Giora Pinkas, Founder/Director
Giora has been an Alexander instructor for 40 years and a trainer of Alexander teachers for 33 years. He’s taught the technique in Israel, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, England, France, Ireland, Japan and the United states.
Background
Following a background in sports, physical education and dance and an interest in music and psychology, he studied with one of F.M Alexander's outstanding successors, Patrick Macdonald. After certifying in 1967 he attended a voluntary 4th year, helping and learning at the training-course.
Training Teachers
In 1974 he co-founded in San Francisco the first 3-year teacher-training course in the United States. For many years he served on the Board of Directors and as a Committee Chair of the American Alexander Society and currently serves as a Training Moderator for GLAT- the German Soceity.
Giora with student
In the 1980's he was invited to direct teacher-training courses in both Freiburg and Heidelberg, Germany, and still continues to teach, train and consult in Europe on a regular basis.
In 1983 Giora established The Alexander Educational Center, now internationally respected for its teacher training and postgraduate programs. He views his work at TAEC as his main focus.
Private Practice
In his private practice he is working with performing artists, with children and with adults with chronic pain.
He acts as consultant to teachers, physicians, and therapists in a variety of clinics and school environments.