Lessons are available in Birchwood, Warrington. where I have a dedicated teaching room.Tel: 07854 025726. The current fee is £55 for the first lesson which covers an initial assessment & an introduction to the Technique & its principles. The initial assessment lasts approximately 1 hour. Subsequent lessons are £45 for a 40-50 minute lesson. A 24 hour cancellation fee applies.
Special Course of 6 sessions £250 specifically aimed at those with back pain to get you back moving again. This course of 6 lessons will include the following
- A detailed assessment of your posture, possible causes of any pain or discomfort.
- Body mapping and functional anatomy or as I call it living anatomy, teaching you the principle joints used in movement so that you can discover greater freedom of movement and can get back to the activities you enjoy doing.
- Sitting at a computer comfortably
- Bending - how to bend without wincing
- Applying the principles to everyday life such as driving, walking or gardening.
- Using the arms and shoulders properly to avoid pain & improve your posture
- Breathing.
Special Course of 6 sessions £230 specifically aimed at those with back pain to get you back moving again. This course of 6 lessons will include the following
- A detailed assessment of your posture, possible causes of any pain or discomfort.
- Body mapping and functional anatomy or as I call it living anatomy, teaching you the principle joints used in movement so that you can discover greater freedom of movement and can get back to the activities you enjoy doing.
- Sitting at a computer comfortably
- Bending - how to bend without wincing
- Applying the principles to everyday life such as driving, walking or gardening.
- Using the arms and shoulders properly to avoid pain & improve your posture
- Breathing
- I will give you the skills and techniques to help you to help yourself giving you the confidence to move without the thought of pain
An introduction to the Alexander Technique (Mindful movement classes) - Lymm Youth & Community Centre
Group classes are currently suspended but please contact me to book on future classes.
5 week course Cost £65 including refreshments in the coffee break
This is a practical introduction where you will be able to pick up skills that you can utilise straight away in your daily life - applying Mindfulness to everyday situations & activities
During the session we will cover the basic principles of the Alexander Technique & an introduction to the HEAD< NECK<BACK relationship which is important in preventing mis-use of the back. We will also cover basic anatomy, how to bend without strain, sitting at a computer / driving. Walking and climbing stairs. Applying the Technique to your hobbies such as gardening or hill walking. Part of the sessions will also include lying down on the floor in the active rest position which is a great way to release muscular tension in the back & torso, and it helps improve your posture too.
What previous attendees of workshops / evening classes have said "A great course. Some really usefull ideas and quite easy to put into practice."
"I enjoyed the course. I didn't know what to expect but it was much more than my expectations".
"I liked the way we were encouraged to join in and discuss our observations. I liked the practical hands on approach."
"I have started to introduced the techniques into my day to day living"
"I have not experienced back pain in the last few weeks"
"I am more self aware & my back is much 'happier'"
Please contact me with your details & for further information.
AT Works - Corporate workshops and lessons - Alexander Technique and its benefits in the workplace
With back pain and neck pain being suffered by more than two thirds of the population and costing the economy £5 billion a year businesses may wish to consider offering Alexander Technique sessions to staff as part of their health and wellbeing programmes. Sessions can include introductory talks, group activities and workshops or individual Alexander lessons.
Alexander Technique really can make a positive contribution to your business success!
For further information about workplace well-being programmes contact me 07854 025726
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