Lessons
Lessons usually last for around 40-45 minutes and are given on a one-to-one basis. The pupil will be asked to wear loose, comfortable clothing and to remove their shoes. Initially the teacher will look at the pupil's way of moving in an ordinary, everyday activity, such as sitting down and standing up.
The teacher will place her hands on the pupil and use verbal instructions to guide them to a better co-ordination of the neck, head and back. The pupil will be encouraged to develop an awareness of themselves and their habitual tendencies which will also allow them to release unnecessary tension.
Most teachers also work with their pupils on a treatment table to encourage the release of muscular tension, such as in the shoulders and hips. This gives the pupil the experience of having less strain and pressure on their joints without having to work against gravity whilst standing.
Cathie teaches in Bucks and also at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and the BBC. She was also the resident A.T. teacher for the European Union Youth Orchestra's Spring tour in Switzerland, March 2010.
