Consultations are
30-40 minutes long and are scheduled with
either Sara or Eric. In the consultation we will discuss
what you would like help with,
your health history (accidents, injuries, etc.)
and what you are interested in learning. We will then do
a posture analysis and give you a short hands on demonstration.
Finally, we will go over our observations, suggestions for
helping you and
tell you how we would work with you.
The purpose of the consultation is for you to get a
better idea of who we are and if we would be a good match for
you. Consultations are free of charge and are
held at our studio, located in Farmington.
(Please call or email for address and
directions.)
Call 860-656-6177 email info@millerAT.com to schedule a complimentary consultation with no commitment required.
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Free "Move Better, Feel Better" Introductory Class
We hold a
free introductory class the
2nd Saturday of every month from 10:00am -
11:00am titled “Move Better, Feel Better”. The class is led by
either Sara or Eric
and is a wonderful
way to learn more about the Alexander Technique and
experience what it has to offer. In it we give a brief
background about the Alexander Technique and then
guide you
through a series of simple activities (sitting and standing)
where you begin to investigate how you use your body, and
explore ways of moving with less tension. We give
personal
hands-on demonstrations to as many people as time allows and
close with questions and open conversation. The class ranges
in size from 3-8 people and is informal and experiential, so all
questions and comments are welcome.
"Move Better, Feel
Better" is a great introduction and we recommend it for anyone
who is interested in learning more about the Alexander
Technique.
It is free of charge and
is
held at our studio, located in Farmington.
(Please call or
email for address and
directions.)
Call
860-656-6177 or email
info@millerAT.com
to reserve your spot at our next “Move Better, Feel Better”
class.
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"I really liked the hands on approach. Great verbal cues." - SR "Very informative! Transformative awareness of what my body is doing." - RR "I got a lot out of this class. The simple idea of thinking up makes a HUGE difference in the way I sit and stand." - TP |
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The best way to learn the Alexander Technique is through a series of private (one-to-one) lessons. This is due to postural and movement habits, as well as rates of learning and interests differing from person to person. Also, students benefit most when receiving the maximum amount of hands on guidance from the teacher.
A private lesson consists of three elements:
Table work:
In which you
lay
on a padded table
in semi supine (lying on your back with legs bent) as we gently
lift and move your arms, legs, head and neck. It is during this
process that
you begin to observe the unhealthy postural and
movement habits that hinder your body’s natural coordination.
Then, using verbal instruction and a gentle touch, we instruct
you in a simple set of principles based on prevention of your
habits (inhibition) and the proper employment of muscles
(direction). This allows us to give you the
experience of moving in a new way without your associated
habits.
Chair work: Building upon the table work, we use the simple activity of sitting and standing in a chair as a vehicle to help you gain a deeper level of body awareness and more active application of the principles introduced during table work. We support and guide you into and out of the chair so that you can have the experience of moving with minimal strain and increased efficiency.
Application work: We assist
you in applying what you have learned to an
array of activities
and help you perform those
activities with reduced strain, efficiency of movement, and
control. The activities are based on what you are
interested in. Some examples of activities are: walking, playing
an instrument, talking or singing, stretching, typing, lifting,
dancing, hitting a golf ball and anything else you are
interested in working on. We also have many exercises (a.k.a.
“games”) for helping you to address habits of mal-coordination
in specific areas such as arms, legs, hands and neck. Many of
these “games” entail practicing movement such as bending,
crawling, rolling and reaching. Becoming
proficient
in the application work
sets the stage for
applying the Alexander
Technique on your own to your daily life.
After a private lesson students often report a quality of lightness and ease in the body, feeling taller, more balanced and experiencing less aches and pain, even after the first lesson! During a series of lessons, you learn how to recognize and change the movement patterns that diminish your posture, hinder your motion and cause injury; and to redirect yourself in a manner that restores good posture, kinesthetic sensitivity and a control that is fluid and lively. Applying the Alexander Technique to your daily life affords you powerful tools for reducing pain and stress, enhancing coordination and balance, improving overall functioning and preventing habits from forming in the future.
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Private lessons are helping me to become aware of poor posture, bad habits, and the negative effects upon my musculoskeletal system. I have learned how to bend, how to sit, how to get out of a chair, how to stand, how to move my head—all simple things that I have, in retrospect, probably been doing wrong my whole life. Aches, pains are beginning to disappear and my balance has much improved. N - Business Owner |
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Details about private lessons:
Lesson Length: Lessons
are 50 minutes long and
are held on a weekly basis, except during the first month in
which slightly greater frequency is recommended.
Duration of Lessons: We recommend a course of thirty private lessons. The first ten lessons teach the basic principles and give you a framework, however thirty or more lessons ensures that you have gained enough skill to continue improving on your own. There is no contract and you are welcome to come for a few lessons and see if the Alexander Technique is right for you. Many of our students are surprised to see that the benefits they receive continue beyond their initial interests and choose to continue beyond thirty lessons. Others stop weekly lessons but return periodically for refreshers. On average students study with us for six months to a year.
Lesson Fee
Pay per month = $50 per lesson
Single lesson = $60
Students and Artists = $45 per lesson
Multiple lesson per week = $45 per lesson
We accept cash, check,
Visa and Master Card. Please come with payment
ready. (Checks payable to “Miller AT”) Payment is handled at the
end of the lesson.
Scheduling a Lesson: We are available
Monday - Thursday from 9:00am - 7:00pm,
Fridays
from 9:00am - 6:30pm.
We will work together to
set up a lesson time that is right for you.
Location: Private lessons are held at our studio, located in Farmington. (Please call or email for address and directions.) We offer in-home private lessons if needed and schedule allows. If you are interested in an in-home lesson please contact us by phone to discuss the details. Please note that there is an additional charge due to travel time, which is determined on a person by person basis.
Cancellation Policy:
We request 24 hours
notice for a cancellation. This allows us to reschedule the hour
for another student. Students who do not give us 24 hours notice
of cancellation will be charged a $25 cancellation fee.
Delays: If you will be
late for your lesson, please call to notify us and we will try
to accommodate if scheduling allows. However, please be aware
that your lesson may be cut short.
Insurance
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I experience greater ease and more joyful awareness of myself moving in space. L - Librarian/Public Administrator |
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Group classes are a
link to our calendar of
events.
Workshop:
Workshops range from 2 hour to all day sessions and are designed as an introduction to the Alexander Technique. Workshops are usually centered around a specific topic, such as AT for Musicians, AT for Back Pain, AT for the Office Worker, etc. Some of the workshops we offer are: “Sit Happens”, “Back Care Basics”, “Keep Your Body Safe at Work” and “Alexander Technique for Yoga Lovers”. Workshops are offered at various locations throughout the Greater Hartford area. (See our calendar of events)
Short Series Classes:
Short Series Classes are typically 1.5 hour classes offered for 2 or 3 consecutive weeks and are designed to introduce the basic concepts of the Alexander Technique in an experiential format. Generally, Short Series Classes have an individually scheduled private lesson as a part of it to permit more time for hands-on experience for each participant. Some of the Short Series Classes we offer are: “Moving Mindfully” and “Let’s Move, Let’s Dance”. Short Series Classes are offered at various locations throughout the Greater Hartford area, usually through local Continuing Education Departments. (See our calendar of events)
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The class was immensely helpful. I am amazed how restructuring my thoughts improves my body considerable. Years of pain have been diminished in this short period of time. LM |
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On-Going Classes
On-Going Classes
On-site Lessons and Workshops
We are happy to bring our services to you! On-site Lessons and
Workshops
are:
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Workstation setup
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Furniture Selection
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Office stress reduction
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Music studio setup
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Dance and Acting Studios
This option is available for Individuals, and Business or
Corporate Organizations. It is best combined with private
lessons or group classes.
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The class was a wonderful gift to myself. I started to become more aware of my physical self. I felt inspired and energized by what I was learning and started to see changes in my daily life. I was more “present” with myself throughout the day and felt more grounded. Practicing the A.T. has helped me to become more alert and focused during the day. I also became more accepting of myself which then helped me to be even more present. My motivation to take care of myself had continued after I completed the A.T. class. I have been eating healthier foods. I also started to work out again - something I had wanted to do for over a year but wants able to. The changes I am experiencing are nothing different from what I have been wanting. The difference has been an internal shift that has helped me move past the resistance or obstacles that keep me from what I actually want to be doing. R - Business Professional |
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