Holiday Newsletter
Alexander Technique in the Theater Podcast
STAT Alexander Technique teacher Sue Laurie, director Ian Rickson, and actor Michelle Terry discuss learning and teaching the Alexander Technique at the National Theatre in London and at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Link to podcast.
Holiday and Winter Intensives
Marian's Intensives have been pivotal weeks in my understanding and practice of Alexander Technique. While I've been enjoying all the benefit that come with weekly lessons, I've made exponential progress during the Intensives. The experience of daily lessons is so transformative, I do whatever I can to participate in the Intensives every time they are offered.
– Aaron Goldman
Principal Flute
National Symphony Orchestra

Often the New Year begins with a gym membership and attendance for several months that peters out. I chose a different route this year and invested in 5 daily lessons over a 7 day period. I gifted myself a new body in a short time; it moves more naturally and freer and I feel full of energy. I relished the week and have invested in a second to consolidate and advance. I have taken about 20 years of Alexander lessons and I have never changed so quickly. Thanks Marian for this opportunity.
–Gwynn Sturdevant, Ph.D.

Photograph of F. M. Alexander © 2016, The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, London
Back when F. M. Alexander was teaching his technique, people would usually take half-hour Alexander lessons five days a week for a month or more (per F. M. Alexander's requirement). This worked very well, as daily, private lessons provide for more in-depth and rapid learning and improvement. This is still the most beneficial and efficient way to learn the Alexander Technique. Following on this tradition, Marian Goldberg is offering special daily intensives this winter:

Five-Lesson Intensives
Five 1/2 hour lessons over the course of six days
Fee: $265
  • December 13 - December 18
  • December 26 - December 31
  • January 2 - January 7
  • January 17- January 22
  • January 24 - January 29

Ten-Lesson Intensives
Ten 1/2 hour lessons over the course of two weeks
Fee: $520

  • December 26 - January 8
  • January 10 - January 22
15-Lesson Intensive
15 1/2 hour lessons over the course of three weeks
Fee: $765
  • January 2 - January 22 
20-Lesson Intensive
20 1/2 hour lessons over four weeks
Fee: $990
  • January 2 - January 29 
Payment for the full series is due at the first lesson. No more than one lesson per week of a series may be rescheduled (with 24-hour advance notice) unless there is snow, in which case more than one lesson may be rescheduled. 
 
Space is very limited for intensives. To schedule a series or for more information, phone Marian, 703-821-2920 or e-mail info@alexandercenter.com.
Alexander Technique at George Mason
This October, Marian taught two workshops for a very talented and enthusiastic group of students and faculty at George Mason University’s Vocal Studies Division Masterclass Series.

In addition to group presentations and activities, Marian worked with individual singers as they rehearsed for upcoming performances. The singers experienced reduced tension and increased ease as they rehearsed in front of an audience of faculty and students. The performers found a new sense of freedom and support. Both they and the audience expressed amazement at the positive changes in vocal quality made possible by the Alexander Technique.          
Gift Certificates for the Holidays
Give the gift of freedom and ease of movement, reduced tension, and healthy and comfortable posture this holiday season. To purchase a gift certificate, phone the Center at 703-821-2920 or e-mail info@alexandercenter.com.
Winter Lesson Series 
FM Alexander teaching a child. Photograph of F. M. Alexander © 2016, The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, London
Alexander Technique chair turn. © 2016 Marian Goldberg
This winter, two series of private Alexander Technique lessons with teacher Marian Goldberg are being offered at special rates: 
  • Five 1/2 hour lessons at a special discounted rate of $275. (Standard rate is $325 for five lessons or $65 per lesson.)
  • Three 40 to 50 minute lessons for $195. (Standard rate is $255 for three lessons or $85 per lesson.) 
These series of lessons are for: 
  • People who have not taken a course of 30 lessons but would like to experience the change and improvements that come with an in-depth experience of the Alexander Technique.
  • Those who have previously taken a course of lessons and would like a refresher. 
The series of five half-hour lessons must be completed within six weeks of purchase and by February 19. The series of three lessons needs to be completed within three weeks of purchase and by February 19. Payment for a full series is due at the first lesson. Rescheduling requires 24-hour advance notice. The total number of lessons that may be rescheduled is limited to one, unless there is snow, in which case more than one lesson may be rescheduled. 
 
To schedule a series or for more information, phone 703-821-2920 or e-mail info@alexandercenter.com .
AT May Help Knee Osteoarthritis Sufferers
In a pilot study published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Journal, a group of knee osteoarthritis patients who took 20 private Alexander Technique lessons with STAT-certified teachers showed a 56 percent reduction in pain. The reduction in pain was maintained 15 months after the patients had lessons. Link
 Photographs of F. M. Alexander © 2016, The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, London
Alexander Technique Center of Washington
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 © 2016 Marian Goldberg