Alexander technique

American  

noun

1. a therapeutic technique based on the idea that postural changes can correct certain deficiencies, especially voice and breathing problems, as in actors and musicians.

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Alexander technique British  

noun

1. a technique for developing awareness of one's posture and movement in order to improve it

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Etymology

Origin of Alexander technique

C20: named after Frederick Matthias Alexander (died 1955), Australian actor who originated it

Example Sentences

A self-confessed "over-achiever and a nerd" who loves learning, he is up before the crack of dawn for his main passion - writing about birdsong - in between his meditation and Alexander technique, a therapy for good posture and movement.

From BBC

All charges against him were dropped later that year, but the singer decided to take a two-year hiatus from music - which ended earlier this year with the release of his fifth studio album, The Alexander Technique.

From BBC

He studied the Alexander Technique, a movement therapy focused on posture and bodily function.

From Washington Post

“The Book of Symbols” It was brought into my life by my Alexander technique teacher many years ago when I was preparing for a movie.

From New York Times

And then the Alexander Technique stuff was about working with archetypes and animals that relate to your character.

From Los Angeles Times