Lynne Conway
Lessons in the Alexander Technique and Tai Chi
“Many of the principles of Tai Chi are similar to those of the Alexander Technique. If the principles of each were the same, there would of course be no reason to study both of them. The Alexander work brings students’ attention to their habitual ways of using themselves, and teaches a process by which any activity can be approached with conscious awareness of those habits and the alternatives. Tai Chi presents its practitioners with fascinating challenges in movement and attention, challenges that ask us to fundamentally change our habitual way of being. The Alexander work is a very powerful tool helping us to make those changes.” Stacy Gehman
Private lessons - Tai Chi
There are many reasons why you might consider private lessons in tai chi.
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You have a busy schedule that stops you from committing to a tai chi class.
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You want to join an existing class and need to catch up to their level.
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You want to progress more rapidly.
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You have joint issues (knee, shoulder, lower back) that are made worse by tai chi.
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You want to understand the basics before committing to public classes.
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You want to learn the details and refine your skills.
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In private lessons you will receive tuition specifically tailored to your needs. You will make faster progress, deepen your appreciation of tai chi and learn how to best use your whole self to experience the benefits of tai chi. The individual tuition ensures a rapid uptake of skills that can then be practiced and developed in class. With my Alexander Technique background I can help you identify and change habits of movement that interfere with a freely flowing tai chi practice.
Eight lessons package (x 55 minutes) $520. A sliding scale is available.
Single lessons are also available - Single lessons (x 55 minutes) $90. A sliding scale is available.
Lessons are also available over zoom.
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are the most open days for lessons. Contact me by email or phone.
Wear comfortable loose fitting pants and top and flat-soled shoes.