Category Archives: News

Eight Piece of Brocade

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Garnett

Eight Pieces of Brocade Ba Duan Jin Propping Up Heaven Drawing the Bow Left & Right Separating Heaven & Earth Turning Inner Vision Returning to the Source Extinguishing the Fire Life’s Purpose Stimulating Life

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Qigong at the Stonefield Grassy Green

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Garnett

ACAC and The Shops at Stonefield hosted Qigong on the grassy green. The group practices cultivated chi and explored tools of the Alexander Technique. And it was fun!

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qigong

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Garnett

Six-week series starts Sun March 30 at Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center. Time: 2:15-3:15 PM. Residents $45/NR $68. Explore the form the Ba Duan Jin / the Eight Section Silk Brocade. Learn this traditional Chinese mediative dance form which cultivates … Continue reading →

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Waltz Class News

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Garnett

The last waltz class had fun. One last session this spring. The next  6-week class runs March 27 thru May 1 from 7:oo-8:oo pm. Garnett teaches with assistance from friends like Rick Martin and Ken Mann. Register at www.Charlottesville.org/ParksandRec. The … Continue reading →

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Happenings: Waltz and Qigong

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Garnett

Beginners’ Waltz Class March 27 – May 1, 2014 Thursdays 7:00 – 8:oo PM Jefferson School City Center, Carver Rec, 4th St NW, Cville. Local residents $54/NR $68 Open Waltz Events March 20 & May 22, 2014 Thursdays 6:oo – … Continue reading →

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Sunday AT Classes

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Garnett

Whisper ahhh and smile! It’s Sunday! Come join Garnett. She teaches a drop-in class at Smith Aquatic and Fitness Center from 1-2 PM  every Sunday. Set the tone for your entire week with an hour of AT nourishment. Entrance fee is … Continue reading →

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February First Fridays Special Event at ACAC

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Garnett

Passed Event Join a member and be a guest for free on February 7  at this ACAC special event — The February First Fridays Alexander Technique workshop with Garnett Mellen and Sara O’Hare. Want to feel lighter in Body and … Continue reading →

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My Skeleton by Jane Hirschfield

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Garnett

My skeleton, you who once ached with your own growing larger are now, each year imperceptibly smaller, lighter, absorbed by your own concentration. When I danced, you danced. When you broke, I. And so it was lying down, walking, climbing … Continue reading →

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ACAC First Friday Alexander Technique Class

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Garnett

FIRST FRIDAY ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE CLASS – DEC 6 ACAC Charlottesville, Albemarle Square Location If you aren’t an ACAC member, no problem, tag someone who is and come along. Join Sara O’Hare and Garnett Mellen for a class that will help … Continue reading →

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Alexander Technique & Waltz, Together?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Garnett

Though the Alexander Technique and American Folk waltz are not usually paired, while learning waltz I teach tools of the Technique. The way you choose to use yourself dictates your tensegrity. At a dance, manage yourself poorly and you may … Continue reading →

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