What are the qualifications of an Alexander Technique teacher?

An Alexander Technique teacher is a highly-skilled individual who has completed an intensive 1600 hours of training over a three year period on a training course recognized by The American Society for the Alexander Technique. A Certified Teacher is adept at conveying the principles of the Technique conceptually as well as kinesthetically to address the student’s needs. Some areas of proficiency are: observational skills, a highly refined kinesthetic sense, verbal skills, listening skills, a basic understanding of human anatomy, and knowledge of scientific research related to the Alexander Technique. An Alexander Technique teacher is trained to approach each student individually, always with the understanding that no two people are alike, and that teaching is as much an art as it is a science.

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