Training

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30 weekly sessions

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for Certification, an individual must demonstrate the following:

 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.

The international  certification process requires 1600 hours of in person training over 3 years.  Exceptions are available on how this is structured. The minimum amount of time is 1600 hours over three years. This course is an intense training that develops the skills needed to both manually and verbally provide instruction to other individuals. We meet for 12 hours per week for 37 weeks, September to June.  The  year is divided into three terms.  

During this time you will learn skills of how to effectively guide an individual  through the principles of the work, their application both manually and verbally. You will learn the required skills and knowledge needed to become a certified teacher as prescribed by both national and international organizations engaging in the same professional trainings.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for Certification by the Alexander Technique Affiliate Society or 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.