Discover ease in movement with  Alexander Technique

Group Classes and One-to-One Coaching in:

  • Increased self-awareness, whole body integration and freedom of choice in mind and body
  • Pain management and recovery

The Alexander Technique is a process of mind-body retraining that teaches us to undo unnecessary, habitual tensions. Through simple activities and movements of your daily life, you’ll learn to let go of immediate reactions of physical and mental tension and to allow new possibilities of movement and thought to occur. Typical activities in a class may include sitting, standing, walking, lying down or others specific to your life. You’ll learn to redirect your energies in a way that leads to a natural, easier way of being and moving without strain or fatigue.

In Alexander Technique classes, I’ll use verbal instructions and (when possible) gentle touch to help you discover and let go unnecessary tension and unhelpful habits of posture, movement and thought. I’ll guide you through a new experience of coordinated movement not controlled by habit or reactivity. This also helps to develop appropriate postural tone, meaning stable and balanced but supple and free to move. Essentially, it means getting unstuck. Through a process of self-discovery, you’ll learn how you yourself can release unnecessary muscle and mental tension and allow your whole self to organize with greater ease and musculoskeletal health. This leads to other benefits, like improved digestive, circulatory, respiratory and overall health as well as increased ability to respond to life challenges with conscious intent.

Group Alexander Technique work is also immensely empowering. Group classes are a fun and dynamic way to deepen your learning by sharing experiences with others. 

Private sessions are adapted to each individual’s particular interests and concerns,

Both group classes and individual sessions can be done online as well. Online work differs as obviously there is no physical contact, but the guided exploration can lead to profound self-discoveries.

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

Contact me to learn more or schedule a a free 20-minute consultation or private class in person or online.

See the current group class schedule here.

 

Upcoming workshops and courses

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Foundations of Togetherness Tango Event

Foundations of Togetherness Tango Event

Schedule (Register below) Wednesday, August 9 @ Amy Ragsdale Studio 6:00 - 8:00 Practica - includes roughly 1-hour class with Andrea introducing Mechanics of the Embrace and togetherness ($5 suggested contribution) 8:00 Snactica   Friday, August 11 @ Shelter...

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New Missoula location and referral discount

New Missoula location and referral discount

Hello all! I'm excited to announce my new Missoula, MT location! In addition to my Charlo studio and online classes which will continue, I can now see people in downtown Missoula. To celebrate my new space I'm offering a 25% discount to anyone referring someone to the...

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January-March 2021 class schedule

January-March 2021 class schedule

Hello all! We have new and continuing classes in February and some schedule changes. Class descriptions and links to register are below. I'm looking forward to continuing to discover ease and freedom of movement together with you! FEATURED CLASS:  Reduce, Prevent,...

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Moving through Winter Class

Moving through Winter Class

Not everyone is a fan of the outdoors in winter. I'm getting there, but I move outside much more when it's warm out. It's important to keep moving, though! Movement - especially aerobic movement - keeps muscles conditioned, gets blood flowing to muscles and nerves,...

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Moving through winter

Moving through winter

Not everyone is a fan of the outdoors in winter. I'm getting there, but I move outside much more when it's warm out. It's important to keep moving, though! Movement - especially aerobic movement - keeps muscles conditioned, gets blood flowing to muscles and nerves,...

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September classes and St. Luke Healthcare Foundation auction

September classes and St. Luke Healthcare Foundation auction

You can bid on 4 online Alexander Technique sessions at the St. Luke Community Healthcare Foundation online auction taking place September 21 - September 25. Visit https://one.bidpal.net/stlukefoundation to bid on that and other donated items. Money raised this year...

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August-September 2020 Classes

August-September 2020 Classes

 DISCOVEREASE IN MOVEMENT WITH ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE ONLINE & IN-PERSON AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 SCHEDULE (as of 7/24/20) Print Schedule Mondays Balance                                                           9:00 – 10:00 am, Mondays in August            Drop-in $15,...

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Summer Alexander Technique Classes

Summer Alexander Technique Classes

June - August Online and In-Person Class Schedule Mondays Walking with Ease                                          The Women’s Club, Missoula 9:00 – 10:00 am June 29 – July 27                  Members $25 / Non-members $30 In-person outdoor 5-week course Ease at the...

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Strengthening your core just happens – Don’t try to do it!

Strengthening your core just happens – Don’t try to do it!

I’m going to say something a little controversial here: it’s not a good idea to strengthen your core. When you work on specifically strengthening your “core,” the tendency is to emphasize musculature that is already involved in habitual gripping and holding as you...

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Workshop for Kung-fu Dragon Dancers

Constructive rest

Back lengthening and widening, knees releasing away

Shoulders releasing away from each other

Alexander Technique for horseback riders

Alexander Technique for Horseback Riders

Private classes

Private classes

Private classes

Private classes

Finding ease using a cell phone

Musicians workshop in Helena

Tel: U.S. (406) 544-4625

Argentina +54 (911) 3662 8879

Email: info@discoverease.how