Testimonials 

I attended a course of six Alexander Technique classes to understand how to apply it to my everyday life activities, especially for my bike riding and running which had been causing me some pain. During the classes with Brendan, he gave me an understanding of how the Alexander Technique helps with everyday life, and helped me identify where some bad habits have contributed to my pain. Brendan's suggestions on how I could make a few minor changes have made a huge difference.

I am now enjoying two of my favourite activities practically pain-free. Thanks Brendan! Brendan is an approachable, resourceful and understanding instructor and ensures all participants have their opportunity to ask questions and seek guidance for their relevant issues. I will be returning for more classes.

Loretta Carboon, Process Specialist

I have attended many of Brendan's classes over the last 12 months. Through the regular exploration of how I co-ordinate myself, I have been able to generate new ways of thinking and subsequently learn new ways of communicating. I have experienced a massive improvement in the range of workplace scenarios that I feel confident in and am successful in, particularly in the context of organizational change management.

Classes are a blend of theory and practice, firmly grounded in a thorough knowledge of human anatomy and psychology. Brendan creates a unique learning environment that allows you to practice and develop observation skills to learn with and through other people's experience. The group learning is further enhanced through the use of innovative games and activities.

Brendan's classes are definitely not for the lazy but are suited to those who are open-minded and curious about exploring their full range of movement and thinking possibilities.

Lina Patel, Business Excellence Consultant

Brendan coached me to prepare for my CPA exams. I haven’t had a great track record in organising my study time and I have many long-mastered procrastination techniques. Brendan’s coaching allowed me to focus on my actual goals - why was I doing these exams? what will they make possible? - and put in place real steps for getting there. These steps included the acknowledgement and integration of my needs as a whole person (such as breaks, food, exercise, other human beings, and sleep), which meant that I could do what I had to do without feeling ‘ripped off’ and also get the maximum benefit from my study.

Brendan talked me through the importance of making a plan which addressed all the requirements of exam preparation well in advance, so as the exams grew nearer and the feelings of pressure got stronger, I had something to rely on without having to decide “what do I do now?” Then when the actual exams came along, I knew I was in the best position I could be to answer the questions. That was a great feeling to have!

Kerry Atkins, Accounting Consultant

I've experienced five sessions with Brendan and I've enjoyed the lot. Brendan is a wonderful facilitator using a range of skills including patience, practicality, and process to help newcomers to the AT.  I am one of those new chums. I also find Brendan enthusiastic yet inviting in his style.

Brad Beitzel, Public Speaking Facilitator

Brendan is a resourceful, patient and experienced trainer. On the practical side he has the capacity to work on a diverse range of issues with regards to the body.

He is intuitive and has been able to help me with regards to my posture especially by back and neck. More importantly for me he has answered a range of questions  with regards body-mind-emotional connection and how it is possible for us to become more balanced and continuously improve and apply the Alexander Technique in our day-to-day life.  I work as a counsellor  and in a few sessions he has helped me effectively manage my emotional reactions and thoughts and improve my posture while speaking to individual clients and speaking in public. I can confidently say that I learn something new in each session.

Ravi Lulla, M.A Medical & Psychiatric Social Work, M.Phil, International Counsellor

I recently attended a small group workshop with Brendan Bond, where we explored some Alexander Technique concepts in relation to a number of physical activities, including dance. Brendan facilitated a range of dynamic and interactive exercises that clearly demonstrated the concepts in a remarkably visual way.

For dancers, the way they feel when they move is obviously one of the most important aspects of their art, but their physical presence and the visual effect of their movement are also significant considerations.

Brendan's workshop provided an excellent framework for me to bring together my current understanding of movement with new perspectives about balance and working with the structure of the body. By looking at the origin of different types of movement, and making simple physical adjustments, we were able to more effectively utilise the energy in our bodies.

Beyond the mere physical, the Alexander Technique quickly expands ones awareness of their surroundings and encourages the making of deliberate choices in relation to how you perform a given task. I learned that having a clear intention, positive attitude and an ability to self-analyse was essential in helping me to achieve my goals.

I highly encourage those who wish to enhance their dance or tango journey with some new perspectives to attend Brendan's informative and fun workshops. The more you contribute, the more you will gain from this experience.

Julianne Martens, Argentine Tango Dancer

I initially attended classes with Brendan due to pain from RSI, and have learned a lot about habits that can cause chronic pain. Through the lessons with Brendan, I came to understand how my habits contributed to the RSI, and how I could do things differently to relieve the strain on my muscles which initially led to the RSI. While recovery is not yet complete, I experience far fewer RSI symptoms when I apply the Alexander Technique in my whatever activity I am doing.

Brendan is very approachable and his teaching style encourages others to apply themselves and learn from the process. I always learn something new in each class and would recommend him to anyone considering learning about the Alexander Technique.

Zoltan, IT Consultant

I was seeing an osteopath regarding back pain and other issues and found the treatment gave me short-term pain relief but little long-term improvement. Right from the first Alexander Technique lesson with Brendan I started to feel that I was making progress. I've now had almost ten lessons and have found that the lessons have made an enormous difference in all aspects of my life. I recently went to see my osteopath again and he was amazed by the difference Alexander Technique has made. I'm really enjoying learning the Alexander Technique and highly recommend Brendan as a committed teacher with a genuine interest in assisting his students to explore the difference that this technique can make to everyday activities.

Sarah Price, Development Manager

I've had neck and shoulder pain for nearly 12 years due to a computer-related repetitive stress injury, and over the years I've thrown every type of treatment imaginable at it, including massage, acupuncture and physiotherapy. Nothing has offered more than short-term relief. The situation became increasingly stressful as my pain worsened and treatment options seemed to dwindle, as the very activity that causes me pain—working on a computer—is an inescapable part of my job as a journalist.

In working with Brendan I've come to realize how much of my pain is actually caused by this stress—by the way I change my posture as I become more anxious—and not by the injury itself. The Alexander Technique has helped me become more aware of myself as an integrated whole, and has made me more conscious of the fact that mind and body are not merely connected—they are one and the same. I've also gained a much clearer understanding of body mechanics through the Alexander Technique, and I've found that this knowledge has translated into a much greater ease of movement across all of my daily activities, from sitting on the tram to walking around the city. It even makes dancing more fun!

I've had 10 sessions with Brendan and I plan to continue, because with each successive session I've found his unique approach to the Alexander Technique, coupled with his complementary skills in the field of psychology, have greatly enriched my life. I'm much more self-aware than I've ever been, and that awareness has given me the tools to look after myself in ways that passive therapy could never do.

Jess Kilby, Journalist

I attended a cycling workshop that Brendan had organized. It seemed to me to offer a good balance between theory and practice – showing us how our bodies related to the challenge of cycling, and what some crucial aspects of posture on the bike are; accessible to people new to the Alexander Technique but offering new insights to people who had already had some lessons. Understandably in a class, his gentle touch was used sparingly on individuals, but I cycled home feeling freer than I had cycled out to attend the workshop. I was favourably impressed by how much ground he covered in a couple of hours.

Harry Lewis