Monday, August 20, 2012

August 25th - Stand UP with Freedom and Stay Pain Free


AUGUST 25 1-2:30pm

A Demonstration of
the ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
330 West 38th Street, Suite 805

Donation of $15 to Pay for the Space
Reservations are required

You have brains in yoru head
You have feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go.
- Dr. Seuss


To the New York Community...

· Are you in pain from the stress of work & life in NYC

· Do your shoulders, back and neck ache on a regular basis?

· Does life Bring You Down and STRESS YOU OUT?

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I loved the article "Stand UP and Stay Pain Free" published in online newspaper Living Healthy. I highly recommend subscribing to this little gem. I get useful tips from this daily reader that keep me grounded, grateful and ever curious about how to stay connected to my lovely self.

"Stand UP Straight and Stay Pain Free" could be the national slogan for AT. And i guess it kind of is. The freedom found with good posture has great long-term effects on your entire System - mental, physical etc....your Whole Self. When we lose touch with how to move on the vertical, we are often compressing the spine, distorting our muscular system, which leaves us quite twisted in a psychic plain as well. Not fun. Not fun at all.


Alexander Lesson anyone?
Over a century old, this hands-on holistic practice undoes those knots,
reduces stress, heals chronic pain and restores our sense of well-being like nobody's business. By developing our awareness, developing and toning our physical core, and creating conscious patterns of movement in daily activity, pain can be healed. Come take the workshop, awaken a new sense of Self that will restore you to sanity in magical time.

In 90 minutes you will begin to....

- develop core strength needed to truly support yourself structurally,
- release unnecessary tension that causes pain and confusion;
- restore balance, and improve your coordination;
- reduce stress;
- reclaim your Wellness.


Being balanced and fully expressive in a bi-pedal world is not a luxury...it’s our birthright. Learn how to live without pain.


Call Wendy at 646-696-0288 or email wendy_allegaert@yahoo.com for more information.

About Wendy Allegaert (m.AmSAT, AEA, AFTRA-SAG). Formerly a classical flutist, Wendy is a professional actress and stress reduction consultant living in New York City. An AmSAT Certified Alexander Teacher, Reiki Practitioner and A Laughing Yoga Practitioner, Wendy teaches privately and runs workshops throughout the New York area. Wendy loves to teach how to sustain such an empowered presence in life, on stage or off. No joke.

What People are Saying...

I definitely feel great and taken care of and more balanced and good. Thank you so much.

Jasmine Jobity
Entrepreneur, Performer and Founder – Voices in Prosperity

Each time I have a lesson with Wendy it takes me by sweet surprise. Something opens in my body--and my heart--that wasn't expected. Her hands hold a tender power that allows a release of tension and a larger breathing of the body. Wendy has imbued in me a desire to practice in which discipline is accompanied by delight. When I walk into an audition, the accessing of this skill is a feeling of ease that is priceless.

Anne O'Sullivan , Actor



Tuesday, July 17, 2012

On July 25th Reduce Tension with The Alexander Technique.

Hi Everyone! After a couple of months off, I am now back to offering monthly demonstrations of this wonderful stress-reduction technique. If you are new to Alexander's work or interested in reconnecting to it, this 90 minute demonstration is a great way to experience hands-on work, meet me and make some new friends. Not too shabby for an hour and a half!

About Alexander Technique

Alexander's work is a comprehensive education, a holistic wake up call or a sensory re-education, if you will, that teaches us how to let our muscular system work at the appropriate speed and volume. With instructive touch and verbal cues, the Alexander teacher gives the student guidelines on how to reduce tension that is being unconsciously held throughout the body. When we let go of such muscular dis-ease, our sensory appreciation improves and we develop a greater ability to prevent that tension from creeping in again and "disturbing the works." In lessons, some muscles get stronger while others get softer, and the good ol' computer bank (um, your BRAIN) gets a reboot that leaves us feeling calm and empowered.

This tactile wake up call to stress is unusual and highly effective. One leaves lessons feeling happier, rejuvenated and much less stressed out. Alive and relaxed, we move better, breathe easier and feel happier all around. That is a promise. The magic of being upright is not a luxury...it's your birthright. I hope you will join me at the demo.

Benefits: Better Breath Support, Better Posture, a Healthier Muscular System, A Stronger Back and Spine, Healthier Joints. And so much more. Oh, and a Quieter Mind.

What: A Demonstration of the Alexander Technique

Where: 330 West 38th Street, Suite 805

When: Wednesday, July 25. 6:30-8pm

Contact: Wendy at 646-696-0288 or email wendy@wendyallegaert.com. I keep these demonstrations small and a reservation is required. Let me know if you'd like a seat!!

Best, wendy

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go. ~
- Dr. Seuss


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What People are Saying.

I definitely feel great and taken care of and more balanced and good. Thank you so much.

Jasmine Jobity
Entrepreneur, Performer and Founder – Voices in Prosperity

Each time I have a lesson with Wendy it takes me by sweet surprise. Something opens in my body--and my heart--that wasn't expected. Her hands hold a tender power that allows a release of tension and a larger breathing of the body. Wendy has imbued in me a desire to practice in which discipline is accompanied by delight. When I walk into an audition, the accessing of this skill is a feeling of ease that is priceless.

Anne O'Sullivan , Actor

"I remember observing a fellow class participant realign herself according to Wendy 's instruction and was amazed at how much more powerful they seemed to become."

Mutiyat – Performer

You are a WONDERFUL practitioner! Magic hands!!!
-- Jennifer Skura
Actress and playwright

"Fear in the body interferes with charisma. Alexander helps the actor release it. Ease of movement and a freer voice are side benefits, to my point of view. Job One is living in the present by letting go of defensive gripping in the body. I continue to take Alexander lessons from Wendy because I can feel my natural power when my muscles let go of chronic alarm."

-- Robert McCaskill
Acting Coach

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

CAREER NIGHT AT ACTORS FUND

The Actors Fund hosts a fantastic monthly event called Career Night, and the next one is tomorrow night. I'll be on a panel of artists and healers discussing Healing Careers. Hope you'll come support and take advantage of all the information that's gonna be offered. I personally will be offering discount Reiki/Alexander sessions to anyone in the House! Information is below. Career Night Healing Careers May 24th, 5:30-7 AFM Local 802, 322 W. 48th STreet, between 8th and 9th avenues See you there! Best, wendy You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. You are the guy who'll decide where to go.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Living Life Full Throttle - An Introduction to the Alexander Technique and the Power of Presence

Living Life Full Throttle: The Alexander Technique and the Healing Power of Presence

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go. ~
- Dr. Seuss


What: A Six week introduction to the Alexander Technique
When: Tuesday Evenings, starting in next couple of weeks...end of April/Early May.
Time: 7-8:30pm.
Where: 330 West 38th Street, Suite 805.
Contact: Wendy Allegaert - 646-696-0288

In this six week class, students will learn how to apply Alexander’s Work of sensory re-education, renewed balance and muscle coordination, claiming the power and freedom that comes with being an authentic, fearless warrior of self-expression. Being balanced and fully expressive in a bidpedal world is not a luxury...it's our birthright.

When we stop holding unncessary muscle tension we learn to...

Be fearlessly our authentic selves;
Move better, breathe easier and feel happier all around;
Live pain free and strong;
Gain a heightened sense of the power that comes with being upright, without being uptight;
Develop and embrace a heightened sense of your own instincts and a greater ability to express them fully.

About Wendy Wendy Allegaert (m.AmSAT, Actors Equity/SAG-AFTRA) is an actress-teacher-healer living and breathing large in NYC. She has extensive performance experience in and around New York, has taught seminars regarding stress reduction and wellness in prisons, corporations, schools, acting programs, meditation centers and regularly practices what she preaches. No joke. Being balanced and fully expressive in a bi-pedal world is not a luxury...it’s our birthright. Wendy loves to teach how to sustain such an empowered presence in life, on stage or off.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

A DEMONSTRATION OF THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

A DEMONSTRATION OF THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
DONATION FOR SPACE
There can be no doubt that The Alexander Technique often does have profound
and beneficial effects, and I repeat once more, both in the 'mental' and 'somatic' spheres".
Nicolaas Tinbergen,
Nobel Prizewinner for Medicine and Physiology


What: A demonstration of the Alexander Technique
When: Sunday, March 4th 11:30am-1:00 pm
Where: 330 West 38th Street, #805 (Between 8th and 9th Ave.)

Reservations Required: To reserve your spot or for further inquiry email wendy_allegaert@yahoo.com or call 646-696-0288


The Benefits
• Release the fear that is unconsciously held in your body and limiting your life;
• Heal and prevent chronic joint and neurological problems caused by unnecessary stress and tension;
• Find better balance, coordination and a happier state of mind;
• Gain greater core strength, greater breath control and a heightened sense of the power that comes with being upright, without being uptight. Learn how to be less reactive and become more responsive and open to your environment;
• Develop and embrace a heightened sense of your own instincts and a greater ability to express them fully.

About Wendy
Wendy Allegaert (m.AmSAT) is a graduate of Barnard College and AT-NYC, a three year AmSAT certified teacher training program in NYC headed by senior teachers John Nicholls and Nanette Walsh. Since finishing her training in 2009, Wendy keeps a lively private practice in both Queens and Manhattan, serves as an assistant teacher at AT-NYC and teaches her workshop “Movement and Sound, Breath and Being: the Alexander Technique and the Game of Life” throughout the tri-state area. Also an experienced professional actress and Reiki practitioner, Wendy loves to teach how to sustain an empowered presence in life, whether on stage or off. Being balanced and expressive in a bipedal world is not a luxury, it's our birthright. For more information visit: http://freeingup.blogspot.com

The Alexander Technique and The Power in Being Vulnerable

Hi Folks,

So I'm going up to Barnard College this weekend for a cool conference entitled Vulnerability: The Human and the Humanities". Academics and political activists will be gathering about the campus watering hole for an all day workshop on the Passion of Being Vulnerable - the ultimate life force energy. Isn't it? Seriously. We might be hiding out, over-muscled, not really breathing, puffed up or collapsed down, texting ourselves into oblivion (my pet peeve), putting on a performance of some kind - playing tough or running scared. Fear. Anxiety. Shame. And our feelings about it all...just drill us into the ground. Because who the hell wants to stand up and be? to be that open? That exposed? Isn't that just terrifying? Here's the dictionary's definition of "vulnerable"...

a. Susceptible to physical or emotional injury.
b. Susceptible to attack: "We are vulnerable both by water and land, without either fleet or army" (Alexander Hamilton).
c. Open to censure or criticism; assailable.

And its synonyms don't give me much comfort either: DANGER, DISADVANTAGE, INDEBTEDNESS, PRECARIOUSNESS, PREDICAMENT, RISK.

Ugh. WHere is the wonder in that I wonder? My neck is stiff as a board right now.

Let's flip it...

Vulnerability: "THe state of being that defines our humanity, that allows us to fearlessly capture our life force energy without restriction of any kind, a condition that leaves us open, grounded all at once, deeply connected to our own selves, as well as being the unconditional link to all human beings."

Nicer, yes? Okay. After years of practicing The Alexander Technique, first as student and now as teacher, I can honestly say...my game of vulnerability has profoundly morphed. I allow this experience to be the seed to pretty much every other one...at least that's my hope. Because that's when I am my most open..empowered...comfortably and quietly myself.

Go watch a favorite performance, play with a baby...hang out with someone who isn't doing that great...i assure you...vulnerability is talking loud. And you kind of love it, yes?

So...if you would like to hear more about how productive, empowering and life-affirming living with a greater sense of being vulnerable can be...please come to my demo on Sunday. We'll laugh and cry about it ALL...promise.

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A DEMONSTRATION OF THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
DONATION FOR SPACE
There can be no doubt that The Alexander Technique often does have profound
and beneficial effects, and I repeat once more, both in the 'mental' and 'somatic' spheres".
Nicolaas Tinbergen,
Nobel Prizewinner for Medicine and Physiology


What: A demonstration of the Alexander Technique
When: Sunday, March 4th 11:30am-1:00 pm
Where: 330 West 38th Street, #805 (Between 8th and 9th Ave.)

Reservations Required: To reserve your spot or for further inquiry email wendy_allegaert@yahoo.com or call 646-696-0288


The Benefits
• Release the fear that is unconsciously held in your body and limiting your life;
• Heal and prevent chronic joint and neurological problems caused by unnecessary stress and tension;
• Find better balance, coordination and a happier state of mind;
• Gain greater core strength, greater breath control and a heightened sense of the power that comes with being upright, without being uptight. Learn how to be less reactive and become more responsive and open to your environment;
• Develop and embrace a heightened sense of your own instincts and a greater ability to express them fully.

About Wendy
Wendy Allegaert (m.AmSAT) is a graduate of Barnard College and AT-NYC, a three year AmSAT certified teacher training program in NYC headed by senior teachers John Nicholls and Nanette Walsh. Since finishing her training in 2009, Wendy keeps a lively private practice in both Queens and Manhattan, serves as an assistant teacher at AT-NYC and teaches her workshop “Movement and Sound, Breath and Being: the Alexander Technique and the Game of Life” throughout the tri-state area. Also an experienced professional actress and Reiki practitioner, Wendy loves to teach how to sustain an empowered presence in life, whether on stage or off. Being balanced and expressive in a bipedal world is not a luxury, it's our birthright. For more information visit: http://freeingup.blogspot.com

Thursday, January 19, 2012

FOLLOW YOUR HIGHEST BLISS - A Networking Social

What better way to start off a talk about Bliss than with a bit of feminine magic and Reiki?? I am very excited to be joining such an amazing organization, one where the mantra is Vision and Prosperity! Go Team, Go! Please join me at this wonderful evening focusing on Creativity, Vision and your Highest Bliss.

A social networking event brought to you by V.I.Ps - VOICES IN PURSUIT OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL PROSPERITY

"FOLLOW YOUR HIGHEST BLISS" - the first V.I.P. Event of 2012
January 20th at 6:30
Workshop begins promptly at 6:30pm
Location: Elizabeth Seton Women's Center - 133 West 70th Street
(between Broadway and Columbus)
$5 Donation (for the room)

RSVP: Jasmine - 646-789-7375 (limited seating so please call and let me know how many in your party). All are welcome to join us for dinner and more networking in community following this event.


About VIPS (Voices In Pursuit of Personal and Professional Prosperity)

V.I.P.s was created for Women of Vision and designed to develop and promote our personal and unique brand of Holistic Expression and Success in Community. This community is a place for women to nurture our voices as we grow as speakers, innovative and creative thinkers, business women, and performers in a proactive and supportive environment. We welcome Entrepreneurs, Artists, Writers, Inventors, Spiritual Innovators and Activists, and those in support of networking and growing in community with Women of Vision.


The Evening -
Reiki Mini-Sessions with Wendy Allegaert, professional actress, Reiki practitioner and Alexander Teacher

Guest Speaker: Laura Brown - teacher, writer, social and spiritual activist
Where Grace Meets Power: Female Spiritual Leadership"

Followed by Workshop with Rainbow Geffner: - desire coach,
relationship and intimacy educator for individuals and couples

The Pleasure Principle:
'Getting What You Want Both Inside the Bedroom and Out'


Since this is an interactive experience where feedback and group participation is encouraged, we ask everyone to please arrive early or on time to experience the full benefit of this special interactive event.
~ See you there! ~