Reviews
From participants of the Past International Conventions
- A friendly, relaxed event and a great chance to meet Alexander teachers from around the world.
- I loved the relaxed friendly atmosphere and light-hearted exchanges.
- A great combination of interesting workshops and fluid exchange work, just the right amount of people – a larger group would have felt less personal.
- I really enjoyed meeting such a caring and interesting group of people, especially in the wonderful surroundings of Slovenia.
- For me it was a very interesting week, there was lots to learn and share with a very nice bunch of people in a very beautiful place.
- The whole week was very special, especially the diversity of workshops, the friendly work exchanges and making new friends from different countries.
- I thoroughly enjoyed being with people from the last two conventions as well as meeting new people this year. The most enjoyable aspect this year has been the spirit of learning, exploring and sharing.
- It was great to discuss and share ideas with inspiration and friendship while building trust in Alexander World.
- What a wonderful week we all had! Lots of fun, wonderful presenters, lovely people – I loved every minute!
- Great location, well planned schedule, great workshop topics. I especially liked getting to know some of the MacDonald teachers and ways of working.
- A lovely welcoming week of sharing and generosity with like-minded in a very beautiful location. It was a special opportunity to work with so many different teachers from different backgrounds and areas of interest. The whole convention took place in a gentle and unpressured environment.
- This really was a wonderful week of learning together as Alexander teachers in a very beautiful and peaceful environment. We were so lucky to have so many senior teachers, some with over 50 years’ experience who made themselves available so often in the exchange room.
- An enjoyable week with very open people. Our guide on the outing was so exquisite and helpful. The choice of country was great!
- I was very inspired by the whole event. It was a little difficult at first was I had never been before, but I was soon made to feel very welcome and a part of the group.
- A very enjoyable week! What I =enjoyed most was talking and working with a wide variety of teachers and re-connecting with old friends and meeting new colleagues in such a free and easy atmosphere.
- I am absolutely thrilled about the week even though it was very hot. I did significantly more physical activities than usual. The only thing that was a pity was I had to choose between two workshops that were both really interesting. Thank you!
- A wonderful gathering and celebration of all that is in the Alexander work: Kindness, connection, laughter, learning, unlearning, fellowship, and support. Just lovely!
- A Fantastic Week – well organised, great presenters and wonderful work exchanges. Thank you so much!
- I can see that great care has gone into all the organisation and care of details. Great facilities at the school with regular and clear WhatsApp and email communication throughout the year.
- Excellent presentations, workshops and work exchanges. Fabulous skills and ‘specialisms’ warm friendly atmosphere all week long.
- Excellent atmosphere. I could choose with what and how much to challenge myself, and if I needed space or support people were more than willing to provide it with understanding and compassion.
- For me it was a rich experience and a rich program of events full of wonderful and varying subjects, teachers and participants.
- FABULOUS – I enjoyed sharing with all on equal ground. I really enjoyed the warm welcome and lively fun we had all week.
- All week there were friendly, easy connections with like-minded and open people.
- I loved the lack of rules and obligations – the freedom to choose, the wide variety of workshops and the amazing scenery.
- I found the whole experience incredibly valuable, especially the very human connections with other participants in between sessions.
- The convention was wonderfully amazing and inspiring! I most enjoyed the exchange work, building connections and socializing in the evening!
- Just wonderful… let’s do it again soon!
- It was truly wonderful to take part in an international gathering of devoted alexander teachers intent on creating a compelling vision of what is possible for our profession. There was an ever-present openness heart connection that created an energised environment for meaningful exchange, personal growth, friendship and fun!
- It was great to have exposure to so many creative and experienced teachers all together for such a long amount of time.
- The best week of my life.
- This was the most ‘user-friendly’ Alexander conference I have ever attended. I felt most comfortable with being able to share and be authentic with others.
- I really enjoyed the week – even after 7 days I did not want it to end! I felt inspired and much happier in myself and in my ability to teach.
- The convention was comfortable, manageable, stimulating and encouraging.
- I really valued the openness of all the participants.
- My overall experience was one of laughter learning and great warmth.
- I found the whole week a light bubbly an fluid experience with greatly helped the sharing and learning.
- The exchange room was on fire with sharing ideas!
- Very lovely people and workshops!
- The whole week was a deeply emotional experience and my heart and brain are over-flowing with thoughts, ideas and feelings.
- Excellent!
- The best meeting of Alexander Teachers I have experienced in my 37 years as an Alexander Teacher!
- Now I am even more passionate about the Alexander Technique.
- A space was created this week for a real learning experience – full of freedom, goodwill, interest, openness, fun and generosity. I am so grateful that was here and go home with lots of hope for the future of the Alexander Technique.
- Simply brilliant! Bravo!
- Very friendly, interesting, rewarding, educational fun and encouraging.
- I enjoyed the depth and quality of all the workshops and the caring relationships that were forged here. It was my truly respectful experience of exchanging work in my 21 years of being a teacher.
- Let’s do it again soon!
- Brilliant! It exceeded all my expectations. There was a good balance of the serious and not so serious. Great fun and it fostered a real heart felt connection with other teachers.
- Wonderful!
- I really enjoyed the open-mindedness and open-hearted hands-on work!
- I loved it all. I learned so much. It was super!
- The most non-doing experience I have had for a long time. The week was the first time I was at ease with myself at an Alexander event! I cannot wait for the next convention!
- There was a generous sharing of knowledge from everyone. A real positive experience of what is possible in the future.
- I really appreciated the warm and welcoming, non-competitive atmosphere and the openness of everyone.It re-kindled my love for the Work, which admittedly had got lost while being isolated from other teachers.
- It re-kindled my love for the Work, which admittedly had got lost while being isolated from other teachers.
- There was a generous sharing of knowledge from everyone. A real positive experience of what is possible in the future.
- I really appreciated the warm and welcoming, non-competitive atmosphere and the openness of everyone.It re-kindled my love for the Work, which admittedly had got lost while being isolated from other teachers.
- It re-kindled my love for the Work, which admittedly had got lost while being isolated from other teachers.
- I learned a great deal of practical information that I can use in my teaching. I have had valuable insights about my own use and overall co-ordination. It was wonderful to meet so many pro-active teachers who are willing to invest their energy in promoting the Work.
- I had a mind-opening, heart-warming and friend-making week! …it was Brill!
- I felt wonderfully welcomed and enjoyed it immensely. I really feel I have grown as a person this week.
- Worth every penny and more!
- This week was beyond my wildest dreams! It was great to be in a place where everyone was operating at a heart level.
- Great, great, great!!! Best ever!
- A wonderful week that awakened my senses and opened my heart!
- The music was great, but the workshops were amazing.
- Great Craic! Tiring, energising and educational.
- Gentle, loving, supportive, generous, confidence building and appreciative.