"Alexander technique" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Developed by Frederick Matthias Alexander in the 1890s. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Alexander technique
  1. A technique in alternative medicine that attempts to prevent unnecessary levels of muscular and mental tension during everyday activities. Wikipedia link: Alexander technique Categories (topical): Pseudoscience Translations (technique to prevent unnecessary levels of muscular and mental tension during everyday activities): técnica de Alexander [feminine] (Portuguese)

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