Italian Alexander Technique and Yoga Retreat 2026

Combine your 2026 overseas travel with an intense learning opportunity where Alexander Technique meets mindful movement offered by Melbourne's School for F.M. Alexander Studies.

Join David Moore—renowned teacher and author "Smart Yoga: Apply the Alexander technique to enhance your practice, prevent injury, and increase body awareness" — for a transformative retreat in the heart of Umbria. This immersive experience is designed for yoga teachers, Alexander Technique teachers, and curious practitioners ready to deepen their understanding of movement, coordination, and embodied awareness.

Why Attend?
Whether you're refining your teaching, recovering from injury, or seeking a more intelligent approach to yoga, this retreat offers:
• ✋ Hands-on guidance for yoga teachers and Alexander Technique practitioners
• 🧠 Practical applications of the Alexander Technique in yoga
• 🧍‍♂️ Pose adaptations for diverse bodies, injuries, and structural differences
• 🧘‍♀️ Integration of Hatha Yoga, Patanjali, and Buddhist insight practices
• 🧘 Mindfulness, meditation, and nervous system regulation.

Daily Schedule Overview
Morning
• 6:30–7:00 – Guided Meditation
• 7:00–9:00 – Yoga Practice
• 9:00–10:00 – Vegetarian Breakfast
• 10:00–13:00 – Alexander Technique Group Session
Afternoon
• 13:00–14:00 – Vegetarian Lunch
• After 14:00 –
• Private lessons (scheduled individually)
• Free time for local outings (Assisi, Perugia, nature walks)
• Optional late afternoon yoga or Alexander Technique session (based on group interest)
Evening
• Dinner is self-organized:
• Enjoy the nearby restaurant La Stalla
• Explore Assisi’s excellent dining options
• Or use the shared kitchen if you prefer to cook

The fee listed is for a single room. It is less if you are sharing a double room or small dormitory. You can also come with a partner who is not attending the course as there is plently for them to do in this beautiful area.