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 The core curriculum is based on Alexander’s basic principles, and therefore will cover the essential concepts of inhibition and directions, the unity of mind and body, doing and non-doing, false sensory awareness and the force of habit.  At least 80% of the teacher training will be practical work, in keeping with the fundamentally practical nature of the Alexander Technique. A minimum of 1600 training hours over a period of at least three years is required by STAT for certification.
Students are required to undertake a certain amount of home study. This entails the preparation of written assignments, the reading of appropriate literature and the application of self-observation and practice. It is expected that on top of the 16 contact hours, an extra 5 to 6 hours per week will be necessary. Students at the ATTS will benefit from one of the highest teacher to student ratios, supporting every stage of their Alexander progress. 
The course runs from Tuesday to Friday, 9.00am to 1.00pm. The first half of the day is devoted to the experience and practice of hands-on work. There is a fifteen minute break half way through the day. During the second half of the day, more time is devoted to developing and refining these delicate hands-on skills. The seminars, modules, discussions, and demonstrations also occur in the second half of the day. Each week there will be time for reading Alexander’s writings, other relevant material, and discussions and feedback on the ongoing aspects of a student's process. In addition, students will explore throughout their training a total of five modules which will help prepare them for their future professional lives. Experts in their respective fields will offer 10 seminars in each of the following topics: a. Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology. b. Alexander, Music and the Performing Arts. c. Basic Counselling Skills. and 5 seminars in the folllowing: d. Professionalism & Ethics. e. Psychophysical Unity. f. The Holistic Model and Integrated Health. Students are required to submit some written material based on the modules or other relevant Alexander issues, as well as preparing a graduation project. Class presentations may serve as an alternative to written projects. 
The program is organised so that all the students work together during the training. There is a growing responsibility on the students as they develop their hands-on skills and verbal aptitudes. The more senior students will work progressively on the new students, and also on selected visitors. Training is largely based on the apprentice model. In the final year, all students are required to work with members of the public under appropriate supervision, as a preparation for their graduation to full teaching status. As part of the school CPD program, our graduate teachers are welcomed back to the class at least once a week, to assist, share their knowledge with the group and gain vital teaching experience. ATTS Holiday Workshops The ATTS annually enjoys intensive worktrips in both the UK and abroad. These occur in the Summer term for 4-5 days at a time. Recent trips have seen us in Lychen, a tranquil lakeside near Berlin, the Alpujarras mountains in Southern Spain and the beautiful seaside town of Maldon in Essex. Working with a combination of visiting schools and teachers to stimulate a creative atmosphere, where experience is learnt and shared, new friends made across the Alexander world and much fun had by all. And of course there's always time for relaxing and good food! Photos  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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I can truly say that these years, in terms of my own development, growth and realisations, were the most important years of my life. That is not to say that they are the sum total of my learning, but rather a starting point. I continue to learn and to be inspired. I continue to be frustrated. But more and more l am present in this wonderful life, and am increasingly clear and responsible for my choices. - Jude Tisdall
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