Over the last year or so, following an Announcement in Statnews, a number of teachers have taken up the offer of a one-week holiday on Jill and Tim Bowis’ farm in the West Coast of Scotland, in exchange for Alexander lessons whilst there. In addition, a growing group of local pupils has got to know about the visits and is very pleased to have lessons, for payment. In all, there have been nine weeks of lessons; return visits and more trips are planned. The balance between holiday and teaching is very much dependent on the visiting teachers. There is no resident Alexander teacher in the Oban area, so anyone wanting to take lessons needs to travel a long way to find one.

It has been a wonderful experience for the pupils, who have appreciated visiting teachers from different countries, each with their individual and personal approach. They are looking for more visiting teachers to come throughout 2007 and so if you are thinking about giving it a go, read on … The following quotes from pupils and teachers speak for themselves.

Kintaline Farm

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Jacob Sheep at Kintaline Farm

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Pupils

“It’s great to be able to have Alexander lessons here, and what lovely teachers we have had! Thanks to them all and to  Jill who has arranged it. Long may it continue.” Midge

“Gosh, what do you say about the Alexander Technique and its teachers? I have done yoga/t’ai chi-like things before but this was quite different. I realise it takes years to master, but even after a couple of sessions I feel I have learnt some valuable strategies that will help stave off potential problems caused by hours of typing!” Liz

“I learned how to deal with the problems in my shoulders to the extent that they are no longer problems. I have taken lessons every time Jill has had a teacher staying. It has been interesting learning with the different teachers and gradually progressing to a stage where I am applying the Technique consciously to more of what I do on a daily basis.” Sheila