Alexander Technique workshops on the Greek Island of Alonnisos in 2016

“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 2015 workshops were such fun, we thought we’d do them again!

The first workshop includes Shaw Swimming Method

with Jackie Beim who knows the island well and is also an AT teacher.
The second workshop is with Christos Noulis and specially designed for musicians resident in Greece. Third and fourth, just with me.

As usual we’re also offering customised courses and individual lessons throughout the summer, to fit in with your own holiday plans.

Workshop Dates

1st – 8th July
with Shaw Method Swimming, all levels. £650 sterling per person inc accommodation. (£1140 sterling for two sharing.)fully booked!
9th – 14th July
for musicians resident in Greece. Αυτό το εργαστήρι είναι ιδανικό για μουσικούς οι οποίοι επιθυμούν να εξερευνήσουν τα οφέλη της Τεχνικής Alexander στην μουσική ερμηνεία, την τεχνική, τον αυτοσχεδιασμό και την ποιότητα κίνησης σε καθημερινές δραστηριότητες.
Κόστος: 500 ευρώ με διαμονή (7 νύχτες στα δωμάτια Fantasia) ή 255 ευρώ χωρίς διαμονή.

15th – 22nd July
all levels, £550 sterling per person inc accommodation (or £939 sterling for two sharing) 9% discount for all AT teachers and trainees.

2nd – 9th September
for all levels , £550 sterling per person inc accommodation (or £939 for two sharing) 9% discount for all AT teachers and trainees.

To ensure individual quality attention I only take a maximum of 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 island 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 first 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 the end of June to mid September 2015. 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 alexpen@onetel.com for dates throughout the year or for contacts with the local teachers