Walking
with the Alexander Technique
Snowdonia
In the woods, up craggy footpaths, along mountain ridges, managing difficult descents, enjoy the benefits of walking, without undue wear and tear, stress and strain on joints and muscles. Widely recognised as one of the most effective self-help techniques for posture and awareness
The Alexander Technique can help you:
- Regain poise and confidence
- Improve breathing and Cardio muscular effectiveness
- Gain more vitality and pleasure in movement
- Reduce injury through awareness and “thinking in Action”
Our weekend workshops "Walking with the Alexander Technique" are an enjoyable and effective introduction to the practice.
Location
Llanberis, in the heart of Snowdonia. Nita’s B&B is on The High Street, close to restaurants, cafés, Outdoor shops, and an excellent wholefood shop.
Wherever possible, I use organic or locally produced food. The house is comfortable with a wood burning stove. There are two double and two single rooms available. We will also make use of the Pilates Centre, at Caban enetreprise centre in Brynrefail, which is 4kms away.
The centre has a bright open working space, as well as an excellent café.
Weekend Programme
Friday
Arrive for an evening meal at Nita’s B&B at 7.30 pm. Informal introductions. One to one lessons.
Saturday Am.
Applying the principals of The Alexander Technique to walking. Experiential Group Work. Simple woodland walk, using awareness and observation exercises. Postural analysis and coaching along the way. Tree hugging (na, only joking!) We will arrive at Caban in Brynrefail, in time for an excellent home produced lunch.
Saturday Pm.
- Release work and Relaxation at the Pilates Studio
- Gentle walk back to Llanberis
- One to one lessons
- Evening free to eat at restaurant of your choice in the village
Sunday Am.
Mountain day. Taking the principals of poise and balance into more challenging terrain. Maintaining forward and up momentum and pacing ourselves. Using trekking poles, without incurring repetitive strain or becoming dependent. Maintaining the flow on descent.
Packed lunches will be provided.
Depending on the level of walk and location, we will aim to finish at around 2.30pm
Sunday Pm.
Afternoon Tea and Course close, around 4.00pm
Availabilty
Spaces available for the following weekends in 2007
- 21st-23rd September
- 19th-21st October
Price
£200 for the weekend, includes accommodation, tuition, all meals, apart from Saturday evening meal.
You will need to provide your own waterproofs and boots.
