ALEXANDER ALLIANCE EUROPE
Postgraduate Workshop
Voice On!
Workshop with Célia Jurdant
7 - 9 October 2026
Can your voice be as powerful as your hands-on?
More Impact Through Voice and Physical Presence
Why This Matters for somatic practitioners and AT Teachers/Trainees
Your voice and your words are powerful teaching tools because :
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The voice touches many in one sweep — hands can only touch one at a time.
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Good use and coordination is transmitted through the voice : useful for online teaching.
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Your unique voice can support many, upholding lightness of being and keeping spirits high and hopeful, free from outside circumstances.
Thus your voice and words become invaluable — for your own practice, for your community, for the AT community at large.
Why This Matters for Those who care for their physical, mental and vocal well being ?
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Communication is vital for our existence and our connection as human beings.
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The Alexander Technique creates the conditions for a well embodied, rich and clear voice
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Every voice counts, not just for voting!
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For voice professionals : the AlexanderTechnique is a powerful tool to have.
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For those who want to be heard without strain, this workshop is for you.
The Core Questions
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What happens the moment I intend to speak or sing?
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What tenses up unnecessarily?
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How do I disrupt the flow of my breath?
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How do I lose contact with my mental clarity, my inner aliveness, my audience?
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Do I allow pauses between my sentences? What is my pace?
What Gets Revealed
As if under a magnifying glass, this critical moment reveals every hindering pattern that:
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Distorts my voice and gestures
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Takes my breath away — and not in a good way
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Brings unnecessary effort and tension into speaking and singing
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Stops me from speaking when I have something valuable to contribute
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Or fails to stop me when I'm talking without pause
The Alexander Technique is our unsurpassed tool for helping participants release these blockages and disruptive habits around communication.
Who This Is For
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Alexander Technique teachers and trainees
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Voice professionals
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Anyone who relies heavily on their voice for work
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Educators of every kind
What You'll Learn
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Discovering your own unique vocal gift and way with words
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How to effectively use Alexander's preparatory exercise for speaking and singing — the Whispered Ah
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How to work with Alexander touch around breath and voice
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How to touch and awaken the Primary Control through your voice
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How to craft your language
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How to bring Alexander's work into real life — teaching directly within situations around communication
About Celia
For almost 30 years, Celia Jurdant has helped people not just say (or sing) words, but embody their message.
Her Training: Classical singing, harp, Alexander Technique (Stanton Hobbs, Cologne — Macdonald tradition)
Her Leadership: 10 years as Managing Director and assistant to Bruce Fertman at the Alexander Alliance Germany teacher training school
Since 2017: She runs her own school in Strasbourg, offering Alexander Trainings Online, in Workshops, Retreats, and giving individual lessons
Influences: Further shaped by the work of Kristin Linklater, author of « Freeing the Natural Voice », Jessica Wolf « The art of Breathing », and countless voice and singing teachers.
Teaching: Japan, USA, Europe
Off duty: Performs concerts with her duo Ladoré, plays the harp in retirement homes, meditates, dances tango
What Past Participants Say
"It's a true turning point in my life! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the weekend! I've rarely experienced such a safe environment to share what I think and feel, and to speak my truth. Before, I mostly said what I believed others wanted to hear, to avoid conflict or disagreement. These past few weeks, I've understood it was time to change that — and that I now have the resources to do it." — Hannah Ruhnau, AT Teacher "The sound is very different — fuller, freer, with more nuance, more expression. It changes the sound immediately and brings great ease and enormous pleasure to the practice of my instruments." — Sara Buffler, Singer & Harpist "I had a thousand 'light bulb' moments. Everything I had learned or came across in my life — I was finally able to actually put it into practice. Before, it was often, 'yes, that feels good,' but then it was gone again." — Astrid Pfarrer, Singer and Voice Teacher
When?
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
15:00 - 18:00 class
Thursday, 8 October 2026
9:30 - 12:30 class
lunch break
15:00 - 18:00 class
Friday, 9 October 2026
9:30 - 12:30
Where?
Einbecker Sonnenberg, Am Brockenblick 2, 37574 Einbeck, Germany
Click here for details on how to get there.
Pricing?
EUR 290 regular fee
EUR 260 for Alliance Trainees and VoixDuCorps/Celia’s Trainees
Payments to:
Alexander Alliance Europe
"Workshop Celia Jurdant Oct26"
DE 28 4306 0967 1289 6190 00
Accomodation and meals?
There are various accommodation options, although only a limited number of single rooms are available, as bungalows are the main type of accommodation on offer. However, some bungalows have an extension/separate sleeping area.
Here you will find the prices for accomodation and food at the Einbecker Sonnenberg.
Accomodation and food will be paid directly at the Einbecker Sonnenberg.
Private lessons?
Possible dates and times:
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 and Thursday, 8 October 2026 between 20:00-21:30
Friday, 9 October 2026 in the afternoon
Saturday, 10 October 2026 in the morning
30 minute lessons 75,-€
60 minutes lessons 150,-€
For Workshop Participants:
30 minute lessons 65,-€
60 minute lessons 140,-€
To schedule a private lesson, please contact Célia directly under info@alexandertraining.eu
Translation?
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