The Official AT Congress Blog http://blog.atcongress.com for the 9th International Congress of the F.M. Alexander-Technique, 2011, Lugano posterous.com Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:44:00 -0800 Congress Survey Results are in - 97% satisfaction with the Congress Overall! [ http://bit.ly/vl8oRb ] http://blog.atcongress.com/congress-survey-results-are-in-97-satisfactio http://blog.atcongress.com/congress-survey-results-are-in-97-satisfactio

Simply fantastic, everybody should come!
And it reminded just how much the Alexander Technique has to offer. Brilliant.I left his Congress with a happy feeling because I experienced an open-minded community that I have not found before.
It was a lively, human experience. Alexander would have loved it...

Some Participants' comments

We've received 171 completed feedback forms. Find the detailed results on our new ⇒Survey Results page. Thank you to all that have contributed to the 2011 Congress Survey!

Thank you especially for the overwhelmingly positive feedback! Thank you also for the occasional constructive criticism - we will take those comments to heart and forward them to the next Congress Directors!

So go to our new ⇒Survey Results page to see all the details...

Your AT Congress Team 2011

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:11:04 -0700 Gitte D. Fjordbo's Lugano Lecture Text available for Download [ http://bit.ly/qdvJwa ] http://blog.atcongress.com/gitte-d-fjordbos-lugano-lecture-text-availabl http://blog.atcongress.com/gitte-d-fjordbos-lugano-lecture-text-availabl We just added Gitte D. Fjordbo's Lugano Lecture Text "When conscious control is NOT an option.. & the "right thing" does NOT do itself."

to ⇒our Download Area — free for you to download.

Thanks to Gitte for providing the file! When using the files please respect authorship and do not re-use any of it unauthorized.

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Today, we're proud to present more than 330 official photos of the Congress!
You can view them in a slide show or browse them thematically by Congress Programme section.
There's even the option to download all the photos! And you can order free Hi-Resolution versions as well...

Thank you again for participating and making the Congress a success!

So head over to

⇒Our brand-new Congress Photos page

or browse

⇒Congress Programme Categories

⇒Preparation / CL Reception   ⇒Registration / Opening Ceremony   ⇒Continuous Learning
⇒Plenary Sessions   ⇒Workshops   ⇒Science of Human Functioning   ⇒Work Exchange
⇒Entertainment / Party   ⇒Closing Ceremony

Congress Souvenirs

While looking at the photos and revisiting your time at the Congress - why not grabbing one of our Congress Souvenirs?

⇒Our T-Shirt and Merchandise Shop

is still online - ready for your orders!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:06:59 -0700 Rachel Zahn - Lugano Presentation Slides available for Download [ http://bit.ly/qdvJwa ] http://blog.atcongress.com/rachel-zahn-lugano-presentation-slides-availa http://blog.atcongress.com/rachel-zahn-lugano-presentation-slides-availa We just added Rachel Zahn's Lugano Presentation Slides to ⇒our Download Area.
— Free for you to download.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:07:20 -0700 Richard Brennan - 'Move through life with greater ease' Presentation available for Download [ http://bit.ly/phueRP ] http://blog.atcongress.com/richard-brennan-move-through-life-with-greate http://blog.atcongress.com/richard-brennan-move-through-life-with-greate We just added Richard Brennnan's- 'Move through life with greater ease' Presentation to ⇒our Download Area.
— Free for you to download.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:34:13 -0700 We would love to hear your feedback on the 9th Int'l AT Congress! [ http://bit.ly/oOFjfO ] http://blog.atcongress.com/we-would-love-to-hear-your-feedback-on-the-9t http://blog.atcongress.com/we-would-love-to-hear-your-feedback-on-the-9t Dear Congress Participant,

Thank you so much for attending the 9th International Congress of the Alexander Technique. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on what you liked and where improvement can be made.

⇒The Survey will take about 6-8 minutes to complete.

We will ask you to input your Name and Email address. This is entirely optional. This information would allow us to contact you again.
You are welcome to give us anonymous feedback as well!

Thanks very much again. It was wonderful to see all of you.

Yours,

Bob, Jamie, and Irmel

⇒Start the survey on Our Feedback Form page on the website

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:18:39 -0700 Major Udate on website: After the Congress [ http://bit.ly/pSmsnS ] http://blog.atcongress.com/major-udate-on-website-after-the-congress-htt-7495 http://blog.atcongress.com/major-udate-on-website-after-the-congress-htt-7495 It's a week now that the 9th International Congress of the F. M. Alexander-Technique has ended and we're happy to tell you that we made quite a few updates and additions to our website!

Most notably we added a new section ⇒"After The Congress" where you'll find information you might find useful after the Congress:

⇒Congress Shop/Shirts : We'd like to remind you of our shop where you can purchase your Congress Shirts, Mugs, Bags and Caps!
⇒Congress Photos: The Sneak Peek at our photos. A lot more are in the works and we'll let you know when they're available...
⇒Congress DVD: David Reed is producing the Congress 2011 Highlights DVD’s that can be pre-ordered now for delivery October/November 2011.Special Congress Price £15.00 (approx. equivalent to 25 USD, 17 EUR, 20 CHF)
⇒Download Area: Find material from classes, lectures that presenters have agreed to be available for Congress participants — free for you to download
⇒Feedback Form: We would like to hear your thoughts on what you liked and where improvement can be made.The survey will take about 6-8 minutes to complete.

Thank you again for participating and we're looking forward to seeing you again!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:55:00 -0700 Thank you all for coming and making the 2011 Congress a success! Updated start page http://atcongress.com http://blog.atcongress.com/thank-you-all-for-coming-and-making-the-2011 http://blog.atcongress.com/thank-you-all-for-coming-and-making-the-2011

Enter Site - The 9th International Congress Congress of the Alexander-Technique

Thank you all for coming and making the 2011 Congress a success!
See you in 2015 at our next Congress!

Be sure to keep an eye on our website as we are still be making a few updates! The site will remain active for quite some time!
Right now you might be interested in the following Quick Links:

Enter Full Site

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In the Workshop section you'll also find her Workshop Slides on "The Arm Structure"...
— Free for you to download.

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— Free for you to download.

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Lost & Found

The following items have been found and can be retrieved at our information desk in the Congress Center Foyer...

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:54:00 -0700 No "Performance Potpurri" at CC A on Wednesday Night http://blog.atcongress.com/no-performance-potpurri-at-cc-a-tonight http://blog.atcongress.com/no-performance-potpurri-at-cc-a-tonight

Tonight’s (Wednesday) Evening Programme
„A Performance Potpourri”
has been cancelled.

Tango Milonga is still on, so please come and join us there!

20:00 Hotel Pestalozzi Ballroom 1st Floor

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We just added Max Velmans' Presentation Slides of his "How to understand mind/body causal interactions" to ⇒our Download Area.

— Free for you to download.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:39:50 -0700 Meditation on Thursday from 17.15 to 18.15 http://blog.atcongress.com/meditation-on-thursday-from-1715-to-1815 http://blog.atcongress.com/meditation-on-thursday-from-1715-to-1815

Otto Emil Vogt
— Guided Mindfulness Meditation
takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:45 to 8:45 in
Congress Center Room E and on Tuesday and Thursday from 17.15 to 18.15 in CC Room E.
⇒Details

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:01:00 -0700 Congress Programme Booklet New Update: Refia Sacks http://blog.atcongress.com/congress-programme-booklet-new-update-refia-s http://blog.atcongress.com/congress-programme-booklet-new-update-refia-s

Refia Sacks
— Being in Touch with our Hands
Repeat Workshop on Friday not listed in Daily Schedule in booklet.
It takes place
Fri, 12 Aug - 15:30 to 16:45 - University Red Building, Univ. RB A13

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:31:54 -0700 New on website: Download Area! [ http://bit.ly/roFVv0 ] http://blog.atcongress.com/new-on-website-download-area-httpbitlyrofvv0 http://blog.atcongress.com/new-on-website-download-area-httpbitlyrofvv0 Find material from classes, lectures that presenters have agreed to be available for Congress participants — free for you to download!

When using the files please respect authorship and do not re-use any of it unauthorized.

Our first two entries:
Jack Stern - The Alexander-Technique: Its Role in the Treatment of Lower Back Pain
(Entire Presentation and Excerpt: Red Flags / Yellow Flags)

and

Vivien Mackie/Jamie McDowell - Lugano Alexander Choir
Vou can download some of the sheet music here, and also listen to sound files of each song and the separate parts.

So head over to our brand-new Download Area page and re-live some of your Congress experiences!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:02:52 -0700 Congress Book Store Now Open until 19:00! http://blog.atcongress.com/congress-book-store-now-open-until-1900 http://blog.atcongress.com/congress-book-store-now-open-until-1900 We're happy to tell you that we extended the Opening Time of the Congress Bookstore (Congress Center CC C1-C3) .

It is now open daily from 10:00 to 19:00!

Come and see what's in store for you!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:12:00 -0700 Updates and Changes to the printed Congress Programme Booklet [ http://bit.ly/n2iyqt ] http://blog.atcongress.com/updates-and-changes-to-the-printed-congress-p http://blog.atcongress.com/updates-and-changes-to-the-printed-congress-p

Below you'll find all the updates and changes that occured since the Congress Programme Booklet has been printed. Please make sure that you always carry this up-to-date information with you. It has also been handed out to you with your welcome package. As it appears on our "Booklet Updates" page

Overview

On page 5 it says:
The afternoon workshops are in the University
Correct:
The Workshops are mostly in the University, some take place at the Congress Center.

Continuous Learning

Walter Tschaikowski
— Integrating Movement in a Clear Mind"
cancelled his sessions from Monday 8 to Saturday 13

Plenary Sessions

new: Kevan Martin
Friday 12, from 11:00 to 12:15 in Congress Center, CC A
⇒Details

Max Velmans
—Links between awareness thinking and perception
changed to:
— How to understand mind/body causal interactions
⇒Details

— Q&A to: Links between awareness thinking and perception
changed to:
— Q&A to: How to understand mind/body causal interactions
⇒Details

Alan Wing
— Q&A to: Sensory motor control of togetherness: Ensemble timing …
Friday 12 / 14.00 to 15.15 / Univ. MB 250
changed to:
Thursday 11 August from14.00 to 15.15 / Univ. MB 253
⇒Details

Workshops

Janet Madelle Feindel
—Integration of voice and the Alexander Technique for AT teachers
— Tending to our use: Up and Out, applying the principles …
cancelled her workshops

Robert James Fleck
— Staying With Yourself in this Changing World of Technological Innovation
Friday 12 Aug from 14.00 to 15.15
takes place in room: Univ. MB 253
⇒Details

Gudrun Friederike Lehn
— Stop the stopping: pitfalls, myths and misunderstandings …
— Stop the Stopping — Zu Risiken und Nebenwirkungen …
cancelled her workshops

Julia Leinweber
— Optimal Fetal Positioning
cancelled her workshop

Mireia Mora Griso
— AT and risk prevention at work research.
Thursday, August 11 from 15.30 to 16.45 / Univ. RB A33
moved to:
Friday 12 August / 15.30 to 16.45 / Univ. MB 253
⇒Details

Crissman Taylor
— Violinist in Balance
Monday 8 August from 14.00 to 15.15 / Univ. RB A32
will now be:
Monday 8 August from 15.30 to 16.45 / Univ. MB 354
⇒Details

Otto Emil Vogt
— The Mindful Alexander Teacher (Workshop 1)
Monday 8 August from 14.00 to 16.45 / Univ. RB A34
Friday 12 August from 14.00 to 16.45 / Univ. RB A33
was wrongly announced as "Guided Mindfulness Meditation" and Workshop 2.
⇒Details

— Guided Mindfulness Meditation (Meditation)
takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:45 to 8:45 in
Congress Center Room E and on Tuesday and Thursday from 15.15 to 16.15 in CC Room E.
⇒Details

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:57:00 -0700 Free Wireless Internet Access at the entire Congress! And Greetings from the Congress Team! http://blog.atcongress.com/free-wireless-internet-access-at-the-entire-c http://blog.atcongress.com/free-wireless-internet-access-at-the-entire-c

You're probably ready to leave for the Congress so we would like to give you this great news: We will have free Wireless (WiFi) Internet access for you at the Congress! Both at the Congress Center and the University!

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So if you own a phone with Internet capablities, like an iPhone or any other smartphone, a laptop or any other internet device you may wish to bring it along! And use it during the entire Congress (except during our sessions, of course!) to get latest updates and changes sent directly to your phone. And to to be able to easily check your emails isn't bad either, is it?

An excited Congress Team preparing for the big Opening tomorrow wish you all a pleasant journey and we are looking forward to seeing you - at the 9th International Congress of the Alexander-Technique, 2011 in Lugano!

Congressteam

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/203149/2381474861_75f5ab4725.jpg http://posterous.com/users/4bhqshn2DKtr Andreas Dirscherl AT_ADirscherl Andreas Dirscherl Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:29:13 -0700 New on website: Lugano - Live! Weather, Webcams, Sun and Moon Times [ http://bit.ly/pGAgNx ] http://blog.atcongress.com/new-on-website-lugano-live-weather-webcams-su-13376 http://blog.atcongress.com/new-on-website-lugano-live-weather-webcams-su-13376 Just in time before you leave for the Congress we'd like to give you some up-to-date information about Lugano

Want to know if you need to bring an umbrella or better pack some sun-screen? How does the lake look today? When is the sunset tonight?
Check out this live info for Lugano!

Checkout our brand-new page:

⇒Lugano - Live!

⇒Current Weather ⇒Weather Forecast ⇒3 Live Webcams ⇒Sunrise and Sunset Times ⇒Monrise and Moonset Times

Also, if you'd like to get into the Lugano mood even more Check out this interesting site for a more personal look on Lugano and a lot of useful links:
⇒Expat with Kids - The funky guide to Lugano

And last but not least:
Read our Congress Director Jamie McDowell's Personal Lugano Top Five!

We're looking forward to meeting you in Lugano - Have a safe journey!

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