Richard Brennan
Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler
– Improving the Art of explaining the technique to new people -
In these immortal words of Albert Einstein, he gives excellent advice to those giving introductory lessons, talks or workshops…. Keep the explanations simple!
In a recent STAT survey it was found that "only a handful of Alexander Technique teachers actually make a comfortable living from teaching the technique". To me this is sad state of affairs. My aim for those attending this workshop is to help you to have as many pupils as you want!
This workshop will deal with how to give an excellent introductory workshop and what to cover on a first lesson so that the pupil cannot wait for their second! This workshop is designed to help you put across the principles of the Alexander Technique so that people are left with a fundamental understanding and a desire to know more. We will look at the basic principles such as Inhibition, Direction and Primary Control and find a way of explaining them so that people learning the technique can understand and apply them in their lives. We will also look at what to do and say (or perhaps what not to do or say) to ensure your pupils do follow up on the technique in their own lives. Please bring your questions, concerns and an open mind.
Richard Brennan has studied the Alexander Technique since 1983 and has been Running introductory workshops since 1989. He travels throughout Europe giving talks and courses on the Technique. He has taught the Technique at many educational centres including Galway University, Limerick University, Dartington College of Arts, Middlesex University and the music department of DIT, Dublin.
Richard has been featured in numerous newspapers and magazines and has appeared on BBC I & RTE 1 and been featured on BBC Radios 4 & 5 as well as many local Radio around Ireland and the UK. He has written four books on the Alexander Technique, which are translated into eight languages which are on sale world-wide and his first book – The Alexander Workbook is still in print after 18 years and has sold over 100,000 copies. He has also written many articles on the technique for a variety of newspapers and magazines.
Richard lives in Galway, Ireland where he is the director of the Alexander Teacher Training College, Ireland (STAT approved). He has also been the President and Vice- President of the Irish Society of Alexander Technique Teachers. (ISATT) and he is also the Irish national contact for Alexander Technique International (ATI).
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