What is the Alexander Technique?

It’s learning to move without pain 

It’s understanding how to improve your posture

It’s becoming empowered to manage stress with ease

You can achieve these goals – and more – by learning the Alexander Technique.

Are you tired of dealing with back pain, neck pain, or shoulder pain? Would you like to improve your posture, without elaborate posture exercises? What about enjoying greater self-awareness, comfort and confidence during your everyday activities?  The Alexander Technique’s transformative approach to these challenges sets it apart from everything you’ve tried before. Read more about the benefits, find teachers near you and start learning your way out of needless pain, slumping and tension today.

Whoever You Are, the Alexander Technique Can Help You

For over 100 years, people worldwide have benefited from this gentle learning method, including performing artists, seniors, office workers, athletes and health care professionals, to name a few.  People with scoliosis, sciatica and sacroiliac pain have found support in managing their conditions, while meditation practitioners have gained deep insights from the direct connection between Alexander Technique – which we call “Mindfulness in Action” – and their lives.

Take Charge of Your Well-Being

More than 500 AmSAT-certified teachers across the United States are ready to help you reinvent the way you think about movement and regain the comfort you deserve. The learning process can be completely individualized to help you to achieve your goals.

Check out the many practical benefits and find a teacher near you to get started.

Strain & Tension don’t have to be a part of your life

Why Study With AmSAT’s Expert Teachers?

The American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) is the largest nonprofit professional association of certified Alexander Technique teachers in the United States. Our member teachers have completed at least 1,600 hours of rigorous training over three years to earn their certifications and maintain ongoing continuing education.

AmSAT’s mission is to establish the Alexander Technique as a basic and recognized resource for health, productivity, and well-being. AmSAT serves the public through its educational initiatives and by upholding the highest standards of training for our teachers.

We encourage qualified professionals to join us as teaching members, and students to join us as supporting members. Please donate to support AmSAT’s work.

Learn your way to thriving for greater health, productivity and well being in all you do, every day.
Discover the Alexander Technique.

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