Alexander Technique Intro Weekends at Claridge House, Lingfield, Surrey

Learn about the Alexander technique or refresh your skills in the calm, comfortable surroundings of Claridge House Quaker retreat centre near Lingfield in rural Surrey.

Find out how the Alexander technique reduces pain, strain and tension and how it will improve your health and state of mind. The course uses explanation, activities and discussion to show the principles of the Alexander technique, along with constructive rest and gentle hands-on work from the tutor.
The first session of the course is on Friday after dinner, or before dinner if all participants are present. The last is before lunch on Sunday.

Claridge House is a lovely Victorian house set in two acres of gardens. It is known for its delicious vegetarian catering and its friendly staff who will take great care of you. For the price of £399 you get six sessions of tuition with Jill the tutor, full board in a private room with a modern en suite shower, all delicious vegetarian meals and tea and cake during refreshment breaks. Non-residential guests are welcome and pay £199 with some meals included.

Your tutor, Jill Payne, is a very experienced AT teacher based in Beckenham, south east London. She has been presenting courses at Claridge House for many years, always to popular acclaim. Jill's humour, clear explanation and enthusiasm in six sessions over the weekend make for a super introduction to Alexander work and is a great reminder for those with previous experience. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Extra private lessons can be booked on Saturday afternoon by arrangement with Jill (pay on the day).

Previous participants on the course said:

   "Along with the peaceful, loving space Jill's humour, energy and compassionate spirit were very healing."

   "Thank you for a super weekend! Excellent tutor, delicious food and lovely surroundings. It was just the introduction I was hoping for."

   "Absolute game-changer: when I think about the AT principles taught by Jill I apply them and, miraculously, I'm able to function without pain!"

Please contact Claridge House for bookings at  welcome@claridgehouse.org.uk. Phone 01342 832 150.

For more detailed information about the course content please contact Jill, the tutor at jillpayne@skillforlife.com
See her website .www.skillforlife.com