LESSONS & WORKSHOPS
Learn to use your body more intelligently so you feel and function better.
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“I have never played with such pleasure and with less concern about physical problems since studying with Joseph Arnold!”
- Christophe M., violinist
"If what you care about is making music, then playing effortlessly becomes an inevitable necessity - especially as you age. I think that at any point in your journey you should be open to any avenue that may provide you with the ability to release and play with ease, no matter if you are an amateur or professional. It is a perspective that many of us are not accustomed to but is integral in the development of your relationship to your instrument."
- Puya A., violinist
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are the best way to get personalized attention to your specific needs and to relieve pain and raise self-awareness most quickly.
New to the Alexander Technique? Come for a free trial lesson.
A single lesson is $100/hour.
The eight lesson package includes eight hour-long private lessons for $700 (a 12.5% discount).
My monthly lesson package includes 4 private lessons per month and discounts on certain group classes. Three-month minimum. $320/month (a 20% discount).
Don't live in Philadelphia? Schedule a lesson via video chat. $70
Need help paying for lessons? I accept a limited number of financial needs students. You can apply here.
GROUP CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Group classes are a great way to learn, especially if this is your first contact with Alexander Technique, if cost is an issue for you, or if you just love learning alongside others.
I teach group classes and workshops at wellness centers, meditation centers, yoga studios, music instrument shops, dance schools, and with musical ensembles.
See below for my upcoming workshop schedule.
You can also request that I teach a workshop at your place of work or play. Just contact me here.
Over the years I have taught many workshops, including the following:
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Philadelphia Shambhala workshops with meditation instructor Alexander DeVaron, combining Alexander Technique and meditation
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Philadelphia Shambhala Urban Retreat, providing assistance as an Alexander Technique teacher
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"No More Back Pain" Workshop series with the Mt. Airy Learning Tree
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Alexander Technique workshops for strings players at Mount Airy Violins & Bows
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Alexander Technique workshops at yoga & wellness centers
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Alexander Technique workshop for music students at West Chester University
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Alexander Technique workshops for the Philadelphia Flute Fair
If you would like me to teach a workshop at your place of business or play, please contact me at josepharnoldstudios@gmail.com. Thanks!
WORKSHOPS
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PAIN-RELIEF {} MINDFULNESS {} EFFORTLESS PERFORMANCE
THE EMPOWERED BODY
Alexander Technique for Pain-Relief, Strength, and Stress-Reduction
Do chronic pain, stress, or tension interfere with doing things you love? In this workshop you will learn how to tune in to your body and use movement to relieve pain, reduce stress, and move more freely.
Working in individual lessons or in groups participants will engage in movement activities, receive hands-on body movement guidance, and learn practical techniques for healthier posture, ergonomics, and body/mind integration using the Alexander Technique, a 100-year-old holistic system of body awareness and movement re-education.
Joseph Arnold is an Alexander Technique teacher based in Philadelphia, PA.
THE MUSICAL BODY
Alexander Technique for Effortless Performance
Imagine the best performance of your life: You’re totally in control, in a state of flow, deeply connected to your craft. You might call it a state of “effortless mastery.” When it happens, it’s amazing - so why can’t we summon it on command?
We can. The key is getting out of your own way - noticing the patterns of thought, emotion, and movement that increase stress, and then practicing new patterns that create ease and productive focus.
In this workshop you will learn to cultivate “effortless mastery” using the Alexander Technique, a 100-year-old holistic system of body awareness and movement re-education. “Effortlessness” practices, hands-on movement explorations, and insights into stress management will be featured.
Participants are invited to bring their instruments or other tools used in practicing their craft.
Joseph Arnold is an Alexander Technique teacher based in Philadelphia, PA.
THE AWAKENED BODY
The Alexander Technique for Mindfulness Practice
We meditate for many reasons: to reduce stress, raise self-awareness and acceptance, discover new levels of connection and consciousness. Yet in our practice of “mindfulness,” we often forget the crucial role of the body in experiencing personal growth, connection, and insight - both on the cushion and in everyday life.
In this workshop, individual or group exercises will introduce you to the Alexander Technique, a 100-year-old holistic system of body awareness and movement re-education. Hands-on movement explorations, body-based guided meditations, and practical tips will help you to find the balance of awareness and relaxation so that you can meditate with more comfort and advance your practice.
Joseph Arnold is an Alexander Technique teacher based in Philadelphia, PA.