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Course of Advanced Studies
The Center provides a course of study in the principles of “psychophysical re-education of the use of self” as developed by F. M. Alexander including:
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Observation of habits
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Recognition of the force of habit
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Acknowledgment that use affects function
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Detection of faulty sensory perception
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Inhibition
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Direction
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Coordination of the human organism as a whole
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Distinction between means-whereby and end-gaining
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The Course of Advanced Studies in Santa Monica takes place in a large cheerful room with windows and outdoor patio providing natural light and fresh ocean air.
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The Course of Advanced Studies operates in 5-week modules.
Classes are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a 15-minute mid-morning break.
Academic Calendar
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The Academic Calendar Year Schedule of Classes for 2026-2027:
Module 1: September 08, 2026-October 09, 2026
FALL BREAK -- 1 week -- October 12-October 16, 2026
Module 2: October 19, 2026-November 20, 2026
WINTER HOLIDAY -- 6 weeks---November 23, 2026- January 1, 2027
Module 3: January 04, 2027-February 05, 2027
MID-WINTER BREAK -- 1 week -- February 08, 2027-February 12, 2027
Module 4: February 16, 2027-March 19, 2027
SPRING BREAK -- 2 weeks -- March 22, 2027-April 02, 2027
Module 5: April 05, 2027-May 07, 2027
SPRING BREAK --1 week-- May 10, 2027-May 14, 2027
Moule 6: May 17, 2027- June 18, 2027
The following Federal Holidays will be observed. No class on:
Sept 07- Labor Day; Nov 11-Veterans Day; Jan. 18-Martin Luther King Day; Feb 15 -Presidents Day; May 31- Memorial Day;
June 18- Juneteenth Commemoration Day
Curriculum
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Daily personal instruction in the “use of self”
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Observation and analysis of postural efficiency at rest and in movement
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Application of the Technique to a wide range of activities in daily life
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Reading and discussion of literature by F. M. Alexander and others
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Respiratory Re-education
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Exploration of human anatomy—video, books, hands on, and movement
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Integration of the principles of the Technique while teaching others
Application Information
Enrollment can be at the beginning of any 5-week module when there is an opening.
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There will be a $100 non-refundable application fee
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The Course of Advanced Studies is approved by:
The American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) is the largest professional organization of teachers of the Alexander Technique in the United States. ATI-LA students who accrue 1,600 hours in the Course of Advanced Studies are eligible to submit these credits to AmSAT for Alexander Teacher Certification.
