Alexander Technique workshops on the Greek Island of Alonnisos in 2019
“The best holiday I ever had!” Shalinee, production manager
Penny would like to invite you to our workshops and lessons in Alexander Technique on the beautiful Greek island of Alonnisos.
The 2018 workshops were such fun, we thought we’d do them again!
The first workshop includes Shaw Method Swimming
with Jonathan Drake who is also an Alexander teacher.
As usual we’re also offering customised courses and individual lessons throughout the summer, to fit in with your own holiday plans.
Workshop Dates
5th – 12th July
all levels. £705 sterling per person inc accommodation. With Shaw Swimming Method
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12th – 19th July
All levels, £595 sterling per person inc accommodation
Joining Penny will be assistant Christos Noulis from Thessaloniki, concert pianist, Alexander teacher,yoga and pilates instructor.
ONE PLACE HAS JUST BECOME AVAILABLE. CONTACT PENNY ASAP IF YOU WANT TO COME!
It is also possible to make this a two-week adventure, combining both July workshops 5th -19th for discounted price of £1200 inc accommodation.
30th Aug – 6th September
for all levels , £595 sterling per person inc accommodation
To ensure individual quality attention I take a maximum of only 6 people.
(Please note accommodation does not include food.)
Individual lessons for those who don’t enjoy group courses
or can’t make those dates are £35 each or £315 for 10, accommodation not included but advised upon.
The Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is a gentle hands-on teaching known to restore our natural health, poise and vitality; relieve neck and shoulder tensions, back pain, breathing disorders and stress; develop excellence in the performing arts and sports; and re-awaken our consciousness.
Venue
The workshops and lessons take place on my teaching terrace at 113 Old Village, Alonnisos, overlooking sea, olive groves and islands. We will be swimming at the local bay Mikros Mourtias.
The accommodation I base my prices on is at Fantasia, a local family run pension a five minute walk away.
If you would like to organize your own accommodation in small villas and traditional houses in the village, then I can advise you on this.
Alonnisos
…is a quiet Greek island of herbs, pine forests, olive groves, boat taxis, a sunken village, tavernas, dolphins and crystal clear sea. Great for swimming, snorkelling and doing nothing! Have a look at the village in this video on youtube.
The Course
In the mornings we will walk down the mule track to the local bay, swim in the blue Aegean waters, apply the Technique to Chi Kung exercise and a walk back up to the village for the individual hands-on lessons in my shaded terrace.
In the early evenings we will continue our learning as a group, before dispersing for dinner and social gatherings in local tavernas or to swim again under the stars. The afternoons are left free for you to rest reflect and explore the island. Yoga, massage, herbal walks are also available (see links) as are individual Shaw Method Swimming lessons in the second July workshop. I will also organise an optional boat trip to visit other islands and bays.
Individual lessons
For those of you who don’t enjoy group courses, or can’t make these dates, please feel free to book individual private lessons with Penny who will be teaching as usual in Alonnisos from end of June to mid September 2019. For more information about Penny and her approach to the work, please visit her site www.alexanderpen.co.uk
For workshops/lessons in Thessaloniki, Volos and Athens – email Penny on pennyoconnor1@gmail.com for contact details of the local teachers