In-Person Workshop
Back by popular demand, Tanya Bénard is repeating her introductory workshop on the Alexander Technique! Sign up if you missed the previous ones! Spaces are limited.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 1:30-3:00 PM EST: Click here to register
Transforming Tension with the Alexander Technique
For over 100 years, artists of all kinds have turned to the Alexander Technique to help them address excess tension, prevent and recover from injury, and manage the physical and psychological demands of performance. The Alexander process offers a framework for increasing awareness, and allowing greater responsiveness in the mind/body system – in a way that supports both creativity and overall well-being. Peer-reviewed research has shown positive impacts on conditions like back pain and neck pain, as well as psychological benefits like improved outlook, lessening of fear and anxiety, and increased confidence.
Through stories, pictures, self-experiments, demonstration and discussion, this workshop will offer a fresh perspective on tension and posture, and explore how the Alexander Technique can empower you to find more ease - in your artistic pursuits, as well as in everyday life.
This workshop is for artists of all disciplines
About the Workshop Facilitator
Tanya Bénard is an ATC-Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique. Since 2005, she has taught the Alexander Technique at The Royal Conservatory in various capacities – most notably, developing and teaching a popular and longstanding Alexander Technique program for The Glenn Gould School. Tanya is also a contributor to ARCT pedagogy materials on establishing a physical foundation for music making. Known as a clear and engaging communicator, she is a frequent presenter on the Technique. Tanya’s work is research-informed, and grounded in the evolving understanding of the interplay of mind, body and emotions. She particularly enjoys working with artists, and is committed to approaching whatever arises with warmth, empathy and creativity – and wherever possible, with humour!
