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The Contemporary Alexander School (CAS) is a learning community dedicated to furthering the Work of

The Contemporary Alexander School is a learning community dedicated to furthering the Work of F.M. Alexander with self-paced, non-residential, contemporary teacher training and continued education programs based in Santa Fe, NM and Portland OR. Founded by Robyn Avalon, CAS, also known as Alexander Alliance Southwest/Northwest, is the US branch of Alexander Alliance International. Trainees learn to teach the fundamental principles of the Work to individuals and groups within the activities of their lives.

06/20/2026

Have you ever noticed how much effort you use for simple activities like sitting, standing, walking, working, or even breathing?

The Alexander Technique is an educational process that helps people become more aware of their habitual patterns of movement and tension. By learning to recognize and change these patterns, many people experience greater ease, comfort, coordination, and freedom in everyday life.

Students often explore the Alexander Technique to:

✔ Improve posture and balance
✔ Reduce unnecessary tension
✔ Enhance musical, athletic, or professional performance
✔ Increase body awareness
✔ Move with greater efficiency and ease
✔ Support overall well-being

Rather than focusing on "fixing" the body, the Alexander Technique helps you develop the awareness and skills needed to make more effective choices in how you move, think, and respond.

Small changes in awareness can create meaningful changes in how you experience daily life.

What activity would you like to do with more ease?

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06/16/2026

Life doesn't pause when you decide to learn something new.

There are careers to build.
Families to care for.
Communities to support.
And somehow, a never-ending to-do list.

That's why Contemporary Alexander School was designed with real life in mind.

Our self-paced programs allow students to engage in meaningful, transformative study while balancing the responsibilities they already have. Whether you're a working professional, educator, artist, caregiver, or lifelong learner, you can move through the material at a pace that works for you.

Because deep learning shouldn't require putting your life on hold.

✨ Learn when you're ready.
✨ Study at your own pace.
✨ Grow in a way that fits your life.

What could become possible if learning worked with your schedule instead of against it?

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06/10/2026

🌟 Who Would Be On Your DREAM TEAM? 🌟

What happens when a group of curious minds comes together to learn, explore, and grow?

The DREAM TEAM program offers a unique opportunity for friends, colleagues, family members, professional peers, or community groups to co-create a personalized year-long learning experience. Together, you'll explore the topics that matter most to your group while benefiting from the support, inspiration, and collective wisdom that emerges when learning becomes a shared journey.

Whether you're interested in movement, teaching, creativity, body mapping, personal development, or professional growth, your DREAM TEAM experience is designed around your group's goals and interests.

The question isn't just what you want to learn.

It's who you want to learn alongside.

✨ Gather your people.
✨ Explore meaningful questions.
✨ Create a learning experience that is uniquely yours.

Who would be on your DREAM TEAM?

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06/06/2026

🎵 Better Mapping. Better Music.

Musicians spend countless hours refining technique, practicing passages, and perfecting performances. But what if one of the most powerful tools for improvement isn't in your instrument—it's in your understanding of your own body?

Body Mapping is the study of how your brain's understanding of your body's structure influences movement. When that internal map is inaccurate, it can lead to unnecessary tension, discomfort, fatigue, and limitations in performance.

When musicians develop a more accurate understanding of how they are designed to move, they often discover:

🎼 Greater ease and freedom of movement
🎼 Improved coordination and balance
🎼 Reduced tension and discomfort
🎼 Enhanced breathing and support
🎼 More expressive and confident performance

The goal isn't to work harder—it's to work more efficiently.

Whether you're a professional musician, educator, student, or passionate amateur, understanding your body's design can transform not only how you play, but how you experience music itself.

Because when the body works in harmony, the music can too.

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06/05/2026

🎓 Could Teacher Training Be Your Next Step?

Many people discover this work because they're looking for greater ease, comfort, or understanding in their own lives. But for some, that personal journey becomes something more—a desire to help others discover the same possibilities.

Teacher Training at Contemporary Alexander School is designed for individuals who are passionate about learning, movement, education, and human potential.

Whether you're:
🎵 A musician
👩‍🏫 An educator
🧘 A movement or wellness professional
🏥 A healthcare practitioner
🎭 A performer
🌱 Or simply someone fascinated by how people learn and grow

Teacher Training offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the body, movement, awareness, and the learning process.

This isn't just about gaining new skills—it's about developing a new way of seeing, understanding, and engaging with yourself and others.

Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and community, you'll explore principles that can transform both your personal and professional life.

✨ The question isn't whether you already have all the answers.

✨ The question is whether you're curious enough to begin.

Could Teacher Training be your next step?

Learn more about our training programs and discover where this journey could lead.

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06/03/2026

❌ MYTH: "Good posture means pulling your shoulders back."

Many of us were taught that standing up straight means forcing our shoulders into position. But holding yourself rigidly can actually create more tension, discomfort, and fatigue.

✅ FACT: Healthy posture isn't something you force—it's something that emerges naturally when your body is organized and balanced.

Body Mapping helps us develop a more accurate understanding of how we're designed to move. When we improve our internal "map" of the body, movement becomes easier, breathing improves, and posture becomes more effortless.

Instead of asking:
"How can I hold myself up?"

Try asking:
"How can I allow myself to move with more ease?"

Learning begins with awareness.

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05/29/2026

🌿 What if greater ease, balance, and freedom were already built into your design?

Living in a Body™ is a unique learning experience that helps you better understand how your body is designed to move and function. Through practical exploration and Body Mapping, you'll discover how changing the way you think about your body can improve coordination, reduce unnecessary tension, and bring more ease into everyday life.

Whether you're a teacher, performer, healthcare professional, or simply curious about human movement, this course offers valuable tools for living with greater awareness and possibility.

Learn more at Contemporary Alexander School.
https://www.contemporaryalexander.com/living-in-a-body

05/20/2026

Learning never stops. Neither does the Work. ✨

The Post-Graduate Offerings at Contemporary Alexander School are designed for Alexander Technique teachers and trainees looking to deepen their skills, expand their teaching approaches, and continue evolving their practice in meaningful ways.

From advanced hand skills and experiential group teaching to dynamic introductory workshop design, these rotating modules offer immersive opportunities to explore the art of teaching with greater clarity, creativity, compassion, and adaptability.

CAS also continues to foster a global, non-hierarchical learning community through offerings like the Sharing Lab and Share the Work Series — creating space for collaboration, curiosity, and the ongoing evolution of Contemporary Alexander pedagogy.

For teachers committed to growth, refinement, and sharing the Work more effectively in today’s world, these programs offer something truly special.

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05/13/2026

Music educators shape more than technique — they help students connect to expression, confidence, coordination, and presence. 🎶

The Music Educators Program at Contemporary Alexander School offers a unique blend of in-person and online learning designed specifically for arts and music educators looking to deepen their teaching tools and expand their approach.

Through Contemporary Alexander Technique and Living in a Body™, educators can explore:
✨ Body Mapping & kinesthetic awareness
✨ Ease in movement and performance
✨ Somatically-based teaching techniques
✨ Non-hierarchical and inclusive teaching structures
✨ Practical tools for lessons, ensembles, and studio classes

With live virtual classes, self-paced learning, retreat opportunities, and CEU availability, this program supports both personal growth and professional development.

If you’re passionate about helping students learn with greater ease, artistry, and embodied awareness, this program is truly something special.

Learn more here: https://www.contemporaryalexander.com/new-page-2

05/08/2026

At Contemporary Alexander School, students from around the world come together to explore self-discovery, embodiment, creativity, awareness, and personal growth in a supportive and inspiring community.

This beautiful testimonial reflects the heart of the work — compassionate guidance, meaningful connection, and experiences that can truly shift the way we move through life. 💫

If you’ve been feeling called to reconnect with yourself, expand your awareness, or explore a new path of growth, this may be the invitation you’ve been waiting for.

Learn more at contemporaryalexander.com ✨

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