The 2017 Toronto Alexander Technique Summer Workshop
“Mindfulness in Action”
July 6 – July 9, 2017
9-5, Thursday-Saturday; 9-12 Sunday
Susan Working with saxophonist, Colin Fisher
We are designed for movement. Inherent in our design is an incredible capacity for ease, flexibility, power and expressiveness; whether we are dancing, hammering a nail, working at a computer, singing or simply walking. All too often we unknowingly interfere with this design; replacing energy, delight, and grace with effort, tension and fatigue.
This three and a half day workshop is designed for both new and experienced students of the Alexander Technique as well as those considering teacher training. We will study basic principles of Alexander’s work, applying the technique to the interests of the participants: work skills, daily activities, playing music or sports, voice or dance.
Participants are also invited to attend the Saturday evening “Thinking in Activity” class scheduled for July 8, 7-9pm.
Join Studio Director, Susan Sinclair and Visiting Adjunct Teacher and Physiotherapist, Sakiko Ishitsubo for this intensive three and one-half day workshop.
Sakiko Ishitsubo
Fee: $350.00; All are welcome.
Registration can be done online; by email to susan@sinclairstudio.com; or by calling 416 603 2650.
Martha Hansen Fertman Visit, June, 2017
/in Uncategorized /by rjJune 10-12, 2017, Martha Hansen Fertman, senior Alexander teacher in the Barstow Lineage, will be visiting the Alexander Technique Teacher Training Program during the regular June training week.
As this will be Martha’s only visit to Toronto this year, in addition to leading the training during these three days she will also be leading the “Working in Action” evening class, from 7-9pm on Saturday, June 10.
Teachers and trainees interested in attending the Saturday evening workshop can register online.
Those interested in visiting the Training Program during Martha’s visit may also contact the Director of Training, Susan Sinclair, 416 603 2650.
Karen Carlson, February 8-10, 2019
/in Uncategorized /by rjCadillac Workshop with Senior Pilates Teacher
KAREN CARLSON
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 8 – 10, 2019
Schedule: 10am – 1pm and 230 – 530pm each day.
This 3-day workshop will include: Trapeze Table forms, variations and uses. Benefits for corrective exercise and performance enhancement including specialty forms for dance. Classical vocabulary and evolved forms are both deconstructed and integrated into fluid movement.This comprehensive look at traditional exercises includes the classical forms for spring-bar, swing-bar, and trapeze on the table as well as standing exercises off both ends, hanging from the top bars and side rails, and standing on the bed.
Workshop Fee: $750 + HST
Registration: contact Studio Director, Susan Sinclair.
Annual Summer Workshop
/in Uncategorized /by rjThe 2017 Toronto Alexander Technique Summer Workshop
“Mindfulness in Action”
July 6 – July 9, 2017
9-5, Thursday-Saturday; 9-12 Sunday
Susan Working with saxophonist, Colin Fisher
We are designed for movement. Inherent in our design is an incredible capacity for ease, flexibility, power and expressiveness; whether we are dancing, hammering a nail, working at a computer, singing or simply walking. All too often we unknowingly interfere with this design; replacing energy, delight, and grace with effort, tension and fatigue.
This three and a half day workshop is designed for both new and experienced students of the Alexander Technique as well as those considering teacher training. We will study basic principles of Alexander’s work, applying the technique to the interests of the participants: work skills, daily activities, playing music or sports, voice or dance.
Participants are also invited to attend the Saturday evening “Thinking in Activity” class scheduled for July 8, 7-9pm.
Join Studio Director, Susan Sinclair and Visiting Adjunct Teacher and Physiotherapist, Sakiko Ishitsubo for this intensive three and one-half day workshop.
Sakiko Ishitsubo
Fee: $350.00; All are welcome.
Registration can be done online; by email to susan@sinclairstudio.com; or by calling 416 603 2650.
Thinking in Action
/1 Comment/in Uncategorized /by rjThinking in Action, Saturdays, 7-9pm
with
the Director of the Alexander Technique
Teacher Training Program
Susan Sinclair
Remaining dates in 2017: July 8.
Saturday evenings of each training weekend will be open to any student or teacher interested in the Technique.
These classes will focus on assisting students in the application of the Alexander Technique directly into the activities of their lives; either in relation to performance (i.e. with an instrument, dancing, singing) or in relation to any daily activity or task (i.e. cycling, running, gardening, computer work, household chores).
The July 8 class is concurrent with the Annual Summer Workshop.
Both events are open to teachers and graduates, as well as trainees and the general public.
Upcoming dates: Jul 8
Class Fee: $25 (HST Included)
Those interested in attending can register online or contact Director of Training, Susan Sinclair, 416 603 2650.
Humber College, Thursday, April 7, 2016
/in Susan's Blog /by rjThe morning of Thursday, April 7, 2016, myself and two of the graduates from the Sinclair Studio Alexander Technique Teacher Training Program presented an “Introduction to the Alexander Technique” to music students at Humber College in Toronto.
Japan, May, 2016
/in Susan's Blog /by rjI recently travelled to Japan to teach the Alexander Technique Teacher Training Program of my Tokyo-based colleague, Sakiko Ishitsubo.
During my trip I was asked to visit a Pilates studio.
Below are some video of some three of the lessons given at the studio.