Teacher Training

Teacher training in the Alexander Technique will take 1600 hours over 3 years.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for Certification by 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.

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We are in session between September and June of each year for 37 weeks, with time off for holiday celebrations. 

We meet Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 11:30am.

Classes operate on a 5:1 ratio, five students per teacher.

This teacher training course provides you with the skills to successfully begin a practice as an Alexander Technique Teacher either as part of a pre existing program or independently.