Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT)

Overview:

Profession(s): Alexander Technique
Member Type(s): Teachers of the Alexander Technique
Scope: National - United Kingdom
Formed: 1958
Address: 1st Floor, Linton House, 39-51 Highgate Road, NW5 1RS, UK
Phone: 0845 230 7828
Email: enquiries@stat.org.uk
Website: www.stat.org.uk

Description:

In 1958, the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) was founded in the UK by teachers who were trained personally by FM Alexander.

Mission/Aims:

STAT’s first aim is to ensure high standards of teacher training and professional practice.

Its further aims are to promote public awareness and understanding of the Alexander Technique, and to encourage research.

Principal Activities:

Administrative services to members
Internal Marketing
Promotion of public awareness of the Technique

Member Benefits:

As part of their benefits, members receive:

The Alexander Journal (annually)

UK and World teachers' lists (annually)

The Society's newsletter (three times a year)

A free invitation to attend the annual FM Alexander memorial lecture

An invitation to the Annual Conference

Access to the members' section of the website

Training/Licensing/Certification:

There are currently 18 teacher training courses in the UK which are regulated through a system of external moderation, and five STAT regulated courses outside the UK.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
BackCare - The Charity for Healthier Backs

Verification Criteria:

Teaching members of STAT are registered (MSTAT) to teach the Technique after completing a three-year, full-time training course approved by the Society or one of the Affiliated Societies overseas.