Awaken Your Alignment: Body, Mind, and Spirit at 45th Annual Malibu Retreat

Malibu, California – Serra Retreat Center.
Dec 27, 2024 – Jan 01, 2025

Welcome to our “Awaken Your Alignment: Body, Mind & Spirit with the Alexander Technique and Breath-Centered Yoga Retreat” in beautiful Malibu, California. Join us as we embrace the New Year with Renewed Energy and Grace. Whether you are new to this journey or deeply committed to the Alexander Technique and Breath-Centered Yoga, we invite you to join us in this serene setting.

Our Alexander Residential Retreat, now in its 45th year, welcomes participants of all levels. You’ll work with experienced teachers, form a supportive community, and explore various approaches to the Alexander Technique and how applying the underlying principles to your yoga will deepen your practice.

Expect optimal learning experiences, including small group sessions, individual lessons, and classes in related disciplines like Sports, Activities of Daily Living, Performance, and Voice. We will have a special class on “Walking Well’.

Our retreat occurs at the Serra Retreat Center in the hills above Malibu’s picturesque beaches. Spread across 26 acres of flowering gardens and hiking trails. The center offers a tranquil escape with breathtaking views of the Pacific. Its exceptional conference facilities include meeting rooms overlooking the ocean, a gift shop, and a delightful dining room catering to various dietary needs. Its proximity to Santa Monica and Los Angeles is the perfect location.

Join us in Malibu for a transformative journey, “Awaken Your Alignment: Body, Mind, and Spirit, embracing the New Year with Renewed Energy and Grace.

• Private Alexander Technique Lessons
• Small AT Homeroom Classes
• Daily Breath-Centered Yoga Class.
• Master Classes for AT Teachers & Trainees
• ‘Walking Well’ classes with Michael Gelb.
• Specialized Classes in Performance, Postural Re-Education, and Activities of Daily Living.
• New Year’s Eve Performance & Party!

• Better Posture and Balance
• Reduced Stress and Tension
• Ways to Create ‘Space’ in Your Life
• Learning to Move with Ease & Poise
• A Connection to a Like-Minded Community

Serra Retreat Room Registration. All rooms include meals from Dec. 27th (dinner) to Jan. 1st (lunch).

Room Prices:

• Single Room: $825
• Double Occupancy: $695 per person
• Commuter Rate: $375 (includes one meal per day)

Important Information:

• Register for the Malibu Retreat and pay your deposit on Eventbrite or the website, https://alexandertechniqueworkshops.com/product/malibu-retreat-2/
• Call the Serra Retreat Center and ask for Jenny: 310-456-6631. Monday -Friday 9-4:00 PST
• You may email her your room request and diet restrictions, and she will call you.
• Jenny Agripino
• Let Jenny know you’re signing up for a room for the Alexander Technique Retreat.
• A $100 deposit is required, with the balance due by Dec. 15th, 2024.
• You can also leave a message, and Jenny will return your call.

The daily schedule is customized for each retreat and finalized just before the retreat begins. The schedule below is typical; the application classes vary each year. Each participant gets two—20-minute individual lessons for the Retreat.

Day 1

-Check-In & Orientation

-Dinner

-Welcome and Introduction

-Alexander Technique Home Groups

Days 2–5

-Yoga Class

-Breakfast

-Alexander Technique Walkabouts (Apply A.T. to walking)

-Group Meeting with Q & A and Theme

-Alexander Technique Home Groups

-Individual Alexander Lessons

-Lunch

-Gelb Hour

-Individual Alexander Lessons

Alexander Technique Specialty Classes…

Choices may vary & include:

• Computer without Back Ache
• Presentation Skills—How to talk in front of a group
• Breathing Coordination
• Performance Class: (Singers/Actors/Musicians/Dancers)
• Constructive Rest
• Lengthening & Stretching
• Breathing & Sounding
• Everyday Activities
• “Whispered Ahs”

• “Whatever you thought, think again.”
• Chair: What About Sitting & Standing
• The Widening Back
• Dart Procedures
• Freeing Our Natural Voice
• Alexander Technique—Course 101
• Growing Older Without Looking Old…The Secrets of Good Posture
• Working Out and Keeping Fit the smart way

All Days 5:30–7:00 p.m. Dinner

Days 2-4 Choices may include:

Alexander Technique, Related DVDs, Games, Alexander Technique Panel, Discussion Day, 58:00–Midnight Performance Night, and Party on New Years Eve

Day 6

-Breakfast

-Alexander Technique Walkabouts

-(Informal Work)Q & A and Round-up Alexander Technique Home Groups

-Lunch & Check Out “Au revoir and safe travels!”

The schedule will vary depending on Faculty and Location.

Host or Publisher Julie Shelton