FAQ
frequently asked questions
Alba Technique’s priority is to uphold the integrity of the Alba Emoting Emotional Effector Patterns in order to maintain safety in our work with the limbic system. While this work and the exploration of the emotions can be therapeutic, it is not therapy.
What is Alba Emoting vs. Alba Technique vs. Alba Method?
Alba Emoting is the foundation upon which we stand. The Alba Emoting system was developed by neuro-psychologist Susana Bloch with philosopher Pedro Sandor. Their creation followed upon Bloch and colleague’s neuro-studies in Chile and France that identified the universal Emotional Effector Patterns.
Alba Technique is the studio created by Patricia Angelin. We are dedicated to the height, depth, and breadth of Susana Bloch’s vision of utilizing Alba Emoting to help persons access the fullness of their humanity.
Alba Method Association is an organization, initiated by Angelin, that has become the point of communication and certification for English-speaking practitioners of Alba Emoting.
Who should take an Alba Technique class?
Anyone.
Every human being has emotions. Alba Technique can be helpful to any persons who are ready and willing to work with their own neuro-connectivity.
What can I read to prepare for an Alba Technique class?
If you have already begun to read about Alba Emoting, that is not a problem, however an intellectual understanding will not assist you in discovering it in your body. In short, you may read Dr. Susana Bloch’s books, however, they will not “prepare” you for class. Alba Emoting must be physically experienced to be known. Often a student progresses further and faster by not researching in advance.
Upon scheduling a session with us you will receive an email with more details of our class policies, what to wear and bring to class, and where to find our studio.
What is an Alba Emoting Emotional Effector Pattern?
Big Question! Biological answer: The specific body patterning created in the limbic system of the brain, that you recognize as “feelings” when manifested via breath, posture, and muscular tensions (or lack thereof).
What should I expect from a class?
Ongoing classes begin with what we call ‘decompress’ in which we do our initial observations of the self. Then we proceed to work with two or three of the Alba Emoting Emotional Effector Patterns. This is punctuated by seminar style processing of the body experiences observed. In some classes, Qi Gong is incorporated to assist body-mind connectivity.
Classes are experienced & formatted differently for ongoing classes, private sessions, weekend intensives, and week-long intensives. Students who are able to experience all of our class types have a fuller experience within their study. Each class is unique relative to the needs of the students in that class on that day. No matter what class you take, you will work all the time & in every class.
What is Self-Use/Practitioner?
Self-Use/Practitioner is the certification required to work with Patterns on one’s own.
Students are instructed, as a matter of personal integrity, to only work, practice, or experiment with the Alba Emoting Emotional Effector Patterns with a certified Teacher physically present.
When the neuro-processing of an individual is sufficiently integrated, the student is deemed safe to practice or experiment outside of the classroom. This is “Self-Use.” Only a certified Teacher may make this determination.
How long does it take to get to Self-Use/Practitioner?
Each person is unique. At Alba Technique reaching Self-Use requires a minimum of 60 hours of class time. Your emotional safety and discoveries are our primary concern.
When I get to Self-Use, what’s next?
Discovery does not stop at Self-Use. At Alba Technique, you become eligible to attend Circuit (an emotional gymnasium where you go from one pattern to the next in a process akin to a ballet barre) and the advanced Applications/Text class (where the work is explored for practical uses).