Introduction to the Alexander Technique
Discover how to move with greater ease and reduce muscle tension, stress, and discomfort by learning the Alexander Technique. This method helps you identify and release unhelpful movement habits developed over time, supporting improved coordination, posture, and body awareness.
Introduction: Explore the five core principles, gain simple yet insightful anatomy basics, and practice everyday movements like sitting, walking, and breathing to improve whole-body awareness and function in daily life. Please note that the first intro class is 90 minutes and will run until 12:15.
Next Steps: Continue your exploration of the Alexander Technique and deepen your understanding of movement, posture, and coordination. Designed for students who have completed an introductory course, this class builds on foundational principles through guided practice and further exploration of how everyday habits influence ease of movement. Please note: Next Steps is for those who have completed an introductory course.
Akiko Tsuchiya
Instructor
AmSAT(American Society for the Alexander Technique) certified teacher, Akiko Tsuchiya, graduated from Berklee College of Music as a Vocalist and started training at the Alexander Technique Training Center in Newton, MA under Ruth Kilroy and Rivka Cohen. Since becoming a certified teacher in 2008, she has been hosting workshops and private instructions to students, children and adults, with a variety of backgrounds: musicians, athletes, doctors, office workers, homemakers as well as pregnant women. The focus and intention of Akiko's work is to reduce chronic pain, muscle tension, ongoing daily stress and to activate proper whole body engagement.
Alexander Technique: Introduction
Instructors:
- Akiko Tsuchiya
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24th 2026 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Calvary United Methodist Church |
| Thu, Oct 1st 2026 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Calvary United Methodist Church |
| Thu, Oct 8th 2026 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Calvary United Methodist Church |
| Thu, Oct 15th 2026 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Calvary United Methodist Church |
| Thu, Oct 22nd 2026 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Calvary United Methodist Church |
Alexander Technique: Next Steps
Instructors:
- Akiko Tsuchiya
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5th 2026 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Calvary United Methodist Church |
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Calvary United Methodist Church |
| Thu, Nov 19th 2026 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Calvary United Methodist Church |
| Thu, Dec 3rd 2026 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Calvary United Methodist Church |
| Thu, Dec 10th 2026 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Calvary United Methodist Church |