The unexamined life is not worth
living (Socrates)
I am a teacher of the Alexander Technique, University lecturer
and writer based in Vienna.
I run my private teaching practice for the Alexander Technique
near Vienna’s ‚Naschmarkt‘. As well as
teaching the Alexander Technique on its own, I also teach
presentation skills and vocal development against a background
of the Technique. I work with individuals on a one-to-one
basis and also run workshops and lead professional development
seminars for a range of institutions, above all in the education
and healthcare sectors. I am happy to work with anyone who
would like to work with me.
I qualified as a fully-fledged Teacher of the Alexander
Technique in 1999 after attending a full-time training course
for three years (1600 hours) and reaching a standard recognised
by the International Affiliated Societies of Teachers of
the Alexander Technique.
I am committed to professional development and since qualifying
I have become increasingly interested in applying the Technique
to voicework. Moving and making tuneful sounds, whether that
be walking, dancing, playing a musical instrument, singing
or speaking, has always been an important part of my life.
In addition to my private teaching practice in the Alexander
Technique, I am currently also a Lecturer at the English
and American Studies Department of the University of Vienna.
There I teach a wide range of courses, including Presentation
Skills; I also give a formal lecture series. Because I have
a background in university teaching and public speaking,
I am particularly interested in the teaching performance
and letting teachers benefit from the Technique. (read
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I started my professional life as a researcher, teacher
and writer in Austrian Studies. I was born in London and
after studying German and Philosophy at the universities
of Cambridge, Freiburg i.Br. and London, I moved to Vienna
to continue my researches into Viennese women’s literature
and history. This culminated in a doctorate, a major publication
by Yale University Press and my Habilitation (post-doctoral
qualification) at the German Department of the University
of Vienna.
Although I am no longer active in academic Austrian Studies
I continue to write and publish essays and articles about
whatever happens to interest me.
In all areas of my life I find that the Alexander Technique
is both an immensely practical tool and a source of inspiration.
It represents wholeness in a world of increasing specialisation;
it speaks to all that makes us fully human. |
