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The Alexander Technique (AT), named after Frederick Matthias Alexander, is an educational process that develops the ability to realign posture and to avoid unnecessary muscular and mental tension. Alexander believed the individual's self-awareness could be inaccurate, resulting in unnecessary muscular tension such as when standing or sitting with body weight unevenly distributed, holding one's head incorrectly, walking or running inefficiently, and responding to stressful stimuli in an exaggerated way. Alexander said that those who habitually "misused" their muscles could not trust their feelings (sensory appreciation) when carrying out activities or responding to situations emotionally.
Alexander developed the technique's principles in the 1890s in an attempt to alleviate breathing problems and hoarseness during public speaking. He credited his method with allowing him to pursue his passion for acting in Shakespearean theater.
Advocates of the Alexander Technique also claim that it has treatment potential for a variety of health conditions. However, , supporting medical evidence was of low to moderate quality and overall, the effectiveness of the Alexander Technique is uncertain because of insufficient evidence. There is evidence suggesting the Alexander Technique is helpful for long-term back pain, long-term neck pain, and may help people cope with Parkinson's disease, but little evidence that it helps any other medical conditions.
Usage examples of "alexander technique".
Mackintosh knows that Charles will have to be kept in check if the day is not to be taken up with an explanation of the Alexander technique.
I have a problem with my back, which I told Bret about a while ago, and he told me to go for private lessons in Alexander Technique as well as taking the class.
The brochure offered ten courses, including Deportment, Active Alexander Technique, Nude Movement and Shallow Wading - the last held in a swimming centre.