Alexander Technique Classes

Discover ease in movement with the Alexander Technique

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Group Classes and One-on-One Coaching in Healthy Posture, Movement and Mental Habits

For the moment, the majority of classes are online. Online Alexander Technique work is immensely empowering. It is a superb opportunity to discover habits of thought, movement and posture, learn how to let go of harmful ones and how to develop appropriate muscle tone. In online sessions, I guide you to a greater awareness of the way you use your body and the way that your mind-body self organizes itself, and through this process of self-discovery, you learn how you yourself can release unnecessary muscular tension and allow your whole self to organize with greater musculoskeletal health (which leads to greater digestive, circulatory and overall health.)

In in-person Alexander Technique classes, I use verbal instructions (and when possible, gentle touch) to guide you through a new experience of coordinated movement.

The Alexander Technique is a process of mind-body re-education that teaches us to undo unnecessary, habitual tensions. Through simple activities, you learn to let go of immediate reactions of physical and mental tension and to allow new possibilities of movement and thought to occur. You learn to direct your energies in a way that leads to a natural, easy way of being and moving without strain or fatigue.

Private sessions are adapted to each individual’s particular interests and concerns, and group classes are a fun and dynamic way to experience the Alexander Technique. Both group classes and individual sessions are available online.

The Technique can benefit people of any age and ability. Learn more about the benefits of the Alexander Technique here.

Contact me to schedule a class in person or online, or to learn about group classes or retreats. Click on “Print Class Schedule” above to see current group classes and individual courses.

Upcoming workshops and classes

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Support for arms from a supple back with appropriate tone improves your tango connection

May 9, 2020

The tango embrace often becomes uncomfortable because of too much tension, or ineffective because of not enough. Effective leading and following comes from the back, but since our arms are out there in front of us and are where we connect with our partner, we tend to...

May-June Free & Regular Classes

May 5, 2020

DISCOVEREASE IN MOVEMENT WITH ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE ONLINE MAY-JUNE 2020 SCHEDULE (as of 5/4/20) All times are US MDT except where indicated. Mondays Ease at the Computer Mountain Time lunchtime series Drop-in $12, 7-class package $35 12:30 – 1:00, May...

April-June Classes – Free and Regular Classes

Apr 21, 2020

DISCOVEREASE IN MOVEMENT WITH ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE APRIL-JUNE 2020 SCHEDULE (as of 4/21/20) Mondays Alexander Technique for Stress Reduction FREE 6:00 – 7:15 pm Includes weekly online check-in Tuesdays Mindful Movement...

New free online stress reduction class

Apr 3, 2020

Free Stress Reduction class Based on the Alexander Technique Monday 4/13 at 6pm Wednesday 4/15 at 12pm Learn how you can reduce stress now! Taught by Mari Hodges Sign up at https://my-site-109208-104020.square.site/ More information at...

Free and Regular Online Classes

Mar 17, 2020

Hello all! In addition to the free online Stress Reduction class on Thursday, March 19, at 6:00 pm and Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 pm. US Mountain Time, I am offering free mindful movement mini classes via Facebook Live every day this week! Since all the in-person...

Protocols to prevent spread of COVID-19

Mar 15, 2020

I have implemented the following protocols in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to protect the health of everyone involved, especially those at higher risk. I always wash hands before and after classes. In addition to washing my own hands with soap...

Mindful Movement

Mar 11, 2020

The Mindful Movement class is a gentle movement class that elongates muscles and optimizes muscle tone to make everyday movement, exercise and upright posture easier. Movements are based on the Alexander Technique, a method shown to reduce pain and stress, to increase...

Spring 2020 Classes

Jan 20, 2020

DISCOVEREASE IN MOVEMENT WITH ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE SPRING SCHEDULE Monday 3/9 Reducing Pain & Strain Lifelong Learning Center, Missoula 6:15 – 8:15 PM $18. Call 406-549-8765 to...

Mind-Body Balance workshop at Red Willow

Dec 1, 2019

Saturday, Dec. 7, 1:00-4:00 The Learning Center at Red Willow, Missoula Sign up Rediscover your body’s innate wisdom in this fun and illuminating workshop. We'll explore the indivisible unity of body and mind and its connection with physical, mental and emotional...

Sleep Better with Alexander Technique Workshop in Polson

Nov 24, 2019

Sleep is the ultimate restorer. When we can’t sleep because we can’t get comfortable physically or stop the motion of the mind going over past actions or possible futures, we often become enmeshed in a cycle of frustration and sleeplessness. Many difficulties of pain,...