About Mark
Mark Vasak is a certified Alexander Technique teacher and university instructor. He holds a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and a Bachelor of Music from Capilano University’s Jazz Studies program.
His teaching brings together the Alexander Technique which he has studied since 2004, contemporary health and movement science, and a background in music and performance. He works with people to develop greater awareness, coordination, and skill in how they move, breathe, speak, perform, and engage in daily life.
Much of Mark’s current teaching is dedicated to his work in the Acting for Stage and Screen program in Capilano University’s Theatre Department. He also maintains a private practice, working with people to improve posture and movement, adapt to changes related to injury or illness, and develop greater freedom and skill in performance.
Selected Credentials
Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique, Alexander Technique Canada (ATC/CANSTAT)
Master of Occupational Therapy (M.OT), University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine
Graduated with awards for research excellence and highest academic standing in the M.OT program
Alexander Technique Instructor and Faculty Member, Capilano University Theatre Department (2016–present)
Member, Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique Research Group (SRG)
Co-Director, Alexander Studies Online (2020–present)
Bachelor of Music, Capilano University
Executive Co-Director and Treasurer, Alexander Technique Canada (2015–2018)
Canadian Representative to the Alexander Technique Affiliated Societies (ATAS) for international collaboration (2015–2018)
Selected Programs Where Mark Has Taught
Research & Professional Activities
Mark’s current professional work includes research, education, and collaborative projects related to the Alexander Technique and its teaching.
Through Alexander Studies Online (ASO), he develops projects that make research, ideas, and professional discussion more accessible. This includes the ongoing Articles & Interviews series, featuring conversations with researchers, teachers, and others in the field, as well as the Alexander Technique Research List, an open-access collection of peer-reviewed research, theses, and other academic work. Mark developed the List in collaboration with ASO, the STAT Research Group, and the wider international Alexander Technique community.
He is currently co-leading an international initiative to improve the accuracy, balance, and quality of the English-language Wikipedia page on the Alexander Technique. The project aims to bring its public representation into closer alignment with current research and contemporary professional understanding of the work.
Mark is also a member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique Research Group (SRG), where he contributes to collaborative research and the continued development of the field.