Sapientia Initiative
RIAT Open House for Future AT Teachers
What might shift if you give yourself the chance to experience your Alexander Technique practice more deeply? On Thursday, October 29 from 10am-1:30pm, RIAT will be holding an Open House for students of the Alexander Technique who are interested in AT Teacher Certification. You’ll have the opportunity to join a full class day (free of…
Fall 2026: AT for All $5 Group Class Lineup
About AT for All Whether you’re new to the Alexander Technique, or you’re just hungry for more, our specialized group classes offer an abundance of ways to apply AT to your life and help you feel better. Taught by graduates of RIAT, RIAT teachers, or Affiliates. Classes take place at the Sapientia Center in the…
RIAT & AT for All at the 2026 ACGM
This summer, New York City hosted AmSAT’s Annual Conference and General Meeting (ACGM), and Sapientia’s talented network got to contribute. Workshops led by RIAT, independent workshops from our grads, and an AT for All sampler event were all part of the official schedule. The American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) is a non-profit organization…
Summer 2026: $5 AT for All Group Class Lineup
About AT for All Whether you’re new to the Alexander Technique, or you’re just hungry for more, our specialized group classes offer an abundance of ways to apply AT to your life and help you feel better. Taught by graduates of RIAT, RIAT teachers or Affiliates, classes have ranged from AT for Musicians, to AT…
June 2026 RIAT Graduation Recap
On Thursday June 18th, spirits were high at Sapientia Initiative as we gathered in community. Our spacious studio and Zoom room were filled with trainees, co-directors, teachers, friends, and family of our three trainees who officially became RIAT graduates after years of deep commitment and intense study. The support and love were palpable. Nan our…
RIAT Leadership News
We are excited to announce that Caren Bayer, Lori Schiff, and Ariel Carson are now officially approved by AmSAT to be co-directors of RIAT along with Nan Walsh! We trust this change in our leadership structure will increase resilience and ensure the continuity and high standards of our beloved RIAT training course. They look forward…
ACGM Public Event: AT for All Sampler
ACGM Public Event: AT for All Sampler Sunday, June 28 from 3-4:30pm Sapientia Center115 West 27th Street, 6FNew York, NY 10001 $10 in advance; $20 at the door Curious about the Alexander Technique? Join three RIAT teachers to attend mini workshops, hear their stories, and explore the Technique through their areas they work with: Chronic Pain with…
Spring 2026: $5 AT for All Group Class Lineup
Join us again with more $5 Mondays (and one Saturday) for the spring. You asked, and we delivered: two of the classes this series include a Zoom option. Bring a friend and join us at the Sapientia Center! All classes are in-person and $5 to attend. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds…
Judy Stern Event Recording Available for Purchase
2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Event Honoring Judy Stern We’re all still buzzing with excitement after our event honoring Judy Stern with Sapientia’s second Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you to everyone who joined us in-person and on Zoom, to our wonderful speakers, Lucy L. Brown, PhD; Joan Frost, m.AmSAT; and Fabio Tavares, m.AmSAT. And of course, thank…