Alexander Technique workshops on the Greek Island of Alonnisos in 2021…..NOT

“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 2019 workshops were such fun, we thought we’d do them again! However….

Covid 19 came along and we had to cancel 2020 plans and now 2021. Sorry guys!
Catch us again in 2022? And feel free to make contact if you want me to put you on my hotlist for 2022! pennyoconnor1@gmail.com

Here’s what we hoped for, so 2022 is likely to be along the same lines and times……

The first workshop included 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 for 2020

3rd – 10th July
all levels. £710 sterling per person inc accommodation. With Shaw Swimming Method
Cancelled due to Covid

10th – 17th July
All levels, £598 sterling per person inc accommodation
Joining Penny will be assistant Christos Noulis from Thessaloniki, concert pianist, Alexander teacher,yoga and pilates instructor.
Cancelled due to Covid

It is also possible to make this a two-week adventure, combining both July workshops 3rd -17th for discounted price of £1200 inc accommodation.

4th – 11th September
All levels, £598 sterling per person inc accommodation
Cancelled due to Covid

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. For more information about Penny and her approach to the work, please visit her site www.alexanderpen.co.uk

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, fishing boats, a sunken village, tavernas, dolphins and crystal clear sea. Great for swimming, snorkelling and doing nothing! It is also within the National Marine Park
https://alonissos.gr/en/marine-park/overview.html:
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 July workshops. I can also organise an optional boat trip to visit other islands and bays.

For workshops/lessons in Thessaloniki and Athens – email Penny on pennyoconnor1@gmail.com for contact details of the local teachers