Edinburgh Alexander Training School (EATS)

Samia Cunningham

I’m Samia and my professional background is in physics and engineering, with a particular emphasis on multidisciplinary collaborations. My engagement with the Alexander Technique stems from a long-standing interest in exploring scientific and cultural interfaces. The range of backgrounds, experiences and expertise brought to the school by my fellow students and teachers is a source of joy and great fun for me.

Alette Willis

I am a Senior Lecturer in the School of Health in Social Science at the University of Edinburgh, where I teach on environmental health. I am a performance storyteller with a focus on storytelling for nature connection. I spent 2 years as Storyteller in Residence for the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and several years as a Talking Tree for the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. I have two books published, How to Make a Golem and Terrify People (Floris Books, 2011) and Dancing with Trees: Eco-Tales from the British Isles (History Press, 2017). I hold a Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design. You can find out more at www.restoryingtheearth.com

Ástmar Olafsson

I am Icelandic and trained as a pianist/singer in London and have worked as a teacher of music most of my career here in the UK. I have performed widely as a singer but now retired from my job here in Scotland as Director of Music in a busy school. I have started playing the piano again. I have been interested in the Alexander Technique for a long time and now I am finally in a position to study the technique in greater depth for my own progress and wellbeing, and potentially to help others.