Workshops and Courses
Residential Weekend for beginners and refreshers:
Venue - Claridge House Quaker Retreat Centre, near Lingfield, Surrey.
Claridge House is a comfortable place of healing and rest, set in a Victorian house with beautiful gardens. It is near Lingfield race course and surrounded by farmland. Recently refurbished, all rooms have modern en suite shower rooms and hot drinks facilities.
Please book directly with Claridge House:
Email: welcome@claridgehousequaker.org.uk
Website: www.claridgehousequaker.org.uk
Phone: 01342 832150.
Future dates: October 24th - 26th 2025
The weekend includes a warm welcome, group tuition, en suite private rooms and full board with delicious vegetarian food (morning and afternoon hot drinks and snacks too!) all for £399, or non-residential for £199.
This is an introduction to Alexander work using explanation, group activities and practical exploration. It has six group sessions each over an hour in length. We will explore AT principles and how to apply them to improve your daily life. The first one is on Friday evening after dinner (or before if eveyone has arrived) and the last is before lunch on Sunday.
There is free time on Saturday between 2 - 4pm when you may take a private lesson with Jill if you wish (pay on the day).
The course is suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their AT skills. It is a playful journey into the AT in the comfortable, calm surroundings of Claridge House. Learn strategies and methods to take away.
Previous participants said:
"Thank you for a super weekend! Excellent tutor, delicious food and lovely surroundings. It was just the introduction I was hoping for."
"Jill's teaching was excellent, engaging and good fun - I'll be able to remember key points because of this experience. Thank you very much."
"The weekend was a game-changer for me. I encourage anyone with arthritis or joint pain to embrace the AT."
Food is vegetarian and special diets can be catered for (please let Claridge House know your requrements in advance).
Contact Clarige House directly for bookings.
Introductory Workshops for groups, clubs or workplaces
Could I give your work, group, club or family an Alexander technique workshop?
Contact me to discuss your requirements, dates and terms.
Find out how the Alexander Technique could help you.
This is a friendly, fun group introduction which includes explanation, simple activities and demonstration of the hands-on work.
It will show you how you would benefit by learning the ALexander technique and help you to make an informed decision about taking your interest further.
All participants qualifiy for a half-priced private lesson with Jill at a later date.
Phone or email to book a workshop or lesson with Jill
Talks and Demonstrations
Book a talk or demonstration for your friends, family, club, workplace or support group.
Find out how the AT can improve your health and quality of life.
For all enquiries email jillpayne@skillforlife.com
or call 0208 658 0820.