Welcome

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, Karel Doormanstraat in Amsterdam, and in Zandvoort, 100 meters from the Zandvoort Station. 

To find out more about the Alexander Technique 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

Online lesson

45 min € 40,00

Cards 

4 x 30 min	€ 144,00	(10% discount)
4 x 45 min	€ 198,00	(10% discount)
8 x 30 min	€ 280,00	(7 lessons + 1 free)
8 x 45 min	€ 385,00	(7 lessons + 1 free)

Opening hours 

Monday	closed
Tuesday	10:00 - 15:00
Wednesday	15:00 - 21:00
Thursday	10:00 - 15:00
Friday	11:00 - 15:00

 

Maria Vahervuo

I was born in Helsinki in Finland. The AT practice I started from curiosity towards the Alexander Technique when I moved to The Netherlands to do my post graduate music studies in the Royal Conservatory in The Hague 1999. When joining the class I hoped that the AT would improve my double bass playing. Soon I noticed that the lessons were effecting not only my playing, but my whole being and life in general in a positive way. After several years of intense practice of the Alexander Technique, I decided to train as a teacher myself.



Currently I’m teaching young professionals in music universities, giving private lessons and workshops in Amsterdam and taking part in international scientific research projects about the body mind connection and Alexander Technique.

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 to high performance in sport, art and business.

Diplomas and education:

• Masters of Music, Sibelius Academy, Finland (2000)
• Bachelors in Early Music, Royal Conservatory in The Hague, Netherlands (2002)
• Alexander Technique Teacher Certificate, Alexander Techniek Opleiding Nederland, (2011)
• Foundation of Western Medicine (CPION acredited), Shenzhou Open University of TCM, Amsterdam (2014 - 2016)

Teaching:

• Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (2006-2010)
• Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki (2008 – present)
• Alexander Technique Amsterdam (2011-present)
• Novia University of Applied Science (2013 – present)

Member of:

• NeVLAT, De Nederlandse Vereninging van Leraren in de Alexander Techniek
• FINSTAT, Finnish Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique
• SMULY, Suomen Musiikkilääketieteen yhdistys