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Objectives

First Year:
To experience the potential of the work for others
To understand the way one’s body is designed, and how movement follows intention
To develop sensitivity and awareness to one’s own use
To become articulate about the Alexander Technique
Second Year:
To continue the work of the first year
To begin to develop the use of one’s hands as tools for teaching
To understand the essential principles of the Alexander Technique including: awareness, inhibition, direction, primary control, end gaining and means whereby
To begin understanding principles of group process
To be able to give a simple table lesson
Fulfill an anatomy project to be agreed upon with Director.
Third Year:
To continue the work of the second year and to develop the craft of the hand
To become able to teach floor lessons, table lessons, chair/sitting lessons, and simple activities
Fourth Year:
To continue the work of the third year
To have experience teaching small groups, large groups, and specialized interest groups
To understand one’s responsibility to the profession as a whole
To understand ethical guidelines outlined by Alexander Technique International
Learn to create your own practice

The Alexander Technique — movement as nature intended

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