discount code is AT101 when registering.

For more details of the Congress please see the AT Congress website →

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Special Offer Extended: Free Alexander Technique MP3 with every book order

Up to January 1st 2015 we are giving away a free MP3 with every book you order (worth €6.90). The books include:

Back In Balance Change Your Posture, Change Your Life The Alexander Technique Workbook The Alexander Technique Manual Mind and Body Stress Relief with the Alexander Technique (eBook) The Alexander Technique: Natural Poise for Health (eBook)
  • Back In Balance
  • Change Your Posture, Change Your Life
  • The Alexander Technique Workbook - 2011 Edition
  • The Alexander Technique Manual
  • Mind & Body Stress Relief with the Alexander Technique (eBook)
  • The Alexander Technique - Natural Poise for Health (eBook)

To redeem this offer please go to www.alexander.ie/books.html, choose and order a book, then send an email to info@alexander.ie quoting your order no and a free mp3 will be sent to you by email.

This MP3 is the perfect accompaniment to any of the Alexander Technique books. It lasts for 40 minutes and talks you through a simple procedure that helps you let go of unwanted muscle tension. This will improve your breathing and posture, and in turn can prevent or relieve backache, neck-ache, headaches and stress. It is designed to be used over and over again, benefiting you each time it is played.

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Three-day workshop with Wolfgang Weiser, Sweden, October 7th - 9th

'The ABC Alexander Technique Workshop', Part 2

Wolfgang Weiser, Alexander Technique teacher

The ABC workshop is based on the contents of:
A – Anatomy, function and design
B – Balance experience, balance work, balance art
C - Circus skills and new ways of movement

After his last very successful visit the Alexander Centre is delighted to welcome Wolfgang back for another fun-filled week of learning! This will be a practical workshop providing you with a number of unusual activities. As a follow up, regarding the abilities of participants, we will explore balancing on the floor, on the balance board or on the tightrope. We will also work with juggling and other physical-thinking activities. Participants will gain new ideas and experience about their balance, habits, co-ordination and movement. The basic idea is to use unfamiliar activities to give the participants a chance to work with the Alexander Technique as psycho-physical education.

About Wolfgang Weiser

Wolfgang trained in England and Germany between 1993 and 1997. He is an internationally-recognised AT teacher and has taught the AT at the Theatre University of Stockholm and worked with dancers and musicians all over Sweden, including the Dance and Theatre Festival in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Prior experience includes working as a performer, actor, dancer and juggler since 1984. He also holds a BA in education in theatre and is researching movement formation in educational science as well running a residence project on the Island of Gotland called 'Vibrationplant', where he gives summer courses with Trish Hemingway.

Course Details

Dates: Tuesday 7th - Thursday 9th October 2014
Times: 10.00 am – 4.30 pm each day
Venue: The Alexander Training College, Moycullen, Co. Galway
Directions: www.alexander.ie/directions.html
Cost: €195
Suitable for: those with some experience of AT
To Book: Please contact Richard Brennan on 091 555800 or email info@alexander.ie

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Weekend workshop with Caren Bayer, USA, December 6th - 7th

Caren Bayer, Alexander Technique teacher

From the Ground Up

Using principles of both the Alexander Technique and Tai Chi, this two-day workshop will explore the essential energetic directions and stabilizing forces that lead to greater freedom and ease. Students will learn how to connect to the ground while building a steady, unwavering centre. From there, we will focus on unwinding unnecessary tensions and building neural pathways that quietly, yet powerfully, bring the body and mind back into alignment. This will be a hands-on, experiential class for every level.

Caren will offer private lessons on Monday the 8th December.

About Caren Bayer

Caren Bayer founded Manhattan Center for the Alexander Technique, in 2001, and has maintained a private practice in New York City since 1984. She received her certification in London from Patrick MacDonald, and her post-graduate certification from Rivka Cohen. Caren was a faculty member at the Rivka Cohen School for the Alexander Technique and at the Institute for the Alexander Technique (directed by Thomas Lemens). She has been on the faculty of Pacific College for Oriental Medicine and currently has a teaching affiliation at The New School for Social Research. As a former dancer, and a longtime student of the martial arts, yoga and meditation, Caren brings 30 years of movement research and awareness to her teaching. Please visit her website at www.carenbayer.com.

Course Details

Dates: Saturday 6th - Saturday 7th December 2014
Times: 10.30 am – 5.00 pm each day
Venue: The Alexander Training College, Moycullen, Co. Galway
Directions: www.alexander.ie/directions.html
Cost: €195
Suitable for: those with some experience of AT
To Book: Please contact Richard Brennan on 091 555800 or email info@alexander.ie

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School Chairs Campaign News

Many thanks to everyone who supported the campaign over the last year. The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) decision about the specification of school chairs will be made over the next few months

If you have not yet signed the petition you can do so here. You can also keep up-to-date with news and articles about this campaign on our own campaign page here.

The campaign page of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) now includes the above short video feature, as well as Twitter and Facebook links - see www.stat.org.uk/news/school-chairs-petition.

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Open Week at the Training College in Galway, October 21st - 24th (free)

Informal group at Alexander Technique Training Centre, Galway, Ireland

If you have ever considered doing further group courses in the Alexander Technique for you own personal interest, then you may be interested in the Open Week at the college. During this week people can come to the college for a day or a week and join in on the sessions.

This week is completely free to those who have never been to the college before, and half price (€95) to those who have visited before.

It is open to all those who have already had some lessons or who have been to an introductory workshop.

Please Note: The training course is also open to those who enjoy learning the technique in a group. You are welcome to join the training course for a week that suits you. You will receive an individual session as well as join in group sessions on various subjects including standing, walking, sitting and breathing.

Please see www.alexandertechniqueireland.com for more information about the training. To book a place please call 091 555800 or email info@alexander.ie.

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Training Course News

Informal group at Alexander Technique Training Centre, Galway, Ireland

Ever thought of becoming an Alexander teacher? To find out more about this very rewarding career please go to www.alexandertechniqueireland.com

Enrolments

There are three places available on the Alexander Technique Training Course, starting immediately, and one place in January. You can apply for either term anytime.

Visiting the Training Course

Although primarily the Training Course is for those who wish to train to become Alexander Technique teachers, we do welcome those who wish to visit for a day, a week or even a whole term to improve their own understanding of the Technique. Anyone who is thinking of training to be a teacher is welcome to visit during the Open Week or any other week by arrangement. For further information see www.alexandertechniqueireland.com/to-apply.html or contact the Centre on 091 555800.

TERM DATES

Autumn Term 2014

Start and end of term: Tuesday 17th September – Thursday 5th December
Mid-term break: 27th - 31st October

Course hours: Tues 2.30–6.30pm, Weds 9.30am–4pm, Thurs 9.30am–1.30pm, Fri 9–11am

For full details please visit: www.alexandertechniqueireland.com.

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One-year Postgraduate Diploma Course starting September 2014 in Galway

Anyone who has completed a 3 year Alexander Technique teacher training course is welcome to apply. The course will include one individual hands-on lesson each day for yourself; working with people who have had little or no experience of the technique; how to start and sustain a successful practice teaching the Alexander Technique; and many other related topics such as neuroscience and how to read MRI reports.

Anyone may join for any amount of time, but those who complete the one year course will receive a postgraduate diploma from the Alexander Technique Centre.

Please contact Richard for full details 091 555800 or email info@alexander.ie.

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Short Courses with Richard Brennan

Richard Brennan, director of Alexander Technique Centre, Galway, Ireland

Forthcoming Introductory and Intermediate short courses led by Richard Brennan are given below. Please note that you are also welcome to visit the college for intermediate training.

For booking information and further details, please visit our short courses page.

Esker Retreat Centre, Athenry, Co Galway
5th - 7th September 2014 - still places left
Back In Balance: Residential Weekend Workshop
€165 (€90 non-residential)

Lavistown House, Centre for Creative Living, Lavistown, Co Kilkenny
20th - 21st September 2014
Change Your Posture, Change Your Life: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique
€170

The Three Towers, Slieve Aughty Centre, Kylebrack West, Loughrea, Co Galway
28th September 2014
Back In Balance: One Day Introduction to the Alexander Technique
€65

National University of Ireland, Galway
8th + 15th November 2014
Change Your Posture, Change Your Life: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique
€150

Emmaus Centre, Lissenhall, Swords, Co Dublin
29th - 30th November 2014
Alexander Technique Introductory Workshop
€190

Emmaus Centre, Lissenhall, Swords, Co Dublin
21st - 22nd February 2015
Change Your Posture, Change Your Life Workshop
€190

Emmaus Centre, Lissenhall, Swords, Co Dublin
25th - 29th May 2015
Alexander Technique Immersion: Residential Five Day Course
€495

Emmaus Centre, Lissenhall, Swords, Co Dublin
14th - 15th November 2015
Back In Balance Workshop
€190

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