A human’s guide for coming back to yourself
Facilitated By: Elizabeth Castagna
February 21, 2026
10 AM - 12 PM
While we can’t always choose what happens in life, we do have a choice in our responsiveness…how we respond, and the pace at which we respond.
But what if we tend to overdo our response to the stimuli in our lives? Responding to most things as if it was a tiger in the room. This can keep us in a startle response, accumulating holding in our body rather than allowing space for our inner aliveness. As humans, we have to make a conscious choice to change the direction of the startle response and come back to ourselves. The path back is through the body. To find the body again, we begin with space. Space holds the body.
In this Alexander Technique based workshop, together we explore how to meet our responsiveness to life in a new way. How we come back to ourselves matters, it’s where growth is.
“Space holds the body. Space holds the information”. – Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
Schedule:
Saturday February 21st, 2026
10-12pm
10–11: Opening session
11–11:05: Short break
11:05–12: Closing session
Option to stay overnight at WildHeart before or after – come early or stay late. Reach out to us at contact@wildheartcenter.art to confirm your stay.
Who is this for?
This workshop is for people who want to get to know themselves better and feel more at home in their body. To learn a practice for how they can respond to life’s choices in a new way which includes the awareness of their whole self. Body, thoughts, emotions and environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have previous experience with The Alexander Technique?
No, you don’t. The Alexander Technique is for everyone and meets everyone where they are. Bring your curiosity.
Would it be helpful to let you know if I am recovering from an injury or may need a chair?
Yes, please let me know if you are recovering from an injury or surgery. Let me know if there is a part of your body that is uncomfortable or can tend toward pain. You can also let me know if you need a chair as part of the workshop is done on the floor.
What do I wear?
Wear loose comfortable clothing that you feel good moving in. Wearing layers is helpful if you tend to feel warm.
“I’ve been exposed to Alexander Technique before, but only when I got to Elizabeth’s class did I realize how deep it can go. Even though I don’t have time to attend class every week, the things I learned from Elizabeth are true assets that I carry with me everywhere I go. These are slow paced, gentle exercises that help you relearn what it means to be in your body, and the kinds of unnecessary tensions you can let go.”
– A. K.
“I have been taking Elizabeth’s Alexander Technique classes for a few years. I have been diagnosed with Osteopenia and have to be careful with how I move. Her class has taught me how to move with ease and how to be aware of what my body can do. Her gentle approach is another asset to her class. I highly recommend attending her class. Your body will thank you for it.”
— Susan M.
“I so look forward to time with Elizabeth, whether it’s an individual session or a sweet half hour of pure relaxation, in a shared online group. Knowing that I am entering a space held by Elizabeth, means an invitation for me to pause and find deep quiet inside and out. As I listen to Elizabeth’s soothing words, I breathe into the request that I “sense an area”, soften it, and move to the next area that may need my attention. I love that now I can bring a level of ease and comfort into my day. ”
— Diane B.
“Elizabeth brings so much to her practice – intuition, kindness, creativity, humor, and deep knowledge about the body, the mind, and the spirit. She also brings her own special gifts that are grounded in both Alexander Technique and Craniosacral Balancing but something more than either. I’ve seen her every few weeks for years. What started as treatment for a repetitive strain injury has become a way of living for me. Exploring and learning and being with Elizabeth has taught me to notice patterns of moving, holding, thinking, and feeling; to recognize when something needs or wants to shift; to navigate the changes; and to move toward ease and alignment.”
— Catherine C.
About Elizabeth Castagna
Elizabeth Castagna is certified to teach The Alexander Technique by Alexander Technique International. and received her training with master teacher Chloe Wing in New York City. She became Chloe’s Teacher Training Assistant from 2006-2013. In 2019 Elizabeth was certified by The Developing Self UK for teaching the Alexander Technique to children, teens, and young adults. In 2023 she completed her HUMANUAL training.
Elizabeth dedicates her teaching to seeing and hearing her students clearly, supporting
the unfolding of change in their body while respecting the natural pace of this movement which is unique to each individual. With an understanding that how we learn is essential to what we learn, Elizabeth integrates a variety of teaching tools into her sessions. Among them are Body Mapping, movement experiments, energy awareness and free drawing.
In her visual art and teaching, she embraces the not knowing — exploring the possibilities we
have to sense and connect to ourselves, each other, and our environment. Elizabeth provides a safe, creative space for her students where they are invited to be themselves, cultivate self-awareness and embody their thoughts, gestures and sense of wonder.
Elizabeth is also a Craniosacral Balancing practitioner. She works with Somatic Experiencing and Body Mind Centering as methods to restore ease and integration for her students’ body, mind, spirit.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/feellikeyourselfagain/
Website: https://elizabethcastagna.com/
Photo Credit: David McIntyre
Location
This workshop will take place in the Barn. If you’re coming to WildHeart for the first time, please visit our Directions page for arrival info.
Registration
Program Costs
Sliding Scale $45-65
(None turned away for lack of funds)
No refunds. Classes are non-transferable.
Covid policy
Masking is optional but not required. Please do not attend events if you are feeling sick of any kind, or showing any COVID or flu like symptoms.
BIPOC spots
We are offering 2 free spots for BIPOC folx. Please select BIPOC Spot from the Pricing drop down to use one.