Group classes and teacher Training

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Mornings:

Wednesday at 8:00am

Friday at 8:30am

We work to build strength, balance and coordination in perpetual motion.  Using exercises from Pilates, Yoga and Barre we use the Alexander technique to increase range of motion, coordinate core strength and enhance performance.

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Afternoon:

Beginning September.

Wednesday 2:00pm

30 minute lie down

Reset your day with 30 minutes of Constructive Rest.

Cost:

$40/month - 4 weekly group classes

$105/month - 4 weekly group classes +1 individual lesson.

Exploring Natural Vision with the Alexander Technique
       9:00am-12:00pm
       Saturday September 13th, 2025.
Course Overview 

In this workshop you will learn simple techniques and practices that easily fit into to your daily routine. The tools will help you to maintain better vision and a better sense of self.  
$450.
Online and in person.
ATMC, 1 Court Street, Ste 260 Lebanon NH 03766
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30 weekly sessions

Life is complicated You will not only learn the basics  of this technique, you will become proficient in applying the skills taught.  It is a really great, and cost effective solution for anyone interested in the Alexander work.  

September 16th 2025 through until May 11th 2026.

On Tuesday afternoons at 2:00pm. 

Cost $600.

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If you are interested in certification, you will need to demonstrate the following  order to be eligible for Certification:

 1. An understanding of F. M. Alexander’s basic principles associated with the use

 of the self, inhibition, direction, primary control, end-gaining and the means-whereby,

 doing and non-doing, faulty sensory appreciation, and conscious control.

 2. Maintain a  standard of use of the self while working through the principles of the Alexander Technique and during ordinary activity.

 3. Performing Alexander’s basic procedures: positions of mechanical advantage, chair work, table work, hands on the back of the chair, and whispered “ah.”

This certification will provide you with the necessary skills to help you maintain and bring about change in your daily life. It is a great way to develop and integrate a personal  daily process.  While this is not a teacher training certification, it will provide you with the necessary credentials to access any AmSAT teacher training certification across the country.

Are you interested in becoming an Alexander technique teacher?

Teacher training is a full time commitment. This training will:

• Teach you to confidently embody and communicate principles of the Alexander technique 
• Develop and refine the Use of the Self through direct practical experience 
• Teach the unique hands-on skills used to teach the Alexander Technique to a high level of proficiency
• Provide a minimum of 1600 hours training over a minimum of three years 
• Have a student/teacher ratio of no higher than 10 to one. 

We meet for 12 hours per week for 35 weeks, September to June.   

Cost: $15,000/year.

total cost $45,000

Payments can be made in full or three installments through the year.

Enroll any time. Our next session begins:

September 15th  2025 and will run through until June 30th 2026.

A list of Holidays and vacations will be provided upon enrollment.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for Certification by the Alexander Technique Affiliate Society (ATAS) and the American Society for the Alexander technique (AmSAT), an individual must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in each of the following areas:

 1. A practical understanding of F. M. Alexander’s basic principles associated with the use of the self; inhibition, direction, primary control, end-gaining and the means-whereby, doing and non-doing, faulty sensory appreciation, and conscious control, as represented in F.M. Alexander’s writings and contemporary writings regarding the development and practical teaching of his Technique.

 2. Maintaining a high standard of use of the self while teaching the Alexander Technique and during ordinary activity.

 3. Performing and teaching Alexander’s basic procedures: positions of mechanical advantage, chair work, table work, hands on the back of the chair, and whispered “ah,”

4. Teaching the basic concepts of the Technique to a student through manual skills in combination with verbal explanation and instruction.

5. Applying the principles of the Technique using manual and verbal instruction while assisting a student in the performance of specialized activities.

6. Aiding the student in applying principles of the Technique independent of the teacher.

7. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of F. M. Alexander’s writings regarding the development and practical teaching of his Technique, as well as a familiarity with his life, the history of the Technique and additional literature pertaining to the Technique.

8. A basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and current research related to understanding and teaching the Alexander Technique.

Please send an email to naturalpoise@gmail.com , titled "Teacher Training"  to learn when you can join the training.