In-Studio Workshop: The Dance of Everyday Movement – Alexander Technique for Active People

What movement habits might be limiting your balance, comfort, or confidence without realizing it? What would it feel like to move with greater ease, adaptability, and whole-body support?
Join Luc Vanier, Movement Educator, Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique and Founder of the Integral Movement Research Center and Co-Creator of the Framework for Integration & Elizabeth Johnson, Performer, Educator, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique, and Co-Creator of the Framework for Integration to:
Explore movement as a skill that can continue developing throughout life. Using principles from the Alexander Technique and the Framework for Integration, this workshop offers simple movement exploration that help reveal habitual patters and open new possibilities for coordination, balance, resilience and ease. Participants will investigate spirals, breath, weight shifting, and whole body support through playful and practical activities that apply to everyday movement.
*What are some of the benefits of the Alexander Technique?
-Greater ease in movement
-Improved balance and coordination
-Increased body awareness
-Reduced unnecessary tension
-Enhanced efficient breathing
-Greater confidence in approaching movement and activity in everyday life
*What will you experience in this workshop?
-Learn to approach active movement with greater confidence, adaptability, and ease
-Discover how everyday habits influence coordination, balance, and effort
-Explore guided methodology from the Alexander Technique and the Framework for Integration
-Begin with simple awareness and movement explorations that help you notice habitual patterns in standing, walking, breathing and active movement
-Move into guided activities and partner explorations that gradually build toward more dynamic movement applications while learning how to coordination emerges through adaptability rather than force
-Conclude with close reflection, questions, and practical ways to integrate the material into daily living
*Who should attend? Anyone interested in moving with greater awareness and efficiency – weather in yoga, sports, gardening, hiking, dance, music, meditation, or everyday life! No previous experience is necessary!
*Do you know someone who may benefit from these classes?
Invite your favorite people to kindly pre-register in advance with you! We always appreicate referrals!
*What you’ll need? Please have a yoga mat, blanket or pillow, water bottle and wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in.
*Price: $110 with DANCE40 Discount Code expires Monday, August 10th. $150 after Monday, August 10th.
Are you a Frontline Worker in Wisconsin? Email [email protected] to receive a full scholarship to attend this workshop! Monday, July 20th, 2026 is the last day scholarships are being accepted.
*Questions? Email The 5 Koshas Team at [email protected]
*Please note, Purchases are final and no refunds will be processed; unless 5 Koshas and / or the event presenter cancels the event for any reason, refunds will be promptly disturbed or a a rescheduled date will be offered. We appreicate your understanding.