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Calendar of Events -
March 2008
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For Freedom and Balance in Body, Mind and Spirit Experience the Alexander Technique
Instructor: Alana Cox
Time: Wednesday, March 5th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM (in the loft)
Location: Listening, The Barre Integrated Health Center, 35 South Street, Barre, MA upstairs in the loft of the main building
Cost: $20.00
Pre-requisite: Open to anyone
Information/Registration: Please call Alana Cox at 978 544-6174 or email alanaforat@hotmail.com
Description: Whether you’re playing an instrument, driving a car, using a computer, exercising, writing, or cooking, unconscious habits of tension can interfere with your activity and cause fatigue or pain. The Alexander Technique is an educational method that helps you eliminate these harmful habits through increased awareness and control in everyday activities. In this introductory workshop we will discuss the basic principles of this method, and demonstrate how you can apply them in ordinary movements. If you’ve been curious about the Alexander Technique, this is an enjoyable way to find out more.
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Get Relief From Chronic Tension & Pain: Introduction to the Alexander Technique
Instructor: Ruth Rootberg
Time: 4 Wednesdays, March 5 – April 2 (not March 19), 7:30 – 9:00pm
Location: Holyoke Community College
Pre-requisite: None
Information/Registration: Arvard Lingham, Phone: (413) 552-2007, e-mail: alingham@hcc.mass.edu
Description: Do you want to learn to act with calm and clarity during stressful situations? How to get relief from chronic tension/pain in your neck, back, shoulders, or knees? How to get the most out of your yoga practice, stretching program, favorite sport, dancing style, or instrument? Want to learn one techinque to do it all? Try the Alexander Technique. Learn simple self-care de-stressing techniques, ways to bend, sit, stand, and walk tall, and use your thinking to change unconscious habits so you move with more ease. Deepen self-awareness through independent explorations. Ruth Roootberg, certified Alexander Technique teacher, offers individualized verble and hands-on guidance. Wear loose fitting clothes.
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Free "Move Better, Feel Better" Lecture/Demonstration
Instructor:
Sara
Miller
&
Eric Miller
Time: Saturday, March 8th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Eric and Sara's home studio, 159 Elmfield Street, West Hartford, CT
Cost: FREE
Pre-requisite: Open to anyone
Information/Registration: Eric and Sara Miller at 860-656-6177 or info@MillerAT.com
Description: Do you experience tension or fatigue at work or during certain everyday activities? Do you wish you had better posture and balance? Then attend the FREE "Move Better, Feel Better" class and learn how the Alexander Technique can help you! This world-renowned technique will teach you how to take care of yourself while at work or home, so that you can reduce tension, prevent aches and pains, and restore natural coordination.
In this class you will:
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Begin to investigate how you use your body by exploring the mind-body connection.
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Explore ways of moving with less tension.
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Receive personal hands on guidance from the teacher.
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Learn simple tips for improving how you move.
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Alexander Technique for Dancers and Movers: Hartt School Community Division
Time: Starts Wednesday, January 9th - March 5th 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (8 week class) No class 2/13
Location: Class offered through The Hartt School Community Division Dance Department. Location: Hartt Dance and Opera Center, 224 Farmington Avenue, Hartford
Cost: $100 for 8 week class.
Pre-requisite: Open to anyone
Information about class: Sara Miller at 860-656-6177 or Sara@MillerAT.com or contact The Hartt Community Division at 860-525-9396 x10 or email dancedesk@hartford.edu
Registration: The Hartt School Community Division, click link to go to website or call 860-525-9396 x10
Description: Do you love to dance, do yoga, tai chi, or just move your body? Using principles of the Alexander Technique you can enjoy moving even more. This world-renowned method will help you improve body awareness and uncover patterns of tension that effect posture and alignment. Through one-on-one guidance and group activities you will investigate how you are using your body and experience moving with more ease and freedom; and learn important skills for preventing/reducing injury and pain. Each class has a specific emphasis and builds upon the previous. Please bring a floor mat or blanket for laying down.
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Alexander Technique for Musicians: Hartt School Community Division
Time: Thursday, March 6th - April 21st, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (8 week class)
Location: Class offered through The Hartt School Community Division Music Department. Location: Alfred C Fuller Music Center, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford
Cost: $100 Contact The Hartt School Community Division office at 860-768-4451 or harttcomm@hartford.edu for more info.
Pre-requisite: Open to anyone
Information about class: Eric Miller at 860-656-6177 or Eric@MillerAT.com or contact The Hartt Community Division at 860-768-4451 or email harttcomm@hartford.edu
Registration: The Hartt School Community Division office at 860-768-4451 or harttcomm@hartford.edu
Description: Are you an instrumentalist or vocalist experiencing tension or stress when you play or sing? Is poor posture or discomfort holding you back from performing at your full potential? Over the past 100 years, performing artists have found the Alexander Technique to be an effective method for managing the many demands they face both on and off stage. In this experiential course you will begin to improve your body awareness and reduce unnecessary muscle tension, allowing you to perform with greater ease and control. Through group activity and one-on-one instruction you will also learn healthy practicing techniques, how to prevent injury, and skills for improving your musicality and sound. This class is intended for instruments and vocalists at all levels. Classes are taught by Eric Miller, an experienced teacher of the Alexander Technique, musician, and composer.
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Moving Mindfully: The Alexander Technique (West Hartford Continuing Ed. Dept.) 5 week class
Instructor: Sara Miller
Time: Thursday, February 28th - March 27th, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Class offered through LifeLearn: West Hartford Continuing Education. Location Sedgwick Middle School Room 122
Cost: TBD paid to the West Hartford Continuing Education Department
Pre-requisite: Open to anyone
Information about class: Sara Miller at 860-656-6177 or Sara@MillerAT.com
Registration: LifeLearn: West Hartford Continuing Education, click link to go to website for brochure or call 860-561-6900
Description: Do you experience tension or fatigue at work or during certain everyday activities? Do you wish you had better posture and balance? Then experience how the Alexander Technique can help you! This world-renowned technique teaches you how to take care of yourself while at work or home, so that you can reduce tension, prevent aches and pains, and restore natural coordination. In this experiential class you will:
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Investigate how you use your body
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Learn to move with less tension by tapping into your mind-body connection.
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Learn the 3 principle of the Alexander Technique and how to apply them to your every day movements.
Class topics range from pain management, proper stretching techniques, constructive resting and much more. Please bring a floor mat for lying down.
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Moving Mindfully Workshop: The Alexander Technique (Farmington Continuing Ed. Dept.)
Location: Class offered through Farmington Continuing Education. Location: Farmington High School- Room 907. See brochure for directions.
Cost: TBD and paid to the Farmington Continuing Education Department
Pre-requisite: Open to anyone
Information about class: Eric Miller at 860-656-6177 or Eric@MillerAT.com
Registration: Click to see brochure Farmington Continuing Education or call 860-404-0290
Description: Do you experience tension or stress at work or during certain everyday activities? Then come and learn how the Alexander Technique can help you! This world-renowned technique will teach you how to take care of yourself while at work or home so that you can prevent aches and pains, and reduce stress. In this experiential course you will investigate how you use your body, explore the mind-body connection and learn skills for improving how you move and feel. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a floor mat for lying down.
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Just Say "No" To Pain at the Whole Health Expo
Instructor:
Ruth Rootberg
Time: Sunday, March 9, 11:00 – 11:45am
Location: Clarion Hotel, Northampton, MA; Exit 18 off I-91
Pre-requisite: None
Information/Registration: Ruth Rootberg, 413 687-7566 or RRootberg@comcast.net
Description: In our fast-paced society, can we only choose to be stressfully busy or collapse in fatigue? The Alexander Technique offers methods to stay calm admist the chaos, reduce physical and mental tension, and to find a peaceful yet alert way to be present from moment to moment. Hands-on demonstration offered.
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"Move Better, Feel Better" Presentation at Natural Nutmeg Networking Social
Instructor:
Sara
Miller
&
Eric Miller
Time: Wednesday, March 26th, 2008, 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Ravenwood Holistic Wellness Center 199 W. Center St., Manchester, 860-432-2081
Cost: FREE
Pre-requisite: Open to anyone
Information/Registration: Natural Nutmeg @ 860-217-1239
Event
Description:
Are you
trying to build your practice or
business? Have an established practice
or business and want
to share or learn new ideas and support
others? Just want to build
relationships, meet new people
and listen to great speakers? Join the
Natural Nutmeg Networking Group
Meetings will include a 30 min.
presentation by Sara and Eric Miller,
time to network, a free giveaway and
refreshments.
Presentation Description: Do you experience tension or fatigue at work or during certain everyday activities? Do you wish you had better posture and balance? Then learn how the Alexander Technique can help you! This world-renowned technique will teach you how to take care of yourself while at work or home, so that you can reduce tension, prevent aches and pains, and restore natural coordination.
In this presentation you will:
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Begin to investigate how you use your body by exploring the mind-body connection.
-
Explore ways of moving with less tension.
-
Learn simple tips for improving how you move.
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