Alexander Technique workshops on the Greek Island of Alonnisos in 2017
“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 2016 workshops were such fun, we thought we’d do them again!
The second workshop includes Shaw Swimming Method
with Jan Jordan who knows the island well and is also an AT 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
7th – 14th July
all levels. £550 sterling per person inc accommodation. (£939 sterling for two sharing.)……ONE PLACE JUST COME FREE!
14th – 21st July
with Shaw Swimming Method. all levels, £667 sterling per person inc accommodation (or £1155 sterling for two sharing)….BOOKED UP
It is also possible to make this a two-week adventure, combining both July workshops 7th -21st for discounted price of £1100 (£1894 for two sharing)
1st – 8th September
for all levels , £550 sterling per person inc accommodation (or £939 for two sharing) ……BOOKED UP but put yourself on the waiting list in case of cancellation
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 €40 each or €360 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 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 July to mid September 2016. 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 pennyoconnor@gmail.com for dates throughout the year or for contacts with the local teachers