Holly is smiling and touching the spine a life-sized human skeleton as she faces a class full of students who are seated on the floor. Photo by Bryan Bisordi.
ID: Holly is smiling and touching the spine a life-sized human skeleton as she faces a class full of students who are seated on the floor. Photo by Bryan Bisordi.

This class will explore our mind-body connection through the lens of the Alexander Technique. The Alexander Technique is an awareness building practice that investigates habit and the process of change. In this class we will use tools like body-mapping, spatial orientation, anatomy, and “the pause”, among others, to gain a more accurate perception of how our bodies and minds work. We will explore topics like dynamic balance, choice, presence, breath, and tensegrity. The class will incorporate both everyday movements and dance movements with a focus on building awareness of the “how” so that your movement practice can be sustainable and recuperative.

What to expect:
This class will incorporate group discussion, movement through the space, and a floor lie down with verbal guidance. Light hands on assistance is available and consent will be practiced for any parts of the class that incorporate touch. All activities may be modified to suit individual needs.

Accessibility Notes

  • This class includes auditive guidance.

For access information about Gibney’s facilities refer to their website.

To request ASL interpretation or Audio Description, please email accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “ASL/Audio Description Request, Holly Wilder” three (3) weeks prior to the date you plan to attend.

For access-related questions and requests, please contact accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “Holly Wilder.”

Register for this class

In-Person

    To register visit Gibney´s Class Schedule:

    Location

    Gibney at 280 Broadway
    280 Broadway (Enter at 53A Chambers Street)
    New York, NY 10007

    • Get the Brown - BMT Nassau Street Line numbers: J , Z to Chambers Street
    • Get the Yellow - BMT Broadway Line numbers: N , R to City Hall
    • Get the Red - IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line numbers: 1 , 2 , 3 to Chambers Street
    • Get the Blue - IND Eighth Avenue Line numbers: A , C to Chambers Street
    • Get the Green - IRT Lexington Avenue Line numbers: 4 , 5 , 6 to Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall

    Faculty

    Holly Wilder

    Holly Wilder

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