The Definitive Guide to The Alexander Technique provided by STAT - The Society of Teachers of The Alexander Technique

Established 1958

The oldest and largest
professional society of
teachers of the
Alexander Technique



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About STAT, The Society of Teachers
of the Alexander Technique

About the Society
The Alexander Technique has been taught for over one hundred years. 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. STAT’s first aim is to ensure the highest standards of teacher training and professional practice.

Teaching members of STAT:

  • Are registered (MSTAT) to teach the Technique after completing an approved three-year training course or having reached a standard approved by STAT.
  • Are required to adhere to the Society’s published Code of Professional Conduct and Competence, and are covered by professional indemnity insurance.
There are currently over 2500 teaching members of STAT and its Affiliated Societies world-wide. Graduates of STAT training courses are assessed by a system of external moderation. The Society also runs a post-graduate programme of Continuing Professional Development.

STAT’s further aims are to promote public awareness and understanding of the Alexander Technique, and to encourage research. The Society publishes a regular newsletter (STATNews) and The Alexander Journal click here to see details of the Society's publications.

STAT holds a national Annual Conference in June.

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Professional standards and teacher training
All STAT registered teachers have completed an approved three-year training course or have reached a standard approved by STAT. They hold professional indemnity insurance and are bound by Society's Code of Professional Conduct and Competence.

STAT training courses are regulated through a system of external moderation. See the page on teacher training for details of STAT and STAT approved three year training courses in the UK and other countries.

Similar courses are also run by STAT's Affiliated Societies in the following countries:

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STAT Documents and Policies

Much of the content of this section is relevant to STAT teaching members, and less so to members of the public. Some documents appear here because of legal requirements to make them public, whilst others appear in the interests of procedural transparency.

The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registration number: 5533966. Registered in England and Wales at Linton House, 39-51 Highgate Road., London NW5 1RT.

The following documents relevant to STAT's status as a Limited Compnay are available to download as pdf files.

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Data Protection Documents

The following documents concering data protection are avalable as pdf files.

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STAT policy statements on bullying, abuse and harassment

The following documents concering data protection are avalable as pdf files.


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About the Society
Professional standards and teacher training
STAT Documents and Policies:
- STAT data protection documents
- STAT policy statements on
harassment and child protection

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Affiliated Societies overseas
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