Archives: Workshops

“Super! Very relaxed; a special holiday feeling. But what I actually find most important: the connection and solidarity and the wonderful atmosphere in the group. Not a single day or moment of discord. And there were lots of laughter. Despite the fact that the group was quite big, there was personal attention for everyone.”

Yvonne, physician

Read more > “Alexander Technique winterweekend: does not take place in ’23/’24”

Read more > “Alexander Technique autumn weekend: does not take place in ’23/’24”

Treat yourself to some time for yourself, stunning nature and wonderful food in the beautiful small village of Fontaines St.Clair (North-East France).

Find more relaxation in your body, stillness and better coordination in activities like walking, bending, swimming, computer/desk work and much more!

Do you prefer running/swimming? Or do you want to work mainly with your musical instrument? It’s all possible. Participants can bring in their own preferred activities.

You will receive four individual lessons and nine group workshops on different subjects.

“Participating in the Alexander technique summer week with Maaike and Doris has made me much more conscious of my patterns and habits in how I move. It has inspired me to find ways to move with more ease and freedom. A wonderful week with two very engaged and inspiring teachers!” – Anthony, musician, participant 2020

“It felt like a rebirth!” – Liesbeth, participant 2022

Read more > “Alexander Technique summer week, 6-12 July 2024, North-East France”

This workshop will be in cooperation with Linor Oren, singer and voice teacher at SingWell. Linor writes in her blog: “I remember moments during a singing lesson where I finally did something right. The teacher would yell in amazement at me: “What did you just do?!” I would be perplexed because the only answer I had was: “nothing!” Read more > “Workshop Alexander Technique for singers: does not take place in ’23/’24”

Are you curious whether the Alexander Technique is something for you? Would you like to see what it is about in a small group in a relaxed setting and atmosphere? Please be welcome at my studio. You can subscribe by writing me an email: m@thinkup.nl Read more > “Introduction workshop; does not take place in ’23/’24”

A workshop in which you will learn to use a phone/tablet/computer without unnecessary tension in your neck, shoulders, arms. You will learn to maintain a strong, long and widening back, free breathing and thus prevent pain and stress. Read more > “Workshop: how to use your computer: does not take place in ’23/’24”

A course in which you will learn to prevent unnecessary tension while reed making. Instead, you will learn to perform this daily day activity with less stress, a soft long neck, shoulders resting and free breathing. 
Read more > “Workshops: reed making: does not take place in ’23/’24”

A course in which you will learn to see the influence of our mind/body use and the position/ height/ shape of your chin- and shoulder rest on your right/ left hand technique and freedom of playing. Read more > “Workshop: the chin- and shoulder rest set-up: does not take place in ’23/’24”