We are excited to announce that the next Developing Self Education Training Course will take place in Ireland.
Now is the time to visit this beautiful country and train with us for 4 days at the same time!
’The Ready List – A Practical Guide to Embodied Emotional Intelligence’ is a simple, guide to relaxing into and enjoying the experience of being human. The book links to material on this website.
In this book you will discover ways to peacefully accept yourself just as you are, with all your quirks and health issues. You will learn two very easy and useful techniques that will help you to turn off your body’s threat response when you experience discomfort. This will potentially enable you to face any situation with the appropriate levels of activation and peacefulness.
The book explores the need for this technique to be applied to children, particularly children in primary and preschool educational environments. Educare Small School is revealed to be a positive example of what is possible when the work is integrated into the school day. The book includes important information about children and emotional intelligence, making it of particular interest to parents, primary carers, educators, Alexander Technique teachers and anyone else who was once a child.
You can pre-order a copy direct from the UK publisher today or buy from any bookstore in the UK or the rest of the world from November 28th 2026.
Pre-order the eBook from any eBook retailer before November 28th and get a copy for only £4.99. The price will be £6.99 after the official release date.
Acknowledgements
A huge "Thank you" to the many people (89 at the time of writing) who have donated to this project. Also a massive thanks to the FM Alexander Trust for a generous grant and for their support for the book.
There is still time for a donation if you feel so moved! Every little helps.
Many teachers are now using TRL in their teaching as some pupils find it a very accessible way into AT work. Find out more here:
You can help by supporting Sue's attempts to publish, market and distribute this book. Let's get the book into the hands of as many people as possible.
You can find out more by clicking the button below which will take you directly to a GoFundMe campaign and a full explanation of why Sue is asking for your help.
Let's work together to get this information out into the world as widely as possible.
Enrol for the next Developing Self Education Training Course.
This course will equip you with the necessary skills to go into schools and colleges and teach the Alexander Technique.
Open To All.
This course is available to all qualified Alexander Technique Teachers and ninth-term students. We welcome teachers and students from all countries and all Alexander Technique societies.
The Developing Self Education Training Course is devised and taught by Sue Merry MSTAT and Judith Kleinman MSTAT AGSM. Judith and Sue have been creating innovative ways of working with children and young adults for more than twenty years.
Are you a school or college interested in introducing the Alexander Technique to your students? Many educational establishments are now doing this. You can find information here about AT Foundation Courses. We can put you in touch with qualified Alexander Teachers who have specifically trained to work in primary schools, secondary schools
Are you a school or college interested in introducing the Alexander Technique to your students? Many educational establishments are now doing this. You can find information here about AT Foundation Courses. We can put you in touch with qualified Alexander Teachers who have specifically trained to work in primary schools, secondary schools and tertiary colleges.
Whether you wish to adopt our standard curriculum for your school or are looking for an introductory workshop we can help you to find a teacher. More
At The Developing Self we want to co-create a community of teachers who feel that getting the work into education is really important.
To this end we try to offer as many resources free of charge as we possibly can. However we do have some overheads.
If you feel moved to send us a donation we would be very happy and extremely grateful to receive it!
Even just £1 would be marvellous. Thank you!
