Alexander technique

English

Etymology

Developed by Frederick Matthias Alexander in the 1890s.

Proper noun

Alexander technique

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

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