AT Samplers
Come join Amira for a hands-on introduction to the Alexander Technique. details
Curious about the Technique? Thinking about taking individual lessons, a group class, or bringing the Technique to your institution? Or just want to find out more? This class is for you. Everyone gets hands-on experience—class limited to 4!
Next Dates:
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Fee: $20
Location: 41 Union Square West
Pre-registration required, lessons@amiraglaser.com or 646.246.7983
Re-Discover Your Natural Ease:
Alexander Technique group class
In this series of six classes we will explore the principles of the Alexander Technique and seek to deepen our understanding and use of the Technique in our daily lives.
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A great introduction to the Technique, I also welcome students with all levels of experience – however little or much – who want to expand or refresh their skills. Class size limited, register early!
In class we will explore:
- Tension patterns you may be experiencing and how to move out of them.
- Freeing the natural breath.
- The integration of the head-neck-back relationship.
- Choosing response vs. reaction.
- The functional anatomy of our movement.
- The impact of our thought on our bodies.
- Everyday movements like walking, reaching and bending, as well as specialized activities from your daily life (such as public speaking, performing arts, computer and desk work, meditation and yoga postures, etc.).
Dates: Sundays, June 2nd – July 7th
Time: 4-5:30 pm
Class registration includes one individual lesson for each participant
Fee: $225 by May 24th, $250 thereafter.
Location: The American Center for the Alexander Technique, 39 W 14th St.
Free your Neck, Free your Back: An Introductory Workshop on the Alexander Technique
This introductory workshop is for people coping with neck, back and shoulder pain or discomfort.
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Ever wondered if there are thing that you do to exacerbate your unease? We’ll look at how the Alexander Technique fits into these common concerns and participants will have a chance for some gentle experiential understanding.
Next Date: TBA
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Fee: $25
Alexander Technique for Performers with The Art of Breathing
Find your ‘inspiration.’ This workshop is designed especially for those who perform or desire to.
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In this half-day workshop, students will have the chance to connect with the present moment awareness of the Alexander Technique and apply its principles to their art form.
We will also explore the natural breath and look at how we can stop interfering with the ‘inspiration’ of our emotional expression. A wonderful way for performers to re-connect and refresh previous Alexander study; as well as those looking for an in-depth introduction to the Alexander Technique.
Next date TBA
Fee:$75
Location: The American Center for the Alexander Technique, 39 W 14th St.
De-Stress with the Alexander Technique
Stressed? Body aches and pains? Join Amira to find out more about this practical approach for bringing more ease into your daily life.
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An hour and a half workshop is designed to introduce you to the Alexander Technique, and look at applications for how you can use the Technique to live a more stress-free life. Do everything you want and need to do, while doing less within yourself! Discover the Alexander Technique.
Next Date TBA
Fee: $25
Please check back for upcoming dates and locations, or email lessons@amiraglaser.com and we will notify you!
Alexander Technique For Yoga
This 4 hour workshop with Amira and RYT Esther Palmer is for Yoga practitioners of all levels of experience who want to deepen their practice and increase their understanding of how to prevent injury.
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At the request of students looking to bring the approach of the Alexander Technique to a mindful Yoga practice, Amira and Esther have co-created this workshop. The Alexander Technique will help you identify how to tailor any yoga posture to suit your body and allow you to build the strength, mobility, and awareness to move efficiently on and off the mat. This afternoon workshop will introduce you to the Alexander Technique and give you tools to apply your new knowledge to yoga, no matter what style you practice. All levels welcome.
Date: Saturday, December 15
Time: 12:30 – 4:45 pm
Fee: Early-bird $90 by December 1st, $110 thereafter
To register: lessons@amiraglaser.com or 646.246.7983
