Instructor: Tully Hall

Time: May 1 & May 8, 7 – 8:30 pm +  1/2 hour private session with instructor (see below)

Location: Cottage Grave Junior High, 9775 Indian Blvd. S., Cottage Grove

Pre-requisite: Open to anyone

Information/Registration: South Washington County Schools Community Education, 651-458-6600    Questions about the Technique: Tully at 651-739-6099 or DBBsTbn@aol.com

Description: What do Paul Newman, Annette Bening and Robin Williams all have in common? Each has used the Alexander Technique to enhance performance and stage presence. Every day you "perform" with your body when you drive a car, use a computer, exercise, write, cook, play an instrument, and so forth. Unconscious habits of tension can interfere with your activity and cause fatigue or pain. Find out how your mindset affects your muscles, how unconscious habits can sabotage your posture, and how the Technique can help you enhance your comfort and performance in all your daily activities whether it's working at your desk, carrying your child, or swinging a golf club. It's about recognizing & preventing the habits that interfere with your optimal poise and coordination. With the hands-on guidance of an Alexander Teacher, you learn to think in a way that lets you move through your daily activities with increasing lightness and ease. Students of the Technique regularly report a decrease in pain and fatigue, improved coordination, increasing awareness and focus ... and quite often an extra inch of height! The class sessions will explore the principles of the work, & an individually scheduled half hour private lesson with the instructor (optional) will introduce the practical aspects. Part of the class will involve learning a constructive rest position while laying on the floor. You may wish to bring a yoga mat or towel.