Alexander Technique Group classes are offered as 4-week blocks in Coburg.
Next block is 5 October - 7 November
see Group classes page for details
Play with Power, Ease & Presence
Workshop: Alexander Technique for Musicians and Singers
This 3-hour, hands-on workshop introduces principles of the Alexander Technique, body mapping and practical approaches in applying Alexander Technique principles directly to playing and singing. Participants will learn how to reduce tension, improve alignment, and develop a more balanced approach to their instrument, rehearsal or performance.
You’ll learn how to:
• Organise your body for responsive, balanced support
• Coordinate breath and movement with greater ease
• Generate intensity without force
Whether you’re a student, professional, or passionate amateur, this session will offer tools you can immediately apply in practice and performance.
previously on June 28, 1pm - 4pm
Sunday October 11, 10am - 1pm
Cross Street Music Hall, 16-22 Cross St, Brunswick East
Full Fee: $180
Early bird ends 11 Sept
Contact for discount codes:
Bring a friend - both pay $153
Low Income: $135
Sunday October 11, 2026
10am - 1pm
Cross Street Music Hall, Brunswick East
The Alexander Technique is a practical, body–mind training used worldwide by musicians to improve performance, tonal resonance, and prevent injury.
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Cathy Dowden and Karen Anderson are Melbourne-based Alexander Technique teachers, both graduates of the School for F.M. Alexander Studies and registered with the Australian Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (AUSTAT).
Cathy Dowden has been in private practice since graduating in 2018, working with musicians and performers who want to move, breathe and play with greater ease and confidence. She has presented workshops at folk and roots festivals including CresFest, Maldon Folk Festival and Cygnet Folk Festival. Her approach is calm, practical and collaborative, supporting musicians to recognise and release unhelpful tension patterns while developing sustainable technique and expressive freedom.
Karen Anderson runs a private practice and teaches at 16th Street Actors Studio, Howard Fine Acting Studio and Federation University’s Arts Academy, and has also taught at the VCA Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. She brings a rich background as a professional circus artist, along with experience in martial arts, yoga and performance. Known for her warmth and Irish wit, Karen is passionate about helping students gain freedom from old patterns and supporting artists to realise their full creative potential. For her, the Alexander Technique is a quiet and profound life changer.
FREE Intro Workshop
TBA Tuesday , 2026 | 6.00 - 7:00 PM
Display Suite, East Brunswick Village (EBV)
Just 5km north of Melbourne CBD
Past events
A Day of Wellness at East Brunswick Village
market - free workshops
Sunday 30 August
FREE workshop: Reset Your Body
Tired of recurring aches, stiffness or muscle tension?
📅 Sunday 30 August | ⏰ 11:00–12:00pm
📍 East Brunswick Village – Display Suite, 8 Bluestone Way
This friendly, practical workshop introduces the Alexander Technique—simple skills to help you recognise habits that contribute to pain and discover easier ways to move.
Leave with everyday strategies to feel more comfortable, balanced and in control of your body.
Alexander Technique Market stall
Your questions answered
Raffle (prize worth $120)
50% off Specials
10-minute FREE Individual taster session with Cathy Dowden.
Sunday 30 August
11am - 3 pm Bluestone Way
Festival workshop - CresFest
Lightness in Music & Life – Introduction to Alexander Technique
workshop open to everyone, including musicians, dancers, singers, seniors, and audience members.
Saturday 11 April, 11.45am -12.45pm
Masonic Lower 96 Albert St, Creswick
INTRO WORKSHOP
Come & Try
Alexander Technique
Move with ease, reduce pain, and improve balance.
✔ Learn simple techniques to reset your body to comfort
✔ Reduce tension, breathe easier, and feel more coordinated
✔ Experience gentle, mindful movement in a relaxed setting
✔ Discover how small changes can create big improvements
Come & Try Alexander Technique are 1-hour “taster” workshops.
All mobility levels will be catered for.
Perfect as a refresher or for those new and curious!
Book now as numbers are limited, and this in-person hands-on workshop fills quickly.
Discover how the Alexander Technique can help you improve your posture, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being.
Book your FREE spot and join us for an evening workshop of body learning and growth.
Tuesday 7th July, 2026 | 6.00 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 5th May, 2026 | 6.00 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 24th March, 2026 | 6.00 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 3rd February, 2026 | 6.00 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 | 6.00 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 28th October, 2025 | 6.00 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 9th September, 2025 | 6.00 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday June 3rd, 2025 | 6.00 - 7:00 PM
Display Suite, East Brunswick Village (EBV)
Bluestone Way, rear Bridge Rd Brewers, 137 Nicholson St, Brunswick East
At the moment Cathy also teaches face-to-face at EBV Wellness Centre on Mondays and offers group & individual lessons at 27 Sydney Rd, Coburg on Tuesdays - Saturdays.
This in-person free event is a great opportunity to take a step towards a healthier and happier you with like-minded individuals.
No walk-ups, bookings only.
Come ready to learn, re-set, and de-stress. We can't wait to see you there!
Balance & Mobility for 55+
a 5-week Group Class
Thursdays, 1:00–2:30 PM | May 29 - June 26
Stay active, improve balance, and move more easily in this gentle class using the Alexander Technique.
This 5-week beginner-friendly course will teach practical skills to use in daily life.
Learn or refresh skills to reduce pain, feel lighter, and improve coordination, energy, and joint mobility.
Adapted for all mobility levels, this course helps you apply practical self-care strategies to everyday life—supporting ageing well, one step at a time.
📅 Thursdays, 1:00–2:30 PM | May 29 - June 26
📍 Moreland Health Group, 27 Sydney Rd, Coburg (near Moreland rd cnr)
💲 $120/ $180/ $240
As part of the town of Creswick’s folk music & roots festival -CresFest:
Alexander Technique 5-week Group Class
Reduce stress, improve posture, ease tension, and move with confidence!
This 5-week beginner-friendly course will teach practical skills to improve posture, relieve pain, and enhance balance.
Discover simple techniques to feel lighter, freer, and more at ease in daily life—whether you're new to Alexander Technique or refreshing past skills.
📅 Mondays, 7:00–8:30 PM | Starts Feb 17
📍 East Coburg Neighbourhood House, 32 Nicholson St, Coburg
💲 $180 - $240 | Early Bird $204 (ends Feb 10)
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Thrive in 2025 with Alexander Technique - free
Move, breathe, and live more freely and confidently.
Thrive in 2025
FREE Alexander Technique workshop.
Book now as numbers are limited, and this in-person hands-on workshop fills quickly.
Discover how the Alexander Technique can help you improve your posture, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being.
RSVP for your FREE spot and join us for an evening workshop of body learning and growth.
Tuesday January 28 2025 at 7:00-8:00 PM at
Display Suite, East Brunswick Village (EBV), Bluestone Way, rear Bridge Rd Brewers, 137 Nicholson St
Cathy Dowden Alexander Technique is based in the EBV Wellness Centre. This in-person free event is a great opportunity to take a step towards a healthier and happier you with like-minded individuals.
No walk-ups, bookings only.
Come ready to learn, re-set, and thrive in the new year. We can't wait to see you there!