The Alexander Technique is a simple mind/body/breath training process using body reeducation and coordination through physical and psychological principals, according to Wikipedia.

This process, whether learned from teachers of the Alexander Technique New York school of thought, or their counterparts in Paris or Rome, relies on the same fundamental principals taken from founder F. Matthias Alexander, who, at the turn of the century, created a set of principals for establishing self-perception and manipulation of movement in an effort to alleviate back pain, promote rehabilitation after an accident, improve breathing for actors and musicians, and even address that more modern ailment known as repetitive stress syndrome..

To become a certified teacher of this mind/body/breath form of health care, you usually are required to complete certified training program of 1600 hours of class instruction over a minimum of three academic years with a student/teacher ratio no greater than five-to-one.

The AMSAT (American Society for the Alexander Technique) maintains the nation’s highest standards for teacher training and certification and estimates that there are more than 600 AMAT-certified teachers nationwide, and roughly 23 AMSAT-approved teacher-training programs in 11 states.

One of the most comprehensive sites devoted to providing information to those interested in becoming a certified instructor is http://thealexandertechnique.net/, where you will find access to a good number of links and information about the process, including:

How to locate an accredited school or online teacher training course; information and advice about the training proces, and resources for  teachers and students.

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