AY213 On the back, pushing the feet down
Source Vol 5 (201-250) Reel 15, Track 1, Lesson 2 Synopsis Lesson Outline Focus of Moshe’s teaching Related ATMs Tag Ankle-freedom Tag Lengthening the back Foot pulls arm, supine: Resources This is Charlie Murdach teaching the “reminder” movement for this ATM: Share Your Insights (ideas, principles, strategies, experiences, …) Disclaimer: The information included on this […]
AY190 Heels under the pelvis 1 (In and out)
Source Alexander Yanai Volume 4 Reel 13, Track 4, Lesson 2 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se) Reel 13, Track 3, Lesson 2 (This reference is identical with the reference of AY186 in the IFF edition.) Synopsis A very challenging lesson, particularly for the knees (and also vulnerable ankles). Continuing the ideas on pulling the foot […]
AY539 Fresh Standing
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 11 Reel 35, Track 2, Lesson 2 Duration of the recording: 40 minutes Synopsis In standing and sitting (using a chair), circles with the head, hip joint, and ankle. Lesson Outline Standing (How? Sad? Refreshed?), L hand on back of chair and R foot behind with toes touching floor. Make a […]
AY433 Edges of the feet
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 9 Reel 28, Track 2, Lesson 1 Synopsis This lesson relates the ability to sit cross-legged with the movement of the ankle, lower legs, and hips invoked by lifting the inside and outside of the feet–developing freedom in the neck as the ankle moves through this range of movement. Lesson Outline […]
AY302 Releasing the hips by holding the feet
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 7 Reel 21, Track 1, Lesson 2 Duration: 45 minutes Synopsis Write a couple of sentences. Lesson Outline Highly condensed outline of key movements Focus of Moshe’s Teaching Indicate focus or key principles that are made explicit in the teaching Related ATMs Tag Hip/Pelvis Freedom Tag Ankle-freedom Tag Lower-back-and-pelvis Tag Softening-chest […]
AY383 With holding the knee
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 8 Lesson 383 Reel 25, Track 1, Lesson 4 Duration of the recording: 46 minutes Synopsis This is a continuation of the pillows and swings ATM series (lessons 380-382). Builds upon similar themes. Lesson Outline On back with the legs long. Bring the legs together so feet, knees, thighs touch. How […]
AY499 Dynamic spread
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 10 Reel 32, Track 4, Lesson 3 Duration of the recording: 43 min. Synopsis In kneeling, with one leg extended straight out to the side, you lower your pelvis back towards sitting on your heel. Also kneeling on both knees, taking the pelvis back so the knees lift. In the end, […]