What is AmSAT?

The American Society for the Alexander Technique is the largest professional association of certified Alexander Technique teachers in the United States. The Alexander Technique is a proven, effective way to promote wellness and optimize functioning by eliminating body misuse in everyday activities. AmSAT's mission is to establish the Alexander Technique as a basic and recognized resource for health, productivity, and well-being.

AmSAT maintains the nation's highest standards for teacher training, certification and membership and maintains affiliation with similar credentialling bodies worldwide. Since its formation in 1987, over 600 teachers have completed a rigorous training process to earn AmSAT certification.

In addition to providing educational support services for its members, AmSAT provides information and assistance to the public in locating qualified teachers:  

Toll-free teacher referral service:	800.473.0620
Mail order service:	AmSAT BOOKS

The AmSAT Mission:
To establish the Alexander Technique as a basic and recognized resource for health, productivity, and well-being.


WHAT DOES AmSAT CERTIFIED MEAN?

Alexander Technique Teachers—The requirements for teacher certification include the completion or equivalent of 1,600 hours of training over a minimum of three years at an AmSAT approved Teacher Training Course. A certified Alexander Technique teacher is a professional whose training exceeds the duration and total hours of most mind/body trainings. An AmSAT certified teacher has met the requirements of the organization's peer review panel, the Training Approval Committee (TAC). To be eligible for TAC review, candidates must be recommended by their Teacher Training Course Directors.

Teacher Training Courses—To earn board approval, an AmSAT Teacher Training Course must meet the requirements of the Training Approval Committee. To assure quality instruction, AmSAT Teacher Training Courses maintain a five-to-one student/ teacher ratio. The TAC regularly reevaluates each of AmSAT's 18 teacher training programs and their directors.

Professional Conduct Committee—This committee upholds AmSAT's standards of professional conduct for teachers, trainees, training instructors and Teacher Training Course Directors.