Elyse Shafarman
Offices
1357 Guerrero St.
San Francisco, CA 94110-3622See map: Google Maps
1947 Francisco St.
Berkeley, CA 94709See map: Google Maps
About Elyse
Elyse Shafarman, MA Physiological Psychology (2003), AmSAT Certified Alexander Technique Teacher (2003). Elyse teaches Alexander Technique at American Conservatory Theater’s MFA program, Berkeley Repertory School of Theater and in private practice in San Francisco and Berkeley. Her background includes a 10-year career as a Modern dancer and training in a wide array of movement disciplines including Gyrotonics, Svaroopa style yoga, and Body-Mind Centering. In her free time, Elyse enjoys dancing Argentine Tango.
Photo Gallery
Working on the table allows students to notice the subtle connection between thought and muscular tension.
Alexander Technique teachers use a gentle guiding touch to help students find ease in their necks.
Practicing getting in and out of a chair without scrunching the neck or back.
Rising out of a chair in "monkey" position.
Finding standing balance.
Returning to the chair in "monkey" position.
Journey accomplished
Applying Alexander Technique to yoga Warrior Pose