SFEC Notes – 04. Coordinating flexors and extensors
Source SF Evening Class Notes (1976) (Ehrman, ed; 2005) Synopsis This is a classic “coordinating flexors and extensors” lesson (lying face up, one knee crossed over the other; drop knees to side; generally with variations of the arms in a triangle) with some variations in pressing the shoulders and hips back into the ground as […]
AY125 Fingers backward
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 3 #125 Reel 9, Track 4, Lesson 2 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 Theme Neck & Head Theme Shoulders Tag Base-of-neck Fingers backward: Resources […]
AY465 Classical twist on the side with an advanced opening
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 10 Reel 30, Track 2, Lesson 2 Duration of the recording: 39 minutes Synopsis Lying on the side, you take the top shoulder back and develop the ability to turn the head (using the hands on forehead), connected with exhaling. Lesson Outline Lie on R side, extend R arm, lie L […]
MG78 #10 – Clarifying movements of legs and pelvis in relation to shoulders on side
Source Mia Segal-Gaby Yaron Evening Class Notes 13 July 1978 (#10 in 1978 series), Mia Segal Syopsis This lesson in side-lying relates and differentiates movement of the hip and shoulders. Lesson Outline Lie on R side, R arm under head; R leg bent and L leg long, with foot at right angle. L arm alongside, […]
AY018 Chanukia, the candle holder
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 Reel 2, Track 2, Lesson 3 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se) Reel 2, Track 2, Side A, Lesson 3 (IFF) Duration of the recording: 42 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Chanukkia, der Kerzenhalter Synopsis movement of the shoulder girdle Lesson Outline lying on back, arms shoulder height, elbows bent […]
AY152 Bending while sitting and shoulder movements
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 4 Reel 11, Track 2, Lesson 3 Share Your Knowledge Use this section for sharing your (objective) knowledge about this Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement® lesson. For a description of what should be included in each sub-section, see ATM Lesson Description. Synopsis … Lesson Outline Sit cross-legged. Bend head R; place R […]
AY085 Bending the right ear to the right shoulder and the left ear to the left shoulder
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 2, Lesson #85 Reel 7, Track 1, Lesson 1 Synopsis This lesson in side-bending is primarily used to demonstrate fundamental ideas about habits, self-image, and limitations. Lesson Outline Lecture: discussion of habits, self-image, and limitations. “it is enough to do one movement with the head [moving] truly throughout the whole circumference […]
AY020 Bending the elbows over the knees
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 #20 Reel 2, Track 3, Lesson 1 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se) Reel 1, Track 1, Side B, Lesson 1 (IFF) Duration 42 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Die Ellenbogen über die Knie beugen Synopsis Continues from AY 12 to leaning on elbow instead of hand, and to standing […]
AY041 Basic bending
Source Alexander Yanai Volume 1 Reel 3, Track 4, Lesson 4 Synopsis Similar to “Dead Bird” but with different variations at the beginning and end. Side sitting, symmetrical, repeat each step on second side. Constraints: side-sitting legs and the floor hand. Includes a side-bending variation (6.) A deadbird lesson with very astonishing movements. Moshe Feldenkrais […]
AY495 Arm around in lying
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 10 Reel 32, Track 3, Lesson 1 Duration of the recording: 37 min. Synopsis Lying on your side, making circles with the arm that is on the floor – the ribs and hips flex to allow the elbow/arm to slide under. Significant emphasis on knees being in line with the spine, […]