UPCOMING Events

Welcoming those new to the Technique and those deepening their practice

Workshops, Conferences, Sharing Days

Join us for Alexander Technique Teacher-led workshops and AUSTAT events – all Members as well as the wider community are warmly invited to participate. Check what’s on in our Calendar of Events below.

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AUSTAT CONFERENCE 2026

With International Guest Teacher, Caren Bayer (USA)

Date: 16-18 October 2026

Venue: Balam Balam Place 
15 Phoenix Street,
Brunswick VIC 3056

Full details to come.

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18 January 2026

Enhancing Foot Health and Body Alignment
with David Moore

Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: Jika Jika Commumity Centre, 1 Plant Street, Northcote
Cost: $90.00

In this practical workshop, we will delve into the details of everyday walking patterns and the postural organisation underlying those patterns, examining alternative methods for alleviating foot dysfunctions including flat arches, plantar fasciitis and bunions. Participants will learn how to adjust the whole body balance and coordination to walk easily and to heal their feet.

13 February 2026

John Nicholls: Melbourne Public Talk & Book Launch

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00 pm
Venue: Room 2 “upstairs” St Marks Church Community Centre,
250 George Street, Fitzroy
Entry: Free

Book Launch of John Nicholls’ A Manual of Alexander Technique Teacher Training (Mouritz, 2025)

Talk about the origins of the Manuals and a history of training Alexander Technique teachers.

Contact Jane Refshauge for further details and to book.

15 March 2026

Sharing Day - Experience, Observe, Learn.

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: Balam Balam Place, 15 Phoenix Street, Brunswick VIC 3056
Cost:

  • AUSTAT Teachers & Trainee Teachers $20.00
  • AUSTAT Affiliates & General Public $30.00

Refreshments: There will be a lunch break, and participants can either visit the onsite cafe, or local cafes nearby. However, we recommend you bring your own lunch, or order ahead.

Join us for a day of shared learning, a space for teachers to share your work, ideas, and approaches.

General Public Welcome: This is a fabulous opportunity to discover more about the Alexander Technique!

Sharing Day, 15 March 2026
9 - 13 April 2026

Annual School Residential Course 2026,
with David Moore, Jenny Thirtle, and Guest Teacher Jeando Masoero

Host: School for F.M. Alexander Studies
Guest Teacher: Jeando Masoero visiting from France for the fourth time.
Venue: Maitripa Contemplation Centre near Healesville
Price: Price: $1,795
Early bird discount: $150 off, for bookings before 20 December.
Course fee includes tuition, single room accommodation and delicious vegetarian meals.

The School has been running a residential course annually for 25 years, except for 2020 which was cancelled due to the coronavirus. In addition to our Melbourne trainees, it has been attended by trainees from other training courses, and Alexander teachers. If you have had prior experience in the Alexander technique you may make an application to attend the course.

8 - 14 June 2026

Alexander Technique, Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Assisi, with David Moore, Rossella Buono, and other teachers

Venue: Fontemaggio, Assisi, Italy
Price: Price: $1,795
Early bird discount: discount for bookings received up to 15 January.

The program will be structured to allow for intensive yoga and Alexander Technique work plus two private lessons for each participant over the course of the retreat. In addition it will allow for sufficient time for people to be able to visit and enjoy the surrounding towns and countryside.

Click below for program details and to book.

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