In the Company of Support -
Toward a Deeper Connection
Annual Alexander Technique Summer Retreat
Endicott College July 22-27, 2025
Beverly, Massachusetts
Institute Directors
Tommy Thompson, Debi Adams, and Bob Lada
with invited guest teachers
Our retreat is based on the discoveries of F.M. Alexander.
Alexander (1869-1955) was an actor who lost his voice and found a way to heal when doctors were not able to help him. His discoveries have been shared worldwide for decades. The Alexander Technique presents a unique exploration into how we interact with the world we live in. It includes deep self-observation and reflection. These observations allow us to recognize our personal patterns of movement and thinking. Through verbal cues and gentle hands-on contact, we can learn to reclaim an ease of being and simple coordination that we relied on when very young. Our system works as a whole rather than with a separate mind and body. The Alexander Technique offers a way to integrate what may seem like parts.
Alexander’s discoveries did not just help him heal his voice. Students from all walks of life have found relief from discomfort, new perspectives on all sorts of challenges, and a sense of peace in their lives. It is joyful to explore and can be life changing.
Why “In the Company of Support”?
Our retreat is called In the Company of Support because we create as supportive an environment as we can for change and self-realization to occur. Some of our participants return year after year. And we always welcome newcomers each year. Our faculty are very experienced--each with over 30 years of experience teaching this Technique. Tommy, our senior faculty member, has been teaching the work for 50 years. See our bios for more information on our backgrounds.
Our Retreat Theme for 2025
Our theme this year will be "Toward a Deeper Connection.” Connection is something we all seek, in one way or another. Our species relies on it. As Alexander Technique devotees, we experience connection through touch, whether that be tactile or otherwise. We plan to explore the myriad ways we connect with each other. And we are deeply interested in your contributions to this conversation.
Please join us.
And send any questions you may have to stillpointservices@gmail.com
(617) 817-5415