Forward & Up into 2024

My next immersive 3-day weekend masterclass at my home in Hampshire (accommodation provided) will take place from 5-7 January 2024. 

Travel from London, if not driving, is by train to Bramley, Hants. via Reading or Basingstoke. 

As well as traditional AT work, we will cook and eat together, discuss the therapeutic, educational and evolutionary ideas of F M Alexander. Drawing on my work with many first-generation teachers we will explore ways of integrating stopping and directing into all aspects of our lives. For people travelling long distances, overnight accommodation can also be provided at no extra cost on Thursday 4 and/or Sunday 7 January.

These weekends have been very well-received by earlier participants (see First Weekend Masterclass and Second Weekend Masterclass). Attendance will be limited to seven people; teachers, students and pupils. 

Cost, including food, accommodation and over 17 hours of tuition, is £400. If you would like to apply or to get further information, contact me by email.

The Schedule       

The Programme will include:-

• Understanding opposition: the primary postural pulls.
• Connecting legs and back: becoming one piece.
• The “up” along the spine.
• Saying “no”, stopping and finding quiet.
• The whole-self touch: being behind your actions.
• Natural breathing: the difference between chest breathing, abdominal breathing and diaphragmatic breathing.
• Counter rotation – in walking, sport and playing a musical instrument.
• Going into movement: the head leads and the body follows.
• Staying present: be here now!
• Working with energy
• The giving and withholding of consent: letting do