Babette Markus has taught the principles of good ergonomics along with the Alexander Technique at UCLA Extension and in private practice for many years. She is currently teaching the Alexander Technique in the School of Theater at both the University of Southern California and California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, where she has also taught in the Schools of Music and Dance.
She holds a degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Certificate from the American Center for the Alexander Technique (ACAT) , New York City. She recently completed a year-long post-graduate course through ACAT, The Art of Breathing, taught by Jessica Wolf of Yale University. She is past President of the American Center for the Alexander Technique, West, and is a member of AMSAT, the American Society for Teachers of the Alexander Technique.
She has served as member of the Board of Directors, Faculty, and president of the Alexander Training Institute of Los Angeles. With her colleagues she has trained over 50 individuals to become certified teachers of the Alexander Technique at the Alexander Training Institute of Los Angeles.
She maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, and is associated with Dr. Karlis Ullis and the Sports Medicine and Preventive Medical Group in Santa Monica, California.