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Group Courses, Weekend course

Residential Walking with the Alexander Technique Course in Grasmere Cumbria July 2025

Friday 25th July – Monday 28th July 2025

to be held at

The Glenthorne Guest House and Conference Centre Easedale Road Grasmere Cumbria LA22 9QH

www.glenthorne.org

Would like to stay in a beautiful location having some time out for you? De-stressing slowing down and noticing nature again as we go for gentle walks in the Lake District. Learning how to walk in an easier way with less effort.

Then come along and join Hilary in the stunning scenery of the Lake District  to explore the Walking with the Alexander Technique. The course starts at 5.30 pm on Friday 25th July and finishes at 12.00 noon on Monday 28th July.

We will look at our skeleton through anatomy and movement discovering a more accurate map of ourselves. In addition we will look at the Principles of the Alexander Technique in a practical, fun and experiential way helping you improve your posture, de-stress, ease back ache as well as moving with less effort and tension. The course will run in the lovely  spacious Conference Centre as well as in the garden , weather permitting.

This Walking with the Alexander Technique includes short low level walks in the mornings in the area around Grasmere.

Hilary will be offering 20 min one to one sessions on both Saturday and Sunday from 4 pm at an additional cost.

There will be free time to enjoy the area and just relax and unwind. Glenthorne is just a few minute’s walk from Grasmere village.

This course is suitable for beginners and as a refresher for students of the Alexander Technique as well as Alexander teachers and trainees.

Bring a mat to lie on, a few thin paperback books, walking boots, waterproof jacket and trousers and a rucksack. If you have any walking poles bring them along too and learn how to use them using the Alexander Technique.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:-

All Alexander Technique sessions with Hilary Cook MSTAT a fully qualified, experienced, insured and CRB checked Alexander Teacher teacher.

Three night’s accommodation in twin rooms with full board including tea and freshly made cakes. There is always a vegetarian option available and special dietary needs can usually be catered for but please advise at time of booking.

Most rooms are ensuite. There are a few non-ensuite rooms available at a discount of £5 per night. There are some single roome available.

12 places available

Cost £435

For further information  about the course please contact Hilary

teacher@hilarycookat.co.uk

tel.01748 824160

mob.07941526662

To book a place

please go to www.glenthorne.org

email info@glenthorne.org

tel.015394 35389

A £40 deposit is payable at the time of booking and the balance is due when you are on the course.

Daily reminder

Walking and the Alexander technique

How do you walk? Do you ever think about it? It’s quite a balancing act . We all start to walk at about 1- 1 1/2 years old usually with the odd fall along the way. It is very helpful to notice how you walk start being aware of what you do.

So this is what to do :-

Stop Inhibit and Direct.

Expand awareness around you, feel your feet on the ground. Think up your body.

Notice which leg you usually start with – and try starting with the other one.

Fall into a walk – lead with the top of your forehead.

Swing your arms as if you are power walking.

Twist the upper part of your body not your pelvis

Think of the diagonal connection – your left arm and your right leg go forward at the same time. If you swing your arms faster your legs automatically move faster!

Look ahead, not down on the ground.

Use your peripheral vision and think behind you.

When you turn, move the head first look at something ahead like a curious child and allow your body to follow head leads body follows.

Use your senses feel the wind on your face smell the flowers and hear the rustle of the leaves.

Enjoy walking and moving your body.