Alexander Technique at the Workplace

Posted on Author SusannaSCategories News

Swiss television news recently carried a news story about health and well-being at work. The HR Manager of Victorinox (Swiss army knife company) spoke about how the introduction of the Alexander Technique into their workplace had caused a reduction of 30,000 hours of absenteeism per year, a saving of roughly 1-2 millions Swiss Francs.

This link shows SRF news bulletin of 31 January (scroll to “Fit am Arbeitsplatz”). It is in German.

The project is described in greater detail in the 2008 Congress Papers, you can read an extract here.

Open Hours

Posted on Author SusannaSCategories Events

Sunday 12th March – 11:30am – 12:30

If you would prefer to find out a bit more about the Alexander Technique before trying a lesson, then come along to an Open Hour at the Pimlico Centre. You can meet one of the teachers, hear a short talk about what the Alexander Technique is, and how it could benefit you. You can also experience the Alexander Technique for yourself in a short practical demonstration, and have your questions answered.

The teacher will be Alison Harper.

 

Open Hours

Posted on Author SusannaSCategories Events

Wednesday 1st March – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

If you would prefer to find out a bit more about the Alexander Technique before trying a lesson, then come along to an Open Hour at the Pimlico Centre. You can meet some of the teachers, hear a short talk about what the Alexander Technique is, and how it could benefit you. You can also experience the Alexander Technique for yourself in a short practical demonstration, and have your questions answered.

The teachers for the Wednesday Open Hours will be Hidemi Hatada and Roger Kidd.