Source
- Alexander Yanai Vol 2. #72
- Reel 6, Track 4, Lesson 2 (This reference is identical with the reference of AY083 in the IFF edition.)
- correction: 072 is 6/1/2, 083 is 6/4/2 in Hebrew (AS)
- Reel 6, Track 1, Lesson 2 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se)
Synopsis
- This short video is a visual reminder of AY 71 and AY 72. Someone else might interpret the movement you see with the words in a different manner. The words written sometimes are verbatim, sometimes close to verbatim and sometimes my interpretation of the words that are written by Moshé Feldenkrais. — Ute Müller
Lesson Outline
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(Opening / review)
Review of Part 1: kneeling with head and hands in a large triangle, gentle swaying to lengthen the back of the neck and re-establish safety and orientation.1a.
Walking forward with knees lifted and legs spread while rounding the back of the neck, progressively transferring weight toward the top of the head until the shoulders descend and the body rolls safely over. Emphasis on bending the back of the neck to eliminate fear and prevent impact.
(Rest)
2.
From lying on the back, legs descend as the pelvis lifts, reinforcing safe falling mechanics, even weight on both feet, abdominal freedom, and keeping the head passive on the floor.
3.
Return to the triangle; pelvis lifts and walking forward allows placing one knee on its corresponding elbow, then returning it down with control.
3a.
Repeat with the other knee, emphasizing pelvic height.
3b.
Alternate knees, gradually moving the feet closer to the head to enable lifting both knees without effort or fear.
3c.
With both knees on the elbows, introduce small forward–backward head movements to lengthen and shorten the back of the neck without falling.
3d.
Refine rolling of the head with hand support while keeping the pelvis high and the spine organized.
3e.
For those stable with knees on elbows, progress to circles on the head, shifting the point of support smoothly.
3f.
Return to the initial rolling action by lengthening the back of the neck and bringing the chin toward the chest, allowing the roll to happen automatically.
3g.
Apply the same rolling principle from standing, without force, trusting gradual organization and eliminating fear through softness and precision.
(Rest)
4.
Adjust head support if needed; repeat rolling forward with a fully rounded neck and back, delaying leg lift until the body has passed over the head to avoid pelvic impact.
5.
Stand again with knees on elbows; explore heel movements toward and away from the pelvis to lift the pelvis higher and straighten the back.
5b.
Lift one leg at a time toward the ceiling with control, ensuring correct projection of the leg between head and hands, refining balance and orientation without rushing or fear.
Focus of Moshe’s Teaching
- Indicate focus or key principles that are made explicit in the teaching
Related ATMs
- See also Theme HeadStand
- Tag Carp-jump
- Tag Head-stand
Rolling forward:
- Amherst 2 – Week 4 – 07/01/81 AM2 Preparation for Headstand / Falling out of Headstand
- Amherst 2 – Week 6 – 07/15/81 PM1 Back Like a Bridge/ Rolls; Shoulder Press / Pelvic Lift
- Amherst 2 – Week 8 – 07/27/81 AM1 Rolling Forward, Flip Heels to Squat (cont.)
- Amherst 2 – Week 8 – 07/28/81 PM Leg Flop to Squatting
- AY164 Preparation for a headstand, #2
Resources
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