Join us for workshops and events led by AUSTAT-certified Alexander Technique teachers. These are open to members and non-members alike. Explore upcoming offerings in our Calendar of Events below.
Venue: Balam Balam Place
15 Phoenix Street,
Brunswick, Victoria 3056
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Venue: Balam Balam Place
15 Phoenix Street,
Brunswick, Victoria 3056
At the 2026 AUSTAT Conference, we are very excited to be welcoming Caren Bayer back to Australia. Many of our AUSTAT members are familiar with Caren and her work. For those who have not met her before, she comes to us with a wealth of experience.
Caren Bayer was the director of Manhattan Center for the Alexander Technique, which certified Alexander teachers from 2001-2014. Caren received her certification in London from Patrick MacDonald in 1984 and has since maintained a private practice in New York City, as well as teaching workshops internationally. Most recently she has become a co-director of Riverside Initiative for the Alexander Technique, a teachers’ training program in New York. As a former dancer and longtime student of the martial arts, Caren brings 45 years of movement research to her teaching.
AUSTAT Conference 2026:
Day 1: Friday 16 October (5pm – 9pm)
Day 2: Saturday 17 October (9am – 5pm)
Conference Dinner (optional): Saturday 17 October (6.30pm – 10pm)
Day 3: Sunday October 18 (9am – 5pm)
Post-Conference Workshop (for AUSTAT Full Teacher Members, Affiliates, and Teacher Trainees):
Day 1: Monday 19 October 9.00am – 5.00pm
Day 2: Tuesday 20 October 9.00am – 5.00pm
In this three-day conference, we will explore how circular and spherical movement patterns deepen our understanding of ‘centre’. As we restore our relationship to the ground, we will learn to generate greater directional pathways and expand our spatial awareness, so that ‘where we are’ reveals ‘how we are.’ Together we will access the dimensionality that ensures strength arises from freedom—a stability and balance that naturally transfers to our students. By the end of this intensive, participants will have gained valuable tools for integrating these principles into their lives and teaching.
Full Conference Ticket price includes a light dinner on Friday night and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
The Saturday night dinner is an extra option which we encourage all conference participants to attend. This year it will be held at the Edinburgh Castle Hotel. Have a look at their website to get a feel for this fun venue with excellent food and wine.
Play with power, ease, and presence
This 3-hour hands-on Alexander Technique workshop introduces practical principles to support performance, tone and injury prevention.
Explore body mapping, coordinating breath & movement, and balanced support for playing or singing.
Learn to reduce tension, improve alignment and generate intensity without force. Suitable for students, professionals and amateurs.
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Venue:
Cross Street Music Hall, East Brunswick (Melbourne)
Price:
Full fee $180
Early bird $153 until 31 May
Low income option available
Enquiries: call Cathy 0401 495 836 or email support@cathydowden.com.au
Immerse yourself in 5 days of movement, awareness, and renewal in the stunning Welsh countryside. Open to all levels.
David Moore has been teaching the Alexander technique and yoga for 40 years and runs training courses for Alexander teachers and yoga teachers in Melbourne, Australia. He is a registered Senior Teacher with Yoga Australia, He is the author of “Smart Yoga: Use the Alexander technique to enhance your practice, prevent injury and increase body awareness.”Venue: Daku Resort, Savusava Bay, Fiji
Price: from $3,240
Early bird discount: Pay in full before 31 Jan 2026 for $300 OFF the listed prices!
Join Jenny Thirtle and Caroline Blackshaw for 7 wonderful days and nights at Daku Resort, a tropical hideaway nestled on the edge of beautiful Savusavu Bay, Vanua Leve, Fiji (a short flight from Nadi).
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