Lessons address posture related pain, musculoskeletal imbalances, breathing issues and help modify stress reactions.
What is in a lesson?
Mr Alexander created what may be truly called a physiology of the living organism. His observations and experiments have to do with the actual functioning of the body, with the organism in operation, and in operation under the ordinary conditions of living: rising, sitting, walking, standing, using arms, hands, voice, tools of all kinds.
Prof. John Dewey, American philosopher and educator
Alexander’s principles are conveyed to you in simple activities through direct experience, a unique touch, verbal and visual cues.
The private lesson
Your daily activities and how you do them provide the perfect backdrop for your lessons. They are directly linked to how much energy you have during the day and how you feel at the end of your day. They also shape the way you approach learning and refining activities requiring more complex coordination such as playing a musical instrument, golfing, horseback riding or handling fine tools and navigating challenging work positions without pain.
Through A.T.’s guiding principles, simple activities including the Constructive Rest Position, you will learn to pause, consider and prevent faulty postural habits and behaviors. You will be able carry out all of your activities with less physical effort. You won’t have to learn something new. You will learn to do what is familiar in a new, more enjoyable and powerful way.
Group lesson
While private lessons are tailored to your learning speed, group lessons are for you if you prefer to learn in a group setting and are curious about what A.T. can do for you. We keep the classes small so that you continue to have quality attention at an attractive cost.
Contact Francis for more information about introductory and ongoing group classes.
A series of 5 small group lessons of 75 minutes will take place every Sunday from January 19 to February 16. Two possible options:
- 1st group lessons: 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- 2nd group lessons: 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Number of participants per group: 3 persons
Fees: $200 for 5 lessons of 75 minutes ($40 per lesson)
Location: 221 chemin Freeman, studio 140, Gatineau QC
Registration: Contact Francis
Personal and professional development
If you want to reconnect and upraise your relationship with yourself as well as your area of expertise (performing arts, physical therapies, sports, dentistry, psychology, etc.) It is the quickest, most transformative and cost-effective way of fully immersing yourself in the A.T. experience. This option is also ideal for anyone recovering from an injury. Contact brigitte for more information about setting up an Alexander Technique program that will serve your personal and professional needs.
Guest student
You have taken at least 10 private lessons and you would like a more intensive A.T. experience at a significantly discounted fee?
As a guest student, you will get time/work from the director and the assistant director, and from trainees able to do hands-on work. Come for two hours once or twice a week during school hours. You may stay for the remainder of the class to work by yourself and with trainees. Contact brigitte for more information.
Fees
Introductory lesson (75 minutes): $140
60-minute lesson : $115
45-minute lesson : $95
Ask about our student rates.
Please note that fees include the cost of studio rental and may vary in different locations.
5 lesson bundle
Pay for 5 x 60 minutes lessons at the regular lesson rate and get a 6th lesson of 30 minutes free of charge or a 60-minute lesson for half the regular rate.
- Lessons are to be scheduled consecutively, once or twice per week.
- Lessons are paid weekly.
Method of payment
- Cash payment for all lessons.
- E-transfers negotiable. Bank fees will apply.
- Electronic receipts will be issued upon request.
- Insurance receipts may be issued at the Gatineau location.
Cancellations
Our private lessons are highly sought after. Lessons are usually scheduled months in advance. In order to be fair to everyone, the following cancellation policy applies:
- You may cancel your lessons up to 72 business hours prior to the scheduled lesson free of charge. A late cancellation (ie less than 72 business hours) will entail a fee of 55$, payable by etransfer upon cancellation.
- Should we be able to fill your reserved time slot, the cancellation fee will be waived and your next lesson will be adjusted accordingly.