Private Workshops
Plan a Workshop For You and Your Friends!
Private workshops are a great way to get a taste of the Alexander Technique at a time and location that is convenient to you.

These workshops introduce the basic principles of the Alexander Technique and take all participants through an experience of applying the principles to activity.

Everyone will get to work with the teacher and will gain insights that they can use in the daily life. Hand-outs and suggestions for continuing the work on your own are included.

Workshops can also be geared to a particular focus (neck and back pain, sciatic, posture, running, singing, etc.) and they can be held at my teaching studio or at your home.

For distances further than a 20 minute drive from my teaching studio there will be additional travel charge.

Cost: $100 per hour
Participation: 2-8 people



5-Week Class
At UC Berkeley, Open to the Public
September 16th - October 16th, 2008
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00-7:00 p.m.
$135 (members of the RSF)/ $170 (public/non-members)

This 5-week (10 session) class will give you a great introduction to the Alexander Technique.

If aches and pains are holding you back, or if you'd simply like to learn a better way to approach your workouts, this class is for you. You will learn to function in a freer and more natural fashion - movement will become fluid and easy. Your alignment and posture will improve. Apply the skills you'll learn to all your everyday activities - from sitting comfortably in the car or at the computer to walking, running and biking. We'll explore the most efficient ways to move, breathe and vocalize, maximizing coordination and minimizing tension. Great for sports enthusiasts, musicians, singers, dancers, actors, and everyone! You'll get a personalized evaluation of your habits of movement and hand-outs to take with you. Anyone of any age or ability has the capacity to learn the technique. Come rediscover ease so you can enjoy all the activities you love!

Maximum class size is 8 people.

This class will be at the Recreational Sports Facility, the fabulous gym facility on the UC Berkeley Campus. It is located at 2301 Bancroft Way, between Dana Street and Ellsworth Street. Click here for a link to map showing the location.

For registration and more information, please contact me at amira.alvarez@gmail.com
or call 510-528-3109



1.5 Hour Workshops: The Art of Freedom and Ease and Preventing Unnecessary Tension
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
and/or Thursday, August 28, 2008, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
$30 each

These are very personalized workshops, limited to 5 people or less.

They are open to first timers, as well as existing students and people already familiar with the Alexander Technique. Come to one or both.

The workshops will cover the basic principles of the Alexander Technique and take all participants through an experience of applying the principles to activity.

You will learn how to prevent the unnecessary tension you put into everything you do, from sitting at the computer to carrying groceries to swinging a golf club or tennis racket.

Each workshop includes loads of useful tips on how to prevent stress and pain.

Learn to rediscover ease so you can enjoy the activities you love!

If aches and pains are holding you back, this workshop will give you tools that you'll start to apply immediately... even before you leave... to get you going again.

You'll get a personalized evaluation of your habits of movement and hand-outs to take with you.

Though not at all necessary, lots of people find that if they come with a friend or partner, they can review the material together after the workshop to help reinforce the material.

Come learn how raise your performance and get out of pain.

The workshop will be at my teaching studio.

To register, please call or email.
510-528-3109
amira.alvarez@gmail.com


A Fun & Fabulous Combo
Friday, September 19, 2008, all day
FREE demos

I'm teaming up with my good friend Becka Smith. She is an amazing hair dresser with a private salon in Oakland, CA. I will be giving free, 20 minute demos to her clients on Friday, September 19th. If you're looking for a great hair dresser and want to check-out the Alexander Technique, this might be a fun combo for you!

You'll look fabulous and feel fabulous too!

Becka's salon is located at 4287 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 105 in Oakland, CA. To make an appointment, call her at 510-774-9079.


Community Outreach:
Sliding Scale Introductions
For those with limited funds
Wednesdays, ongoing
Appointments at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
$25 - $50

These 50 minute, individual lessons are part of the "Somatic Wellness Program" located at the Eureka Valley Recreation Center.

100 Collingwood Street (between 18th and 19th, near Market and Castro)
San Francisco, CA 94114

Registration by appointment only.
To register call Pat: 415-474-0212

For more information amira.alvarez@gmail.com


Class: It's Not Just Your Chair, How to Sit Comfortably Using the Alexander Technique

Next Class: Not Yet Scheduled
If you're interested in this class please contact me and I will let you know when the next one will be starting.

4 classes plus one individual lesson
$255, includes book and one individual lesson, value of $15 and $75 respectively
(Although best avoided, if your schedule requires you to miss one class you will be credited $40 toward a future lesson, workshop or class. There is no further credit if you miss more than one class.)

This class will teach how to apply the principles of the Alexander Technique to sitting comfortably.

Click here for the syllabus and more detailed information.

Each class includes:
- practical information for you to use immediately
- reading material and visual aids to augment your in-class learning
- experiential exercises and lots of hands-on guidance
- a private lesson to support the in class work

Class size is limited to 4 people because the Alexander Technique is best learned through hands-on guidance from a teacher. Limiting the size ensures everyone gets sufficient hands-on work.

The class cost includes one private lesson. I suggest that you schedule this when you register. It is best to have the lesson sometime during the first two weeks of the class.

If you are interested if knowing about future workshops or classes, please click here.