Alexander technique

English

Etymology

Developed by Frederick Matthias Alexander in the 1890s.

Proper noun

Alexander technique

1. A technique in alternative medicine that attempts to prevent unnecessary levels of muscular and mental tension during everyday activities.
   • 2013, Iris Smyles, Iris Has Free Time, Berkeley, CA: Counterpoint, →ISBN, page 8:

     “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,” he read aloud. “What's ‘Alexander Technique?’”
     “Theory of standing.”

Translations

technique to prevent unnecessary levels of muscular and mental tension during everyday activities

• Portuguese: técnica de Alexander f