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

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

Her cancer was in remission, she was working as a Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique practitioner in Berlin, and launched herself into the all-consuming project of renovating an old house in Italy.

From Salon

At Yale, Wiest worked with an Alexander Technique teacher, who devised movements that wouldn’t be visible from the waist up to keep the blood flowing in her feet and legs.

From Los Angeles Times