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 € 50,00
45 min € 65,00
Cards
| 4 x 30 min | € 180,00 | (10% discount) |
| 4 x 45 min | € 234,00 | (10% discount) |
| 8 x 30 min | € 350,00 | (7 lessons + 1 free) |
| 8 x 45 min | € 455,00 | (7 lessons + 1 free) |
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 - 13 | Maria | Amsterdam |
| Tuesday | 10 - 15 | Ariane | Amsterdam |
| 15 - 20 | Maria | Amsterdam | |
| Thursday | 10 - 15 | Ariane | Amsterdam |
| 17 - 20 | Maria | Zandvoort | |
| Friday | 9 - 15 | Francesca | Amsterdam |
Maria Vahervuo
My motivation as an AT teacher is to help my students reach their full potential in all areas of life. This ranges from recovering from injuries, managing pain, or living with a chronic condition, to coaching high performance and supporting practice in sports, the arts, and business.
Work in the care and education:
- Nieuw Unicum, Expertisecentrum voor Multiple Sclerosis (2024 - present)
- 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)
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)
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)
Ariane Dijkstra
Francesca Gobeille
