AY333 Movement of opposition
Source AY#333 The movement of opposition, Alexander Yanai Vol 7 Reel 23, Track 1, Lesson 1 Duration of the recording: 45 minutes Synopsis Clarification of some topics in Lesson 3 in ATM, “Fundamental Properties” Lying face up, lift head (chin to neck, away from neck), R arm, R leg; all together. Focuses on the relationship […]
AY043 Lifting the pelvis on standing feet
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 AY43 Reel 4, Track 1, Lesson 1 Synopsis Coordinating the lifting of pelvis and head towards coming to sit. Experimenting with different strategies for lifting the pelvis while supine. Organizing the legs, head and spine to support movement of the pelvis Lesson Outline Sitting with crossed legs, first lift one […]
AY059 – Lifting the head with the hands
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 2 #59 Reel 5, Track 1, Lesson 1 Synopsis A flexion lesson of lifting head, lifting legs, and moving head to the legs. Interesting variations: Having the legs long pointing to the ceiling and then circling the legs Having the legs long pointing to the ceiling and then bringing the legs […]
Amherst 1 – Week 1 – 06/09/80 PM1 – Lifting the head to activate flexors
Source Amherst Year 1 Duration of the recording: 26 min. Synopsis Lying on your back, gain ease in lifting your head. Lesson Outline To start all movements in this ATM, lie on your back, bend your knees, stand your feet, interlace your finger, and place your hands behind your head. The key movements are: Lift […]
AY028 Legs crossed and expanding chest and abdomen
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 #28 Reel 3, Track 1, Lesson 2 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se) Reel 1, Track 1, Side A, Lesson 2 (IFF) Duration 42 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Beine überkreuz und Brustkorb und Bauch erweitern Synopsis This “coordinating flexors and extensors” lesson includes variations of seesaw breathing, hugging yourself, […]