MATTS Alexander Technique Teacher Training Video Archive

An indexed archive of recordings from MATTS classes, workshops, visiting teachers and postgraduate events, including Alexander Technique teaching, discussions, lectures and related professional resources.

Presenter	Topic	Searchable Notes (Public)
Emily Bancroft	Scoliosis: Intro & Demo Part 1	Intro & demo (2/7/20). Discussion on leg lengths and Lulie Westfeldt (pp. 86-7).
Emily Bancroft	Scoliosis: Intro & Demo Part 2	Demonstration and slides from the scoliosis talk (2/7/20).
Peter Bloch	Scoliosis Talk	A brief talk by Peter on scoliosis and teaching the AT (8/7/20).
Peter Bloch	Scoliosis & Leg Lengths	Discussion about working with scoliosis and different leg lengths (9/7/20).
Gary Adelman	Tennis and the AT Part 1	17/9/20. Gary is a former tennis pro and Ivy League coach.
Gary Adelman	Tennis and the AT Part 2	14/1/21. Continuation of tennis professional Gary Adelman's AT talk.
Malcolm Williamson	Working to a Principle	Short article by Malcolm Williamson inspired by Gary Adelman's tennis talk.
Alex Murray	Talk and Games	24/9/20. Discussion on Dart/anatomy and book 'Alexander's Way'. Noted flautist.
Dorothea Magonet	Practical Work: Game	Part 1 of practical session focusing on an AT game (21/1/21).
Dorothea Magonet	Practical Work: Discussion	Part 2 discussion on AT practical work and teaching (21/1/21).
Alex Murray	History and Practice of AT	The history of the technique from noted flautist Alex Murray (11/2/21).
Robin Simmons	Talk and Practical Part 1	Half a century of teaching and training experience from Robin Simmons (25/2/21).
Robin Simmons	Talk and Practical Part 2	Continuation of practical work and demonstration with Robin Simmons (25/2/21).
Brita Forsstrom	Fascial Connections & Diaphragm	Talk and semi-supine talk-through on diaphram anatomy (4/3/21).
John Nicholls	Reliable Sensory Appreciation	Discussion on 'To Feel or not to Feel' and kinaesthetic re-education (11/3/21).
Julia Woodman	Clinical Research Overview	Medical writing and clinical research on the Alexander Technique (18/3/21).
Karen McCarthy	Introduction to Reflective Practice	Exploration of RP for continuous learning for teachers (25/3/21).
Dorothea Magonet	Anatomy and Practical Work	Practical session focusing on the ankles and anatomy tutorial (1/4/21).
Jean Fischer	Sensory Appreciation Talk	Discussion on sensory awareness and AT publishing at Mouritz (29/4/21).
Paolo Frigoli	Standing to Walking	Practical exploration of transition from standing to walking (29/4/21).
Jean Fischer	The Principle of Non-Doing	A 20-minute talk on 'Non-Doing' in the Alexander Technique (6/5/21).
Malcolm Williamson	Mirror Work & Whispered 'Ah'	Talk and game on mirror work with whispered 'ah' practice (6/5/21).
Jean Fischer	End-gaining vs Means-whereby	Approaches to teaching: end-gaining vs means-whereby (13/5/21).
Paolo Frigoli	Lifting Weight Game	Practical application of AT to lifting weights (13/5/21).
Malcolm & Sue	Spirals and Voice Work	Games on superficial back line spirals and voice work (20/5/21).
John Nicholls	Attitude and Behavioural Change	Philosophical talk on behavioural and psychological change (27/5/21).
Robin Simmons	First Lesson & Dart Procedures	Suggestions for the first lesson and Dart Procedures guide (3/6/21).
Robin Simmons	Teaching New Pupils & Dart	Cranial nerves spirals and teaching new pupils (17/6/21).
John Nicholls	Marj Barstow's Approach	Talk on Marjory Barstow's pioneering group approach (Nov 2022).
John Nicholls	Monkey Game (Semi-flex)	Coming up from monkey without disturbing back length (Nov 2022).
Anne Battye	Talk and Game	Experiences from veteran teacher Anne Battye and RADA history (14/9/23).
Anne Battye	Table Work Demonstration	Demonstration of hands-on table work by Anne Battye (15/9/23).
John Hunter	Talk and Game	March 2024 visit from former leader of North London Training Course.
John Nicholls	Why the Chair?	Exploration of the purpose of chair work in AT (July 2024).
Peter Bloch	Thinking vs Doing	AT is what you think not what you do (23/5/25).
MATTS Panel	AT in Conservatoires	Discussion on teaching AT in music and drama conservatoires (26/2/26).

Presenter	Topic	Searchable Notes (Public)
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 1: History of Study	A brief history of the study of anatomy (6/5/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 2: Terminology	Introduction to the terminology used in anatomy (13/5/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 3: Axial Skeleton	The Axial Skeleton (20/5/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 4: Head & Neck Joints	Mechanical consequences of neck forward and head back posture (27/5/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 5: Muscles (General)	How muscles work and optimum resting length (3/6/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 6: Muscles of Head/Neck/Back	Muscles of the head neck and back and poor head position (10/6/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 7: Lateral Neck Muscles	Muscles acting upon the atlanto-occipital joint (17/6/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 8: Facial Muscles	The Facial Muscles for AT teachers (24/6/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 9: Throat & Tongue Pt 1	Anatomy of the throat and tongue part 1 (1/7/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 10: Throat & Tongue Pt 2	Anatomy of the throat and tongue part 2 (8/7/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 11: Chewing & Swallowing	Mechanism of chewing and swallowing (15/7/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 12: Speech & Voice	Speech and voice with Peter's interpolation (22/7/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 13: Axial Skeleton Recap	The Axial Skeleton recap and elaboration (23/9/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 14: The Pelvis	Audio and video on the anatomy of the pelvis (30/9/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 15: The Thorax	Anatomy of the thorax (28/10/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 16: Trunk Muscles	The Trunk Muscles (4/11/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 17: Breathing	Mechanism of breathing and respiratory anatomy (11/11/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 18: Axial Skeleton Review	Review and answers to anatomy questions (18/11/20).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 20: The Arms	The Appendicular Skeleton: Arms (6/1/21).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 21: Shoulder Girdle	The Shoulder Girdle (13/1/21).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 22: Shoulder Joint	The Shoulder Joint (20/1/21).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 23: Elbow & Forearm	Elbow and Forearm Joints (27/1/21).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 24: The Wrist	The Wrist and discussion (3/2/21).
Sallie Bancroft	Anatomy 25: The Hand	The Hand anatomy and Malcolm's hands game (10/2/21).
Karen McCarthy	Reflective Practice Part 1	Vital skill for continuous learning in AT teaching (9/9/20).
Karen McCarthy	Reflective Practice Part 2	Supporting development for teachers and trainees (16/9/20).
Karen McCarthy	Reflective Practice Part 3	Part 3 of the introductory series on RP (7/10/20).
Karen McCarthy	Reflective Practice Part 4	Part 4 of the introductory series on RP (14/10/20).
Karen McCarthy	Reflective Practice Part 5	Parts 5A & 5B of the RP series (25/11/20).
Karen McCarthy	Reflective Practice Part 6	Final part of the introductory RP series (2/12/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Intro: Context	Historical and philosophical context of Man's Supreme Inheritance (30/4/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 1	FM Alexander and Dr Scanes Spicer (7/5/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 2	Discussion of breathing and the text (14/5/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 3	Chapter 3: Use Structure and Function (27/5/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 4	Chapter 4: Vagus nerve and discussion (4/6/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 5	Chapter 4: Conscious Control (11/6/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 6	Chapter 4: The Stutterer (18/6/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 7	Chapter 5: Making a Choice (25/6/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 8	Chapter 5: Habits and applied conscious control (9/7/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 9	MSI and Racism: Address on FM's racism and habits (16/7/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 10	Chapter 6: Fixed habits vs changeable habits (23/7/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 11 & 12	Chapter 6 analysis (1/10/20 & 8/10/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 13	Page analysis 62-66 (15/10/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 14	Chapter 7: Race Culture and Children (29/10/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 15	Race Culture page 72ff (5/11/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 16	Page 79ff and George Gray picture (12/11/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 17	pp. 92-94: 'Monkey' and ergonomics (3/12/20).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 18	MSI Part 2 (7/1/21).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 19	Lecture 19 of the MSI series (28/1/21).
Malcolm Williamson	MSI Lecture 20	Final recorded lecture of the MSI series (4/2/21).
Peter Bloch	What is 'going up'?	15/10/20 talk on the meaning of 'going up' for Alexander Technique teachers.
Karen McCarthy	Breathing Masterclass Part 1	28/1/21 deep dive into the mechanism of breathing for trainees.
Karen McCarthy	Breathing Masterclass Part 2	4/2/21 includes exploration of the whispered 'ah'.
Jane/Peter/Malcolm	Freeing the Neck Discussion	13/5/20 talk on 'Direction' and the difference between thinking and doing.
Jamie/Brita/Malcolm/Peter	Inhibition & Direction	16/7/20 class discussion on core Alexander principles.
Malcolm Williamson	What is hands-on for?	19/11/20 talk on the pedagogical reasons for hands-on teaching.
Peter Bloch	Learning Difficulties & AT	3/12/20 talk on dementia and learning difficulties in AT practice.
Peter Bloch	Semi-Supine: Why practice?	11/6/20 audio exploring the rationale for semi-supine practice.
Peter Bloch	Semi-Supine: Physical Position	24/6/20 audio on the specific anatomical alignment for semi-supine.
Peter Bloch	Semi-Supine: How to Direct	24/9/20 audio on mental direction while in the semi-supine position.
Malcolm Williamson	The History of Lying Down	11/2/21 talk on 'why lie down?' and the evolution of the practice.
Karen Wentworth	Preparation for Semi-Supine	Where am I?' preparation before lying down in semi-supine.
John & Lynn Nicholls	Semi-Supine Guide	A one-page technical guide to practicing semi-supine.
Malcolm Williamson	Guided Semi-Supine (Malcolm)	29/4/20 audio guided session.
Jane O	Guided Semi-Supine (Jane)	13/5/20 audio guided session.
Jamie McDowell	Guided Semi-Supine (Jamie)	11/6/20 audio guided session.
Andrea	S-S with Eye Movements	17/6/20 guided session incorporating eye movements.
Janet [MATTS]	Guided Semi-Supine (Janet)	25/6/20 audio guided session.
Sue Fleming	Guided S-S with Voice	23/7/20 guided session incorporating voice work.
Karen McCarthy	S-S with Breathing	1/10/20 guided session focusing on the breath.
Pam Hebden	S-S with Dart Reference	3.12.20 guided session with reference to the Dart Procedures.
Karen McCarthy	Guided S-S in Prone	10/2/21 guided session exploring the prone position.
Paolo Frigoli	Guided Semi-Supine (Paolo)	29/4/21 guided session from an Italian training perspective.
Peter [MATTS]	What are games for?	7/1/21 talk and discussion on the purpose of games in AT learning.
Peter [MATTS]	Use of hands in teaching	14/5/20 talk and game on intent and hands-on directions.
Malcolm Williamson	Stroop Test for Inhibition	20/5/20 document and game exploring the Stroop Test.
Sue Fleming	The Use of the Tongue Part 1	21/5/20 game and discussion on tongue usage.
Sue Fleming	The Use of the Tongue Part 2	4/6/20 continuation of the tongue game.
Alison Marsden	Flying Monkey Game	8/6/20 dynamic practical game for trainees.
Janet Pinder-Emery	Working with Handwriting	16/6/20 practical application of AT to handwriting.
Sue Fleming	The Pharynx Game	25/6/20 game focusing on the pharynx and throat area.
Janet Pinder-Emery	Arms and Hands Game	1/7/20 practical game for the upper limbs.
Janet Pinder-Emery	AT for Musicians	16/7/20 class on teaching musicians and use of the arms.
Jane O	Balancing on Legs and Feet	9/7/20 practical balance game.
Janet Pinder-Emery	Hands on Oneself	10/9/20 game for teachers using hands on themselves.
Janet Pinder-Emery	Mirror Legs and Walking	16/9/20 game incorporating mirror work.
Jane O	Balance on Feet & Kneeling	23/9/20 practical game for feet and kneeling.
Malcolm Williamson	The Flexible Spine	4/11/20 detailed session on spinal flexibility.
Janet Pinder-Emery	Twists and Anatomy	19/11/20 game focusing on spinal twists and anatomy.
Gillian Pierce	Reflections on Bending	2/12/20 video and notes on the act of bending.
MATTS Archive	Historical Photo Gallery	Rare historical photos and anatomical diagrams featuring FM and early teachers.