An educational method intended to improve posture, coordination and the ability to perform complex motor skills.
An instructor of the Alexander Technique observes a student's everyday movements, provides verbal feedback and teaches specialized skills that focus on gaining awareness of incorrect postures and movements.
The technique was created by Frederick Matthias Alexander, a Shakespearean actor. After repeatedly losing his voice on stage, Alexander was thought to have observed that poor posture and improper alignment of the head, neck and spine could affect breathing and one's voice. He developed this technique, which is believed to have eventually helped him recover his voice. The Alexander Technique is popular among actors, singers, musicians and other performing artists.
