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10-minute FREE Individual taster session with Cathy Dowden.
FREE INTRO WORKSHOP
Tuesday 5th May, 2026 | 6.00 - 7:00 PM
Display Suite, East Brunswick Village (EBV)
Move with ease, reduce pain, and improve balance.
Come & Try
Alexander Technique
✔ 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
a 1-hour “taster” workshop
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 spot and join us for an evening workshop of body learning and growth.
Display Suite, East Brunswick Village (EBV)
8 Bluestone Way, rear Bridge Rd Brewers, Nicholson St, Brunswick East
Tuesday 5th May, 2026 | 6.00 - 7:00 PM
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. For health and safety reasons, numbers are limited.
Come ready to learn, re-set, and de-stress. We can't wait to see you there!
Play with Power, Ease & Presence:
Alexander Technique for Musicians
Sunday 28 June, 1pm - 4pm
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.
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.
Sunday June 28, 1pm - 4pm
also on Sunday October 11
Cross Street Music Hall, 16-22 Cross St, Brunswick East
Full Fee: $180
Early bird ends 31 May: $153
Low Income: $135 (contact for code to pay 25% less)
Past events
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 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!
Managing stress with movement Free Workshop
Feeling tense or overwhelmed? Stress doesn’t just live in your mind—it also shows up in the way you move, breathe, and carry yourself.
As part of the Feel Good Fest at East Brunswick Village, join me for a free 45-minute workshop and discover how simple awareness and gentle movement, through the Alexander Technique, can help ease stress and restore balance in everyday life.
✨ In this workshop, you’ll explore:
✔ Gentle guided awareness practices
✔ Everyday movements with less effort and strain
✔ Practical tools to release tension anytime, anywhere
✔ How to move with greater freedom and ease
📅 Sunday 5 October
⏰ 11.00 – 11.45am
📍 East Brunswick Village – Display Suite
The Feel Good Fest will be buzzing with many other free workshops, experiences from Wellness Centre services, and a lively Maker’s Market—a great day out for the whole community.
No special equipment or experience is needed—just bring yourself.
👉 Interested in going further? I’ll also be offering two more free “Come & Try Alexander Technique” workshops at East Brunswick Village over the coming months—perfect for exploring the Technique in more depth.
Alexander Technique introductory group
a 4-week Group Class
Mondays, 6:30–8:00 PM | June 16 - July 7
Reduce stress, improve posture, ease tension, and move with confidence!
This 4-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, 6:30–8:00 PM | June 16 - July 7
📍 Moreland Health Group, 27 Sydney Rd, Coburg
💲 $135 - $180
Limited spots available
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!