About the International Alexander Technique Congress®

The International Alexander Technique Congress® provides a vibrant forum for presentations, continuous learning classes, and workshops, bringing together Alexander Technique teachers and teacher trainees from around the globe. This unique event fosters the exchange of work, knowledge, and experience, with a focus on both the practical and theoretical aspects of the Technique.

The Congress is dedicated to:

  • Improving Personal Use: Deepening our individual understanding and application of the Alexander Technique.

  • Advancing the Profession: Enhancing teaching methods and professional development.

  • Exploring Core Principles: Promoting a richer understanding of the foundational principles that define the Alexander Technique.

An Inclusive Community

The Congress welcomes everyone interested in the Alexander Technique, regardless of where they trained or which “branch of the Alexander tree” they represent. In the spirit of inclusivity, the Congress creates a supportive, non-judgmental space for open exploration of the work we all cherish.

Guided by the ATCA

Each Congress is uniquely organized and managed by a dedicated team of Congress Directors, which changes for every event. To ensure continuity and uphold the Congress’s mission, the work of the Directors is guided and supervised by the Alexander Technique Congress Association (ATCA), a charitable organization based in the United Kingdom.

Join us in celebrating the shared love of the Alexander Technique, advancing the profession, and inspiring deeper connections within our global community.

1986
The 1st International Congress
Stony Brook, NY, USA
Stony Brook, NY, USA

The Alexander Technique, a Global Perspective

250 participants.

 
1988
The 2nd International Congress
Brighton, England
Brighton, England

Research, Training and Stagecraft.

500 participants.

1991
The 3rd International AT Congress
Engelberg, Switzerland
Engelberg, Switzerland

The Development of a Profession

560 participants.

1994
The 4th International AT Congress
Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia

On: The Meaning of Change

250 participants.

1996
The 5th International AT Congress
Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem, Israel

Back to Basics

200 participants.

1999
The 6th International AT Congress
Freiburg, Germany
Freiburg, Germany

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2004
The 7th International AT Congress
Oxford, England
Oxford, England

Exploring the Principles

710 participants.

2008
The 8th International AT Congress
Lugano, Switzerland
Lugano, Switzerland

From Generation To Generation

600 participants.

2011
The 9th International AT Congress
Lugano, Switzerland (again)
Lugano, Switzerland (again)

Learning From Each Other Towards the 21st Century

350 participants.

2015
The 10th International AT Congress
Limerick, Ireland
Limerick, Ireland

Empowering Humanity Inspiring
Science, 710 participants.

2018
The 11rh International AT Congress
Chicago, USA
Chicago, USA

Advancing Global Perspectives, Making New Connections with Science, Performance and Education.

Over 600 participants.

2022
The 12th International AT Congress
Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany

Nurturing Our Work

??? participants

2025
The 13th International AT Congress
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland

The Embodied Mind in Action