Source
- Alexander Yanai Volume 4
- Reel 13, Track 3, Lesson 1
Synopsis
- Primary theme, lying on the feet under the pelvis lesson (AY 183–184, 185), combined with a secondary theme of breathing rhythmically (equalizing the breath in four parts–AY 180) running throughout.
Lesson Outline
- Breathe in four equal parts, with large movements in the breathing apparatus. Do the same with minimal movements in the breathing apparatus. Continue the rest of the lesson with minimal visible breathing movements. Lie the hand under the opposite buttock. Continue, and hold the opposite ankle. Continue and bring the foot under the pelvis and lie on it. And roll the body side to side. Lie on the side with the upper leg bent behind, and bend the 5th toe backwards with the hand. Continue with all the remaining toes. Stand the opposite foot, and use the hand to pull the toes (and foot) under the pelvis. Stand both feet, hold one ankle with both hands and pull the foot under the pelvis. Also move the foot left and right between the hands behind the pelvis. Stand both feet, hold both ankles, pull the feet under the pelvis so that the tops of the fee lie on the floor. Also move the body so that the knees move away from the head, towards the floor. Also in this position with the feet under the pelvis, roll the body left and right over the feet. Do the same with one foot at a time. Sit in seiza, with one foot resting in the arch of the other foot.
Focus of Moshe’s Teaching
- Indicate focus or key principles that are made explicit in the teaching
- The breath in four parts should be calm and small, so as to be barely noticeable from outside the body. This is repeated throughout the lesson. (BenP)
Related ATMs
- AY183. Lying on the feet, #1. (Page 1237)
- AY184. Lying on the feet, #2 (Continuation on the stomach). (Page 1243)
- AY425. Lying on the heels (4). (Page 2893)
- AY426. Lying on the heels (5). (Page 2901)
- The heels under pelvis series of the 190s has you standing the pelvis on the heel which is standing over the balls of the feet—you start with the heels closer than the toes (in these of the 180s the foot from the beginning lies flat under the pelvis, with heels farther than toes).
- Also see Theme Breathing
- See Also Theme Yoga
- Tag Toes
- Tag Hip/Pelvis Freedom
- Tag Inner-edge-of-foot-to-buttock
Breathing in 4 parts:
- AY180 Breathing rhythmically #1
- AY186 Breathing rhythmically #3 (The left side)
- AY187 Breathing rhythmically #4 (On both sides)
- AY188 Twisting the spine and Breathing rhythmically #5
- AY191 Pressing to the floor and breathing (Breathing rhythmically #7)
- AY201 Gluing in the Lungs Part 1
Resources
- the four-part breathing is nicely elaborated in AY 186, which may be a useful preparatory lesson.
- Audio recording at http://kinesophics.ca/lying-on-the-feet-turned-in-while-breathing-rhythmically/
Share Your Insights (ideas, principles, strategies, experiences, …)
- Add your thoughts about the lesson here.
- I found my pelvis had a new way of orienting relative to the spine. It was more in contact with the floor; the low back felt longer. low back discomfort was not evident after the lesson, even in the SI joint. – rblack Jan 3, 2018 Rob Black
- This is a lesson for sitting on the heels, with breathing. Rather than the other way around. IMO (BenP)
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