Welcome to the studio Alexander Technique Amsterdam. On this site you will find information about the private lessons and workshops that we offer. Currently lessons are available at two locations in Amsterdam, and Zandvoort 

To find out more about the Alexander Technique (AT) please have a look in the most frequently asked questions. There you will also find information about scientific research, the Dutch professional society, as well as practical information such as what happens during the lesson, how to get started and how many lessons are needed.

Times and Prices

Private lessons

30 min € 40,00
45 min € 55,00

Cards 

Opening hours 

Maria Vahervuo

I'm originally from Finland, currently living in Zandvoort aan Zee, also called the 'Amsterdam Beach'. I came to The Netherlands in 1999 to specialise in Early Music. After 20 years of working in leading early music orchestras, I've given up traveling with music and giving full attention to health care.

I'm giving private lessons and workshops at the studio Alexander Techniek Amsterdam and teaching professional musicians at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln in Aachen. Occasionally I'm involved in scientific research about the Alexander Technique and embodied psychology. Besides the Alexander Technique and music, I'm am an enthusiast sea kayaker. You can spot me frequently in the waves of the North Sea. 

My motivation as a teacher is to help my students reach their full potential in all areas of life. This includes recovering from complaints, managing pain or living with a chronic disease to coaching high performance and practising in sport, art and business.

Diplomas and education:

• Masters in Science, Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health, King's College London (2019 - 2023)
• Foundation of Western Medicine (CPION acredited), Shenzhou Open University of TCM, Amsterdam (2014 - 2016)
• Alexander Technique Teacher Certificate, Alexander Techniek Opleiding Nederland, (2011)
• Bachelors in Early Music, Royal Conservatory in The Hague, Netherlands (2002)
• Masters of Music, Sibelius Academy, Finland (2000)

Teaching:

• Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln in Aachen (2023 - present)
• Novia University of Applied Science (2013 – 2024)
• Alexander Technique Amsterdam (2011-present)
• Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki (2008 – 2024)
• Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (2006-2010)

Member of:

• De Nederlandse Vereninging van Leraren in de Alexander Techniek (NeVLAT)
• Finnish Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (FINSTAT)
• Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT)
• Suomen Musiikkilääketieteen yhdistys, Finnish Music Medicine Association (SMULY)

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