Upcoming events.
Embodying Yin Practices in Our Everyday Lives and Actions: a learning & practice lab
This session is designed to offer rest in real-time breathwork, access to resource, and tangible accessible practices for finding more ease and resilience in your body. The online offering is led by Lyra Butler-Denman, an artist, somatic practitioner and Contemporary Alexander teacher, moderated by Sonali Sangeeta Balajee founder and co-director of the Spiritual-Social Medicinal Apothecary (SSoMA), and hosted by SSoMA’s House of Yin.
Lyra's work lives where somatics and justice overlap, centering functional anatomy, living systems, and the neurobiology of change. She partners with social change organizations as well as individuals to develop new ways of thinking, new levels of individual and community care, and alternatives to extractive and oppressive practices.
Sonali works at the intersection of spirit, politics, belonging, equity, and deep transformative change. She is the founder of Our Bodhi Project, a spiritual and political project that supports healthy movement-building and organizing through deepening our critical analyses, centering the health of all living systems, and enlivening the connection between social and collectively spiritual wellness.
The suggested donation for this session is $60 (which contributes to our two speakers’ costs) or $75 (which helps us cover the costs of administration and technical support). We are grateful for any support. If you are not in a position to do so, just register - everyone is welcome.
Primary Movement
Every human body has a deep memory of easeful and dynamic coordination built into its intrinsic design. This innate coordination can be explored and evoked by personal curiosity, embodied research, and releasing the tension patterns we learn through our lifetimes. In this series we will use the Contemporary Alexander Technique to tap into the regenerative effects of receiving rebound from the planet within your movement practices (yoga, strength & conditioning, dance, tai chi, anything!) and daily life. Each session will offer: - Body mapping/functional anatomy - Qualitative movement curiosity through mini movement lessons - Hands-on research about finding less tension and more coordination in your whole body - Research as to how to increase your sensory awareness and kinesthetic capacity for greater overall nervous system regulation Join for one or all of the following sessions from 5:30pm-6:45pm:
July 10 - REST
July 17- FOLDING
July 24 - BALANCE
July 31- FLOW
Primary Movement
Every human body has a deep memory of easeful and dynamic coordination built into its intrinsic design. This innate coordination can be explored and evoked by personal curiosity, embodied research, and releasing the tension patterns we learn through our lifetimes. In this series we will use the Contemporary Alexander Technique to tap into the regenerative effects of receiving rebound from the planet within your movement practices (yoga, strength & conditioning, dance, tai chi, anything!) and daily life. Each session will offer: - Body mapping/functional anatomy - Qualitative movement curiosity through mini movement lessons - Hands-on research about finding less tension and more coordination in your whole body - Research as to how to increase your sensory awareness and kinesthetic capacity for greater overall nervous system regulation Join for one or all of the following sessions from 5:30pm-6:45pm:
July 10 - REST
July 17- FOLDING
July 24 - BALANCE
July 31- FLOW
Primary Movement
Every human body has a deep memory of easeful and dynamic coordination built into its intrinsic design. This innate coordination can be explored and evoked by personal curiosity, embodied research, and releasing the tension patterns we learn through our lifetimes. In this series we will use the Contemporary Alexander Technique to tap into the regenerative effects of receiving rebound from the planet within your movement practices (yoga, strength & conditioning, dance, tai chi, anything!) and daily life. Each session will offer: - Body mapping/functional anatomy - Qualitative movement curiosity through mini movement lessons - Hands-on research about finding less tension and more coordination in your whole body - Research as to how to increase your sensory awareness and kinesthetic capacity for greater overall nervous system regulation Join for one or all of the following sessions from 5:30pm-6:45pm:
July 10 - REST
July 17- FOLDING
July 24 - BALANCE
July 31- FLOW
Primary Movement
Every human body has a deep memory of easeful and dynamic coordination built into its intrinsic design. This innate coordination can be explored and evoked by personal curiosity, embodied research, and releasing the tension patterns we learn through our lifetimes. In this series we will use the Contemporary Alexander Technique to tap into the regenerative effects of receiving rebound from the planet within your movement practices (yoga, strength & conditioning, dance, tai chi, anything!) and daily life. Each session will offer: - Body mapping/functional anatomy - Qualitative movement curiosity through mini movement lessons - Hands-on research about finding less tension and more coordination in your whole body - Research as to how to increase your sensory awareness and kinesthetic capacity for greater overall nervous system regulation Join for one or all of the following sessions from 5:30pm-6:45pm:
July 10 - REST
July 17- FOLDING
July 24 - BALANCE
July 31- FLOW
Body Tuning: A Workshop for Musicians with Wendy Waggener
Pearl Pilates Studio // Portland, OR $95
This fun interactive workshop is for musicians of all abilities and levels - students, performers, teachers. We will explore strategies to increase awareness and movement that will create an immediate change in setup, ease, and musical expression. Wendy is a professional violinist based in Southern California. She has been teaching CAT for musicians around the country for more than 10 years.
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWkUD1C2K7xTlxg9hlgk0_OgWGsSsVT-xY7IX93ye9cTrfQg/viewform
Private Lessons also available with Wendy October 18-20
Connective Constellations of our Body: A Contemporary Alexander Technique Workshop by Tahni Holt and DeeAnn Nelson
What are the ways in which we hold ourselves up, push ourselves down and disconnect from the relationships (human and non-human) that are all around us?
How do we notice and wake up to these unconscious patterns?
What are practices of interrupting these patterns to choose connectivity, support and resource?
Join us for an exploration using Contemporary Alexander Technique to research patterns of disconnectivity, and how to gain access to new choice with curiosity.
Connective Constellations of our Body: A Contemporary Alexander Technique Workshop by Tahni Holt and DeeAnn Nelson
What are the ways in which we hold ourselves up, push ourselves down and disconnect from the relationships (human and non-human) that are all around us?
How do we notice and wake up to these unconscious patterns?
What are practices of interrupting these patterns to choose connectivity, support and resource?
Join us for an exploration using Contemporary Alexander Technique to research patterns of disconnectivity, and how to gain access to new choice with curiosity.
Sharing Lab
August 4-8, 2024 Santa Fe, NM, USA
An alternative non-hierarchical gathering curated by AT Liberation Project and Alexander Alliance International Join this inclusive, explorative, collaborative space for all those interested in sharing experiences, ongoing questions, and most effective teaching tools and strategies in support of making the Work more accessible in today's world. ALL levels of experience are essential and deeply encouraged.
Explore the Pause
An introduction to Contemporary Alexander Technique
Every first Sunday of the month
11-12:30pm
Email DeeAnn to register: deeann.nelson@gmail.com
Primary Movement
Every human body has a deep memory of easeful and dynamic coordination built into its intrinsic design. This innate coordination can be explored and evoked by personal curiosity, embodied research, and releasing the tension patterns we learn through our lifetimes.
In this series we will use the Contemporary Alexander Technique to tap into the regenerative effects of receiving rebound from the planet within your movement practices (yoga, strength & conditioning, dance, tai chi, anything!) and daily life.
Each session will offer:
- Body mapping/functional anatomy
- Qualitative movement curiosity through mini movement lessons
- Hands-on research about finding less tension and more coordination in your whole body
- Research as to how to increase your sensory awareness and kinesthetic capacity for greater overall nervous system regulation
Join for one or all of the following sessions:
July 10 - REST
July 17- FOLDING
July 24 - BALANCE
July 31- FLOW
$22.50/class - $75 for all 4 classes
To Register: www.breathebuilding.com
6 student minimum, must register by July 3rd
Primary Movement
Every human body has a deep memory of easeful and dynamic coordination built into its intrinsic design. This innate coordination can be explored and evoked by personal curiosity, embodied research, and releasing the tension patterns we learn through our lifetimes.
In this series we will use the Contemporary Alexander Technique to tap into the regenerative effects of receiving rebound from the planet within your movement practices (yoga, strength & conditioning, dance, tai chi, anything!) and daily life.
Each session will offer:
- Body mapping/functional anatomy
- Qualitative movement curiosity through mini movement lessons
- Hands-on research about finding less tension and more coordination in your whole body
- Research as to how to increase your sensory awareness and kinesthetic capacity for greater overall nervous system regulation
Join for one or all of the following sessions:
July 10 - REST
July 17- FOLDING
July 24 - BALANCE
July 31- FLOW
$22.50/class - $75 for all 4 classes
To Register: www.breathebuilding.com
6 student minimum, must register by July 3rd
Primary Movement
Every human body has a deep memory of easeful and dynamic coordination built into its intrinsic design. This innate coordination can be explored and evoked by personal curiosity, embodied research, and releasing the tension patterns we learn through our lifetimes.
In this series we will use the Contemporary Alexander Technique to tap into the regenerative effects of receiving rebound from the planet within your movement practices (yoga, strength & conditioning, dance, tai chi, anything!) and daily life.
Each session will offer:
- Body mapping/functional anatomy
- Qualitative movement curiosity through mini movement lessons
- Hands-on research about finding less tension and more coordination in your whole body
- Research as to how to increase your sensory awareness and kinesthetic capacity for greater overall nervous system regulation
Join for one or all of the following sessions:
July 10 - REST
July 17- FOLDING
July 24 - BALANCE
July 31- FLOW
$22.50/class - $75 for all 4 classes
To Register: www.breathebuilding.com
6 student minimum, must register by July 3rd
Primary Movement
Every human body has a deep memory of easeful and dynamic coordination built into its intrinsic design. This innate coordination can be explored and evoked by personal curiosity, embodied research, and releasing the tension patterns we learn through our lifetimes.
In this series we will use the Contemporary Alexander Technique to tap into the regenerative effects of receiving rebound from the planet within your movement practices (yoga, strength & conditioning, dance, tai chi, anything!) and daily life.
Each session will offer:
- Body mapping/functional anatomy
- Qualitative movement curiosity through mini movement lessons
- Hands-on research about finding less tension and more coordination in your whole body
- Research as to how to increase your sensory awareness and kinesthetic capacity for greater overall nervous system regulation
Join for one or all of the following sessions:
July 10 - REST
July 17- FOLDING
July 24 - BALANCE
July 31- FLOW
$22.50/class - $75 for all 4 classes
To Register: www.breathebuilding.com
6 student minimum, must register by July 3rd
Explore The Pause
An Introduction to Contemporary Alexander Technique
10:30am
$20
Pearl Pilates
1211 NW Glisan St., Suite 206
Sign up by text: 503-896-7272
Recess
Jump, run, walk, fold, and roll all in the cultivation of poise, ease, and grace. A study of Contemporary Alexander work through play!
$20
1211 NW Glisan, Suite 206
Text: 503-896-7272 to sign up
Open Clinic hosted by Tahni Holt and DeeAnn Nelson
Private sessions available at a sliding scale fee $35-$50. The first half hour of the lesson is with a teacher, the second half hour of the lesson is with a trainee.
Sessions available at 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, and 4:30pm
Location: Pearl Pilates 1121 NW Glisan, Suite 206
Text 503-896-7272 to sign up
Exploring the Pause
An Introduction to Contemporary Alexander Technique
10:30am
$20
Pearl Pilates
1211 NW Glisan St., Suite 206
Sign up by text: 503-896-7272
THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Turn Tension into Ease
Bodies are amazing systems designed for ease, strength, and longevity but we don't get blueprints. Explore structures and relationships, learn common misconceptions that lead to injury, and tap into your innately brilliant and capable body.
THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Turn Tension into Ease
Bodies are amazing systems designed for ease, strength, and longevity but we don't get blueprints. Explore structures and relationships, learn common misconceptions that lead to injury, and tap into your innately brilliant and capable body.
THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Turn Tension into Ease
Bodies are amazing systems designed for ease, strength, and longevity but we don't get blueprints. Explore structures and relationships, learn common misconceptions that lead to injury, and tap into your innately brilliant and capable body.
THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Turn Tension into Ease
Bodies are amazing systems designed for ease, strength, and longevity but we don't get blueprints. Explore structures and relationships, learn common misconceptions that lead to injury, and tap into your innately brilliant and capable body.
THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Turn Tension into Ease
Bodies are amazing systems designed for ease, strength, and longevity but we don't get blueprints. Explore structures and relationships, learn common misconceptions that lead to injury, and tap into your innately brilliant and capable body.
THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Turn Tension into Ease
Bodies are amazing systems designed for ease, strength, and longevity but we don't get blueprints. Explore structures and relationships, learn common misconceptions that lead to injury, and tap into your innately brilliant and capable body.
THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Turn Tension into Ease
Bodies are amazing systems designed for ease, strength, and longevity but we don't get blueprints. Explore structures and relationships, learn common misconceptions that lead to injury, and tap into your innately brilliant and capable body.
THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Turn Tension into Ease
Bodies are amazing systems designed for ease, strength, and longevity but we don't get blueprints. Explore structures and relationships, learn common misconceptions that lead to injury, and tap into your innately brilliant and capable body.
THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Turn Tension into Ease
Bodies are amazing systems designed for ease, strength, and longevity but we don't get blueprints. Explore structures and relationships, learn common misconceptions that lead to injury, and tap into your innately brilliant and capable body.
Embodying Grace
Embodying Grace
Embodying Grace is designed for those who dabble in energetics. Robyn’s rich experience in this language offers growth for those who have already deeply studied the Work. some of the topics the workshop will spend time with are:
- More deeply accessing and developing your intuitive channels
- Creating and developing your personal energatic/intentional fields
- Use of sacred geometry, manifestation tools, and numerous practices designed to raise consciousness frequencies
- Focusing on expanding your personal. skills for raising your consciousness frequencies and working with your higher self
Price:
$150
info@reformpilatespdx.com
503-232-3560
Deepening Your Practice
Deepening Your Practice:
Contemporary Alexander Technique for Personal and Professional Development
Do you have professional accrediation in a somatic, theraputic, or touch-based field, and want to expand your skills to include Alexander Technique principles?
Come enjoy:
- Deep, embodied, personal growth
- Practice in a like-minded community
- Focusing your studies on personal choices of body, mind, and heart
Taught by Robyn Avalon, Founding Director of the Contemporary Alexander School
Price:
$60
($50 for reFORM members)
info@reformpilatespdx.com
503-232-3560
What Your Hands Can Tell You
What Your Hands Can Tell You:
An experiential exploration for practitioners and educators who use their hands
Discover how to listen deeply to the stories the body tells, accessing different layers, timelines, and patterns. Learn to use your hands for clear and communicative interactions, without manipulation. Learn how to touch simply with a global perpective, and to understand the ‘local’ conditions in context to the larger whole.
Taught by Robyn Avalon, Founding Director of the Contemporary Alexander School
Price:
$150
info@reformpilatespdx.com
503-232-3560