Hypermobility & EDS with Ann Rodiger
Working with individuals with hypermobility requires special consideration and awareness. This workshop provides information for Alexander Technique Teachers and Somatic Practitioners to understand the full spectrum of hypermobility, including Ehlers Danlos Syndromes (EDS). You will be presented with concepts and vocabulary that guide the hypermobile student toward self-agency. Most importantly, the workshop will include an approach to teaching hands-on contact and guidance that is helpful to the student’s learning.
Hypermobility and EDS for Alexander Technique Teachers in Berlin, Germany
November 21st & 22nd, 2026
10:00 - 13:00 & 14:30 - 17:00
Kreuzberg, Dieffenbachstr.35, Berlin, Germany
Fee: 210 Euro
Dates & Location
In this workshop you will learn:
What hypermobility and EDS are
How to recognize hypermobility in your students
Helpful dialogue skills for working with hypermobile students
Nuanced approaches to teaching hands-on work
Helpful resources for yourself and your student
This workshop provides information for Alexander Technique Teachers and Somatic Practitioners to understand the full spectrum of hypermobility, including Ehlers Danlos Syndromes (EDS). You will learn concepts and vocabulary that guide the hypermobile student toward self-agency. This workshop presents a specific teaching hands-on approach.
Daily Schedule
To Register:
Contact: Johanna Peine
johanna.peine@gmx.de
Faculty
Ann Rodiger
Ann Rodiger is the Founder and Director of the Balance Arts Center in New York City. She has over 40 years of experience teaching the Alexander Technique. Her teaching draws from her knowledge and experience from Alexander Technique Training in Urbana Illinois with Joan and Alex Murray, as well as her knowledge of Labanotation, Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Yoga, meditation and various dance techniques.
