Upcoming Lessons & Workshops
An end to back pain! "Lessons in the Alexander Technique have long-term benefits for chronic back pain" New Clinical Research BMJ 2008 The Alexander Technique helps you when...
- you suffer from back pain
- you exercise or enjoy sports
- you are a performer or a speaker
- you are stressed
- you are pregnant or a new mum (or dad)
...or when you want to change habits that stop you enjoying a happy, healthy life.
The Technique teaches you to use your body more efficiently and effectively. Content includes the concept of moving without strain, and paying attention to habitual tensions that interfere with smooth transitions.
Gift Certificates
Gift packages are available for individuals or small groups, in single lessons or sets — great for Valentines Day, Christmas ... Contact for details: alex-do@victoria.tc.ca
Alexander Introductions
Introductory sessions may be arranged in the local community and farther afield, welcoming new students to the exciting process of re-discovering how to balance their lives. There will be some individual work as well as group observation. A short video will be available also.
Alexander Technique Applications
Looking at easier ways to develop a better balance in our lives. Discovering the importance of the Head-neck-back relationship, or Primary Control, facilitating better psycho-physical awarness. A primary illustration is how we choose to sit — not just the arrangement of our physical body, but the mental/emotional influences that affect the outcome. The F.M. Alexander Technique is primarily about changing habits of mind, secondarily their outcomes — improving posture, or poise.
Put simply a way to co-ordinate ourselves, and our reactions. A way to overcome harmful habits. Recommended for anyone wanting to improve their poise, movements and speech. All ages and abilities are welcome. There will be individualized attention, and lots of time for questions, references provided for books/internet. Brief video/DVD segments will add to the mix of the discussion and participant selected daily activities, along with training more accurate observation skills. Workplace, home, or sports settings may be accommodated.
Alexander Technique Workshops at UVic
February 4th and 5th, all day.
Back pains, stiff necks and locked joints are often the result of how we use, or misuse ourselves. The Alexander Technique teaches you how to eliminate unconscious tension, and how to replace it with mindful and joyful freedom of movement. Learn the principles of the technique, and its practical applications for your daily life. Using gentle manual guidance, you will improve both your sensory awareness and your ability to distribute muscular tension in a more efficient way. Voice and small group work will help to focus on areas for improvement.
Registration details from the University of Victoria. please contact them at
http://www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca
Iyengar Yoga
Johanna became a member of of the internationally recognized Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria in 2006, and was accepted on their Teacher Training program in 2009. Her Introductory classes in the Community currently include Fernwood Neighbour Resource group and the James Bay Community School Centre.
Both classes will recommence in the Fall.
Fernwood near the Belfrey on Gladstone
Tuesday evenings 5:30 - 6:30pm
September 13th - October 11th
October 18th - November 15th
November 22nd - December 20th
runs for 3 x five week terms; each term $45 preregistered or $10 drop ins. Please call for information
(250) 381-1552 ext: 100 or email: info@fernwoodnrg.ca www.fernwoodnrg.ca
James Bay near Thrifty's five corners on Oswego
Wednesday mornings from 08:45 - 9:45
14th September - 30th November
18th January - 28th March 2012
2 x 12 weeks full registration is encouraged, all Iyengar Yoga classes at this location are $2 drop-in.
Please call (250) 389- 1470 or go to their web site www.jamesbaycentre.ca
Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria
Johanna teaches with other trainees in the Iyengar Yoga lab four sessions each month. Tuesdays 12 to 1; classes are free but registration is encouraged - 250-386-9642.
The next Yoga lab starts October 6th and 13th, Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.; donations welcome.