Source
- Alexander Yanai Vol 6
- Reel 19, Track 4, Lesson 4
- According to the german edition this lesson does not stop at #9. The hebrew recording on CD is 14 minutes longer than this translation/transcription.
Synopsis
- One of a series of lessons designed to bring the client to “true standing” on the leg, as opposed to a rigid holding by the leg. This lesson explores putting the weight on one leg while using the opposite foot for balance only, and then translating and rotating the pelvis over the standing leg.
Lesson Outline
- General position: Standing on one leg, the other extended to the side so that one can balance on the tips of toes.
- Arms forward, turn back with balancing leg around the axis of the standing leg.
- Standing leg, pelvis moves left and right, “inside and outside.”
- Standing leg, pelvis moves forward and backward, first slowly, then more quickly and with a smaller movement.
- The arm which corresponds with the standing leg is brought further away from the balancing leg until the balancing leg lifts.
- The hand which corresponds with the standing leg is brought across the forehead to the opposite temple. Fingers move the temple, next to the ear, in the direction of the standing leg until the balancing leg lifts. There is a review of the previous arm movement to lift the leg for comparison.
- The lesson ends here, with a comment that there may be more. I would guess that there is a return to the initial movement to compare from the start of the lesson.
Focus of the teaching
- In a holding leg, movement is not possible, but in a truly standing leg, there is a differentiation between the weight-bearing antigravity efforts and the potential for movement. True standing allows for the potential to move in any direction without preparation.
Related ATMs
- AY289 Standing on one leg with movements. (Page 1975)
- Theme Standing
- Tag Standing-on-one-leg
- Tag Softening-chest
- Tag Hip/Pelvis Freedom
- Tag Breathing
- Tag In-standing
- Tag Weight-on-heels
- Tag Shifting-weight-standing
Resources
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I have found this series of lessons to be very helpful in terms of creating a better use of my pelvis and hips. The lessons can be intense and I am often sore for a few days after some of them, even doing them gently.
Adam Cole
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