This Autumn (from 9th October) Regina is again offering an introduction to the Alexander Technique at VHS Graz. This is a ten week introductory group course, which will run (if there are enough enrolments) on Wednesdays from 6:00-6:50pm in the new VHS building in Köflacher Gasse 7, 8020 Graz. Everybody welcome!
More information and how to book at the VHS website.
In Spring 2020 the course is scheduled to be repeated, starting 12th February 2020.
In the San Francisco Classical Voice Mezzo J’Nai Bridges talks about the varied demands on an Opera singer for a role like Carmen. “I knew that this role was a vocal marathon, but I did not quite anticipate how much of a physical marathon it is as well.” She says in this production “I am bending down, rolling on the floor, being pushed, and dancing — all to be very conscious of, because the voice is affected by these movements.” Bridges credits the Alexander Technique for “improved posture and movement, which is believed to have helped reduce and prevent problems caused by bad habits. This also tremendously helps me sing with less tension.”
Read the full article here.
A current article about Alexander Technique in the online version of the Austrian newspaper Der Standard with reference to this year’s open day (27 April 2019) of the Gesellschaft für F. M. Alexander-Technik Österreich (G.A.T.OE.).
The March issue of the magazine Lust aufs Leben has published a lovely, three-page illustrated article which gives a short introduction to the Alexander Technique. The article can also be accessed in the online version of the magazine.
If you are interested in a practical introduction to the Alexander Technique, then you are welcome to book for one of our introductory workshops in Graz, our next dates are 6th or 27th April. Of course you can start anytime with individual lessons.
If you are in Vienna on 27th April you could attend the free open day of the Gesellschaft für F. M. Alexander-Technik Österreich (G.A.T.OE.).
Thursday, 7th March 2019, 7.00-8.30 pm or
Saturday, 27th April 2019, 10.30-12.00 noon
The Alexander Technique is about moving, sitting, standing more easily and freely in everyday life. Frequently we are using much more tension and effort than necessary in many day-to-day activities, and many people end up with aches and pain, for example backpain. The Alexander Technique is a very different approach, yet ultimately very simple. It is not a treatment, there are no exercises nor do you need any special equipment. We are retraining how we are using ourselves – our body and mind – in everyday activities. In this short workshop we will introduce some fundamental principles of the Technique via some practical demonstrations; we will look at some basic movements, and you will learn about a different way of sitting which is better for your back.
Who
Jean Fischer, assisted by Regina Stratil
Language: predominantly English
Fees and booking
Fee: €20 (per person and date)
Booking: jean@atstudio.at (Tel.: 0316/319468)
Max. 5 participants
When
Thursday, 7th March 2019, 7.00-8.30 pm or
Saturday, 27th April 2019, 10.30-12.00 noon
(same workshop on two different dates)
Where
Alexander-Technik Studio Graz
Harrachgasse 4/2 (1. OG rechts)
8010 Graz
Styria
Austria
Move more easily, live more serenely with the Alexander Technique!
A short article about the Alexander Technique in Wellness Magazin announcing the open day of the Gesellschaft für F. M. Alexander-Technik Österreich at Museumsquartier in Vienn am 27th April 2019.
Our colleagues at the Wiener Ausbildungzentrum für Alexandertechnik are organising a workshop ‘Current Science and Alexander Technique’ with Dr Patrick Johnson and Dr Tim Cacciatore in May in Vienna, which we would like to recommend to all Alexander Technique teachers and trainees.
May 4th and 5th, 2019 – 10 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, 10 am – 4:00 pm Sunday
€ 170 ( € 150 if paid before March 30)
For questions and booking please contact Andreas Sandri: alexandertechnik@sandri.at
A PDF poster can be downloaded from G.A.T.OE. (Gesellschaft für Alexander-Technik Österreich).
Details
The goal of these workshops is to confront our current relationship with science and to get our scientific explanations and concepts up-to-date. We combine lectures, group activities, and discussion to identify and debunk misconceptions and to build new, current models that support what we do and how we communicate.
We emphasize rigor, jargon-free communication, and reference to current experiments.
Specific topics will include postural control, sensory appreciation, body schema, stress, biomechanics of procedures, emotions, inhibition, and direction. Activities will include body illusions, experiencing body schema in action, inhibition tests, and plenty of break out discussion groups. We will also be debunking outdated concepts such as tonic neck reflexes, righting reflexes, ingrained startle pattern, tensegrity, and natural movement.
About us
We have been giving these workshops for three years now, live and via webinars, in Ireland, Spain, England, Israel, The Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and the USA for both AT teachers and teachers in training. Our initial goal was to communicate rigorous science of Alexander Technique in ways that are accessible and fun. The workshops have since grown in both content and scope. They are now part of a broader dialogue about how to think objectively, scientifically, and professionally about what we do. We are excited about the enthusiasm and content they have generated.
Dr. Johnson is a PhD. physicist and a practicing STAT/NeVLAT certified teacher of the Alexander technique with over 15 years of research experience and 8 years of AT teaching experience. Dr. Cacciatore is a PhD. Neuroscientist and STAT certified teacher, author of many peer reviewed scientific articles on Alexander technique, with 20 years of research experience.
For whom?
This workshop is for Alexander teachers, teachers in training, and students who want to understand Alexander technique from a scientific perspective. No background in science is needed. For participants who have taken workshops with us before, this workshop will serve both as a review and reinforcement of concepts and will include new material – we are constantly updating our material
Location:
Wiener Ausbildungszentrum für Alexandertechnik.
Lustgasse 3, 1030 Vienna
Austria
Time:
May 4th and 5th, 2019 – 10 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, 10 am – 4:00 pm Sunday
Price:
€ 170 ( € 150 if paid before March 30)
Contact:
alexandertechnik@sandri.at
Saturday 05 January, 10:00 am – 12 noon
If you would prefer to find out a bit more about the Alexander Technique before trying a lesson, then come along to an Open Hour. You can meet us, hear a short talk about what the Alexander Technique is, and how it could benefit you. You can also experience the Alexander Technique for yourself in a short practical demonstration (time allowing), and have your questions answered.
This event will be in English and German.
You can just drop in during the Open Hour, there is no need to book in advance. We look forward to meeting you!
Thursday 29 November, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
If you would prefer to find out a bit more about the Alexander Technique before trying a lesson, then come along to an Open Hour. You can meet us, hear a short talk about what the Alexander Technique is, and how it could benefit you. You can also experience the Alexander Technique for yourself in a short practical demonstration (time allowing), and have your questions answered.
This event will be in English and German.
You can just drop in during the Open Hour, there is no need to book in advance. We look forward to meeting you!
Short introductory workshop/lecture to the Alexander Technique with Jean and Regina at City Yoga Graz
When: Thursday 22nd November 2018, 4:30 – 5:10 pm
Where: City Yoga, Am Eisernen Tor 3, 8010 Graz, Austria
Who: Everybody welcome!
How much: Free, no booking in advance required.
Language: Jean will guide through the workshop in English, Regina will add explanations in German if necessary.
The Alexander Technique is about moving, sitting, standing more easily and freely in everyday life. Frequently we are using much more tension and effort than necessary in many day-to-day activities, and many people end up with aches and pains, for example back pain. The Alexander Technique is a very different approach, yet ultimately very simple. It is not a treatment, there are no exercises nor do you need any special equipment. We are retraining how we are using ourselves – our body and mind – in everyday activities. In this short workshop we will introduce some fundamental principles of the Technique via some practical games; we will look at some basic movements, and you will learn about a different way of sitting which is better for your back.
