Welcome to

THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE CENTRE VIENNA

 

 
 


Teacher Training Course

The Alexander Technique  teacher training course  was established in Vienna by Michael Parkinson in April 1996.

The three-year teacher training course is approved by The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, UK (STAT), and graduates are therefore eligible for STAT teaching certification and full  membership of the Society. Read more


In accordance with STAT regulations, the training course consists of 1600 class hours spread over a minimum period of three years.  Each academic year is divided into three terms, with the usual school holidays.  The course is in both German and English.  A working knowledge of English is essential as much of the literature relevant to the Alexander Technique is only available in English.

There are no specific academic entry requirements, but prospective students are expected to have had some personal experience of the Alexander Technique; either through individual lessons or group classes/workshops etc.  Some work experience is also desirable, and therefore a minimum entry age of 23 is recommended.  New students may join the training course at any time during the academic year.

In accordance with STAT training course regulations there is a minimum teacher/student ratio of 1:5.
The teachers who are currently teaching on the training course are:

Michael Parkinson (head of training): trained by Walter Carrington, London.
Herbert Steger
(1st assistant /anatomy and literature study): trained by Michael Fortwängler, Freiburg.
Andreas Sandri
(assistant): trained by Walter Carrington, London.
Pia Grützbach-Pilz
(assistant): trained by Michael Parkinson, Vienna.
Jan Pullman
(Guest teacher and assigned STAT moderator): trained by Karen Wentworth, Alborg.


The training course also offers ongoing study to graduates from other schools.  Post-graduate weeks, months or terms are offered subject to place availability.


Karlskirche, Vienna

The centre is located in Franzensgasse which is close to the famous Naschmarkt, and within 20 minutes walk of downtown Vienna.  Situated in the heart of central Europe, Vienna is a clean and safe city with lots of open spaces, and offers a wealth of cultural  and historical interest.  Based on the overall quality of life, Vienna is considered to be one of the top three cities worldwide. Read more

If you would like detailed information in German or English (please specify) relating to the course curriculum, fees and conditions;  please contact Michael Parkinson at:

Email:  m.parkinson@chello.at
Tel:     0043 (0)1 504 3262
Mobile  0043 (0)676 9414212

Johann Strauss Gasse  4/3/20
1040 Vienna
Austria