Short Courses and Alexander Technique Holidays with Richard Brennan
A summary of forthcoming Introductory and Intermediate short courses led by Richard Brennan are given below.
Please note that you are welcome to visit the college for intermediate training.
For courses run by other qualified teachers, see also the ISATT course page.
Galway
17th January - 14th February 2019
Alexander Technique Centre
Kirkullen Lodge, Tooreeny, Moycullen
Website: www.alexander.ie
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
Morning Class
Starts Thu 10:30 AM, and ends Thu 12:30 PM
Cost: FREE
This free five week course on the Alexander Technique is suitable for complete beginners as well as for those who have had previous experience of the Technique. We will be covering topics such as relieving pain or stress and improving breathing, posture and confidence.
Class limited to 12. You are welcome to try the first class without obligation. The pupil teacher ratio will be 6:1 to give plenty of opportunity for individual attention. Venue is the AT training college. Tea and coffee included. Please book early as places are limited.
About the Venue: Alexander Technique Training Centre, just outside Galway city.
To book, please contact teacher directly. Telephone 091 555800 Email: info@alexander.ie
Galway
22nd - 24th February 2019
Esker Retreat Centre
Athenry
Website: www.redemptoristsesker.ie
Back In Balance Workshop
Residential weekend
Starts Fri 6:00 PM, and ends Sun 3:00 PM
Cost: €165
Back in Balance workshops are based on the Alexander Technique which is a unique way of improving balance, posture and co-ordination. It can help prevent or dramatically alleviate backache, migraine, arthritis, insomnia, depression and stress as well as the whole range of physical aches and pains that are common today. During the course we will explore everyday activities such as standing sitting, walking and working at a computer to see if we are causing too much tension in our muscles without realising it. This course will help you to improve posture and confidence as well as alleviate aches and pains and help you to move through life with greater ease and put your life back into balance.
(Lower cost of €110 for non-residential)
About the Venue: Esker is a well-known retreat centre in a monastic site run by the Redemptorists. The retreat centre is set in beautiful grounds, giving a feeling of peace and tranquillity. Close to Galway city.
To book, please contact Gearoid Mulrooney - Tel: 091 850361 Email: gmulesker@gmail.com
Dublin
23rd - 24th March 2019
Emmaus Centre
Lissenhall, Swords
Website: www.emmauscentre.ie
Change Your Posture, Change Your Life
Workshop
Starts Sat 10:30 AM, and ends Sun 4:00 PM
Cost: €195
Introductory residential course. Cost is €145 non-residential.
In this intensive workshop Richard will teach the technique principles and show how habitual postural habits can impact on our general wellbeing. Many people who have back, shoulder, neck or posture difficulties have discovered a new sense of self through the technique.
About the Venue: A retreat and conference centre in a beautiful setting, with relaxed atmosphere, close to Dublin City.
To book, please contact venue - Tel: 01 8700050 Email: info@emmauscentre.ie
Dublin
27th - 31st May 2019
Emmaus Centre
Lissenhall, Swords
Website: www.emmauscentre.ie
Alexander Technique Immersion
Residential Five Day Course
Starts Mon 10:30 AM, and ends Fri 2:30 PM
Cost: €525
All meals and tuition are included in the cost.
As tensions are released, so are many of the thoughts that hold us back from being who we truly are. During this course you may find that your confidence and self-esteem naturally grow, and with it a natural spontaneity, a greater contentment and a deeper love of life.
During the 5 days the participants will have a daily individual session as well as learning in groups. This week has been described in the past as 'life-changing' and 'the best week of my life'.
This course will help you to move through the rest of your life with greater ease!
About the Venue: A retreat and conference centre in a beautiful setting, with relaxed atmosphere, close to Dublin City.
To book, please contact venue - Tel: 01 8700050 Email: info@emmauscentre.ie
Overseas
16th - 21st June 2019
Kaštel Lukšic Castle
Kaštel Lukšic, Split, Croatia
Website: https://www.booking.com/hotel/hr/stacija.hr.htm l
Residential week-long workshop
Starts Sun 10:00 AM, and ends Fri 1:00 PM
Cost: €275
Come and join us for a week long Alexander workshop in beautiful Croatia. The Alexander teachers will be Richard Brennan, Aranka Fortwängler and Andreja Tokic. The week is a balanced mixture of an Alexander course and a relaxing holiday with like-minded people. The workshop will run from 10.00am to 1.00pm each day (from Sunday to Friday), leaving you free for the rest of the day to swim, relax or explore the surrounding area. Wednesday is a free day to explore Split or visit one of the many nearby islands. The cost of the workshop is €275 and EXCLUDES accommodation.
About the Venue: Beautiful Castle right on the Adriatic Sea and only 10 minutes from Split airport. We recommend either The Stacija Hotel or Hotel Villa Zarko please book at one of the following links https://www.booking.com/hotel/hr/stacija.hr.htm l or http://villazarko.com/en/
To book, please contact teacher directly. Telephone 091 555800 Email: info@alexander.ie
To book, please contact teacher directly. Telephone 091 555800 Email: info@alexander.ie
Overseas
10th - 17th August 2019
Cortijo Romero
S.L. Apartado de Correos 31, 18400 Orgiva, Granada, Spain
Website: www.cortijo-romero.co.uk
Change Your Posture, Change Your Life
Residential week-long workshop
Starts Sat 7:30 PM, and ends Sat 9:00 AM
Cost: £710
Fully residential week long course with Richard Brennan and Glenna Batson in a beautiful holiday centre in southern Spain.
Full details available here.
About the Venue: A breathtakingly beautiful alternative holiday centre like no other; in a magnificent Andalucian mountain setting; delightful accommodation and delicious healthy food.
To book, please contact venue - Tel: +44 1494 765775 Email: cr@cortijo-romero.co.uk
Overseas
1st - 8th September 2019
Skyros Centre
Skyros Centre, Greek Island of Skyros, Greece
Website: www.skyros.com
Move through life with greater ease - An introduction to the Alexander Technique.
Residential week-long workshop
Starts Sun 8:00 PM, and ends Sun 1:00 PM
Cost: €775
One week residential course in the beautiful village and island of Skyros, Greece. The Skyros Centre is in the heart of this vibrant village yet 15 minutes’ walk from a variety of beaches. There are many cafes, shops and restaurants in this historic village set high on a hillside with amazing views of the sea. This holiday offers comfortable rooms in the village or by the long, sandy beaches
Course Tutor is Richard Brennan
The Skyros Centre, home to the renowned Writer’s Lab and Health & Wellbeing programmes, is set in a stunning location in Skyros village which over-looks the beautiful Aegean sea.
To book, please contact venue - Tel: 44 (0)1983 865566 Email: holidays@skyros.com
Overseas
8th - 15th September 2019
Atsitsa
Atsitsa, Greek Island of Skyros, Greece
Website: www.skyros.com
The power of the Alexander Technique
Residential week-long workshop
Starts Sun 8:00 PM, and ends Sun 1:00 PM
Cost: €745
One week residential course in the beautiful Atsitsa bay on the island of Skyros, Greece. Accomodation is rustic and set in nature and is within a few yards of the sea where you can swim anytime of the day or night. There is a choice of afternoon of morning courses – or both.
Course Tutor is Richard Brennan
About the Venue: This will be as lively holidays with between - 30 and 80 people living and participating in various courses with one another. The setting is friendly and bursting with life. Courses, facilitators, fabulous food and the beautiful environment are, naturally, all central to the experience. But for many the real value and essence of a stay in Atsitsa is to be found in its rich community life and the opportunity to meet an interesting mix of people from all walks of life. Life in Atsitsa is informal with a dress code to match. Skyros offers the independent traveller the holiday that opens the heart, expands the mind, recharges the body and uplifts the spirit.
To book, please contact venue - Tel: - 44 (0)1983 865566 Email: holidays@skyros.com
Dublin
12th - 13th October 2019
Emmaus Centre
Lissenhall, Swords
Website: www.emmauscentre.ie
Back In Balance
Workshop
Starts Sat 10:30 AM, and ends Sun 4:00 PM
Cost: €195
Introductory residential course. Cost is €145 non-residential.
The Alexander Technique is a unique way of improving balance, posture and co-ordination. It can help prevent or dramatically alleviate backache, migraine, arthritis, insomnia, depression as well as the whole range of physical aches and pains that are common today.
During the course we will explore everyday activities such as standing sitting, walking and working at a computer to see if we are causing too much tension in our muscles without realising it.
About the Venue: A retreat and conference centre in a beautiful setting, with relaxed atmosphere, close to Dublin City.
To book, please contact venue - Tel: 01 8700050 Email: info@emmauscentre.ie
Galway
8th - 10th November 2019
Esker Retreat Centre
Athenry
Website: www.redemptoristsesker.ie
Back In Balance Workshop
Residential weekend
Starts Fri 6:00 PM, and ends Sun 3:00 PM
Cost: €165
Back in Balance workshops are based on the Alexander Technique which is a unique way of improving balance, posture and co-ordination. It can help prevent or dramatically alleviate backache, migraine, arthritis, insomnia, depression and stress as well as the whole range of physical aches and pains that are common today. During the course we will explore everyday activities such as standing sitting, walking and working at a computer to see if we are causing too much tension in our muscles without realising it. This course will help you to improve posture and confidence as well as alleviate aches and pains and help you to move through life with greater ease and put your life back into balance.
(Lower cost of €110 for non-residential)
About the Venue: Esker is a well-known retreat centre in a monastic site run by the Redemptorists. The retreat centre is set in beautiful grounds, giving a feeling of peace and tranquillity. Close to Galway city.
To book, please contact Gearoid Mulrooney - Tel: 091 850361 Email: gmulesker@gmail.com