• Private Lessons
• Workshops and Classes

In lessons, students learn how to stop automatic tension habits, with a particular focus on releasing harmful tension in the neck, jaw, shoulders and back. Simultaneously, students learn how to reorganize movement by naturally lengthening the spine.

During a lesson, the teacher uses guiding touch to heighten body awareness and help students identify and release unconscious holding patterns. Everyday activities, which might range from sitting, standing and walking, to singing, presentation skills, yoga, or sports are the subject matter for exploration. Lessons also include a table session to integrate new kinesthetic and sensory experiences. Afterwards, students often feel as if they have emerged from a chrysalis of tension, lighter in body and mind, with a more authentic connection to the self.

Alexander Teachers are required to complete 1600 hours of continuous training. This ensures expertise in movement analysis and a special quality of touch that one student described as, "contagious with spaciousness and coordination."

Offices Locations:

• Mission District (Guerrero St. at 26th St.)
• North Berkeley (Francisco St. at Milvia)

Please contact Elyse for an initial consultation by Email or Tel: (415) 342-6255. Package rates available.

Alexander lessons require the student's participation in a learning environment. Lessons are classified as "educational" versus "treatments" and in this way differ from massage or chiropractic care. Students remain completely clothed during lessons.

Although the technique has a salutary effect on many health issues, Alexander teachers are not medically trained and the technique is not meant to replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

The American Society for the Alexander Technique recommends a course of 20-40 lessons as the average amount needed to experience lasting benefits and to learn to apply the skills to life activities.

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To organize an Alexander Technique event at your worksite, classroom or other venue please contact Elyse via email or tel: (415) 342-6255

2010 Workshop and Class Schedule

HEALING with the Alexander Technique
Thursday, January 14, 6-7pm
Latino/Hispanic community Meeting Room A

San Francisco Public Library, Lower Level
100 Larkin St
SF CA 94102

Join me for a free one-hour discussion and demonstration of the Alexander Technique at the fabulous SF Public Library*. I will describe the recent British Medical Journal study demonstrating the efficacy of the Alexander Technique as a treatment for chronic low back pain, and provide you with some practical tips to use the Alexander Technique to free up your body.

You will leave feeling lengthened, expanded and relaxed, and with greater knowledge about how to solve back pain and postural issues. Afterwards you can browse the library and check out a book or video on the Alexander Technique.

All programs at the Library are free.

 

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2009 Workshop and Class Schedule:

FREE YOURSELF with the Alexander Technique
Free introductory class in celebration of
International Alexander Technique Awareness Week

Saturday, Oct 17, 2009
Lecture/Demo: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Individual Q/A and hands-on work: 12:30 - 1:00 pm

San Francisco Public Library
Martin Paley Conference Rm, 3rd. floor
100 Larkin St
SF CA 94102

Join me for a free one-hour discussion and demonstration of the Alexander Technique at the fabulous SF Public Library*. I will describe the recent British Medical Journal study demonstrating the efficacy of the Alexander Technique as a treatment for chronic low back pain, and provide you with some practical tips to use the Alexander Technique to free up your body.

You will leave feeling lengthened, expanded and relaxed, and with greater knowledge about how to solve back pain and postural issues. Afterwards you can browse the library and check out a book or video on the Alexander Technique.

In addition, I will be available from 12:30 - 1:00 pm to answer your individual questions.

This workshop is free and open to the public. However space is limited, and previous workshops have been full. To reserve your spot, or for further information please contact:

 

Elyse Shafarman:
Email: elyse@bodyproject.us
Cell: 415.342.6255

*This is not a Library Sponsored Program

 

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FREE YOUR NECK with the Alexander Technique
Free introductory class in celebration of
Bay Area National Dance Week
Sunday May 3, 2009
2 - 3:30 pm

Mission Yoga - The Sun Room
2390 Mission St, Third Floor, SF
CA, 94110

Take an anatomical and experiential journey into your neck. Learn how the Alexander Technique can help you improve precision and freedom in movement and release neck and back tension. Open to all levels and types of movers. For more information contact elyse