Foundation Training

Many people who have benefited from Alexander Technique lessons would like to take it further and deepen their Alexander understanding, skills and confidence. Foundation training at EATS provides an ideal opportunity for such self-development.

There are many diverse reasons why you might be interested in Foundation training: from a desire to enhance performance in music, sport or business; or for developing a greater sense of embodiment and making some fundamental changes in life attitudes and ways of thinking; or simply to find greater ease and enjoyment in going about everyday life. Or perhaps you are considering embarking on full professional training but not yet certain that you want to commit to this?

You will be immersed in a rich Alexander training environment as you will be working alongside the students enrolled for professional training. Furthermore, if you choose to continue towards professional training at the end of your Foundation, the time will normally count towards qualification (i.e. provided that there are no long gaps in between).

We offer a full Foundation course that is 12 weeks when studying full time but which can also be done part time.

If you are interested in some Alexander training for a shorter period of time, you may like to consider our end-of-week immersive training. Do get in touch to discuss your aspirations, as we like to be flexible.

Foundation Training Structure

  • If you are taking the full Foundation course, this takes place over 12 weeks (when attending full time), with 178 hours of class time in total.
  • Students can join at the beginning of any term (Dates & Times), and part-time training is also possible.
  • The training consists of a mixture of group and one-to-one practical work and discussion organised around a weekly schedule.
  • Foundation course students work alongside students enrolled on the Professional training course, providing a collaborative environment in which to learn.
  • Students engage in approximately 80% practical and 20% theory work
  • They benefit from a low student to trainer ratio – generally around 3 to 1, and never above 5 to 1.
  • Students are encouraged to maintain a reflective diary of their thoughts and experiences during the course, and to read widely around the Alexander Technique.

Foundation Training Content

The only difference in content between Foundation training and Professional training is that the Foundation course does not include the aspects that specifically relate to teaching the Alexander Technique to the public, or to running a business.

Note that Foundation training does not qualify you to become an Alexander teacher as you will not have learnt the necessary skills. Foundation training students therefore undertake not to attempt to teach the Alexander Technique to the public.

Admission to the Foundation Training

  • Adults of all backgrounds and ages are welcome and encouraged to apply.
  • It is likely that you already have a basic understanding of the Alexander Technique through lessons or group classes. If you are completely new to the Alexander Technique, get in touch for a chat on how best to proceed.
  • The admissions process is similar to that for the professional training, beginning with an informal chat with the Head of Training and visit to the School.

Student Support

  • EATS strives to create a supportive, collaborative learning environment, and student wellbeing is of great importance to the training team.
  • Students have support and feedback on a daily ongoing basis from the Head of Training and from the rest of the training team.
  • We encourage students to provide feedback on their training experience for ongoing enhancement of EATS training.

Foundation Training Fees

  • The full Foundation course is 12 weeks when studying full time and the fee is £1,960.
  • Fees for part-time training, or for shorter periods are pro rata. Do get in touch to discuss.
  • Payment is due in advance. Choose between making payment in full on the first day, or spread the costs by paying monthly in advance by standing order.
  • We work in small groups with a high trainer to student ratio, so the training fees (equating to around £11/hour) represent very good value compared with, for example, one-to-one Alexander lessons.
  • A deposit of one sixth of the total fee is required to be paid before beginning the training. The deposit will be used to cover your final payment, or refunded at the end of the course.