MG78 #09 – Tilting legs lying on belly
Source Insert a link to Sources page Synopsis Mia Segal-Gaby Yaron Evening Class Notes July 11, 1978, Lesson #9: taught by Gaby Yaron. Summary. Prone, tilting bent legs to the side, also flexing knees more, also flexing ankles, also flexing toes to see how this makes the leg lean easier. Also with head congruently, or […]
AY301 Twisting the back, lifting the head, shoulders, and limbs
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 7 Reel 21, Track 1, Lesson 1 Duration: 43 minutes Synopsis AY 301 is a supine-to-sitting lesson that enhances spinal flexibility and coordination through a progression of movements and positions involving leg lifts, head lifts, and rolling, culminating in the smooth transition to sitting. This lesson begins lying on the back, […]
AY187 Breathing rhythmically #4 (On both sides)
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 4 (151-200) Reel 13, Track 3, Lesson 3 (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 Breathing in four parts, measuring the duration by tapping the hand or finger. Also with inflated chest, breathing […]
AY179 Breathing (To weld by breathing)
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 4 (151-200) Reel 13, Track 1, Lesson 3 Synopsis This lesson develops awareness and mobility of the rib cage by using directed breathing to expand and differentiate specific areas of the chest, back, and sides in a variety of positions. Lesson Outline 1. Initial Position and First Breathing Focus Lie on […]
AY100 Cardinal head movements
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 2 (51-100) Reel 8, Track 2, Lesson 1 (This reference is identical with the reference of AY111 in the IFF edition.) Synopsis Lift and circle the head supported on the hand, use the whole spine to do so, but also articulate on the uppermost verebrae. In supine, prone, side lying. Lesson […]
AY180 Breathing rhythmically #1
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 4 Reel 13, Track 1, Lesson 4 Synopsis Write a couple of sentences. Lesson Outline Lie supine, palms on floor, knees standing Turn the left hand over and return rhythmically Match the inhalation, pause, exhalation and pause to the duration of one hand turn focus temporarily on the duration and rhythm […]
AY087 Lifting the head and legs while twisting
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 2 #87 Reel 7, Track 2, Lesson 1 Synopsis This is one of the super classic, extensor lessons, where you lie prone, and lift the head, arms and legs in variations. Lesson Outline Prone Knee bent out to side, head in same direction, resting on hands. Lift the head with the […]