AY310 Training to sit without leaning on the floor
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 7 (301-350) Reel 21, Track 3, Lesson 2 Duration of the recording: 42 minutes Synopsis Synopsis: From lying on the back to sitting up without leaning. The lesson emphasizes minimal effort, efficient movement, and moving without disturbing the breath. Lesson Outline Lie supine. Lift the right arm with the elbow bent […]
AY529 Knees crossed having the pelvis lie right and left
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 11 Reel 34, Track 3, Lesson 3 Duration of the recording: 33 minutes Synopsis From hands and knees with the knees crossed (Advancing on all fours (AY 528)), to lying on the side, and picking up the pelvis leaving the cheek on the floor (a strong twist reminiscent of Extending arms […]
SF1 – Week 1 – 16 June 1975: Side-lying, arm to ceiling
Source SF Training Synopsis Lying on your back, reaching your L hand to the ceiling to roll to the R side. (Starts in lying on R side.) Lesson Outline Lie on R side, L hand to ceiling. Turn arm around itself. (Clarifying neutral.) Check hand: straighten as for karate chop, let flop and hang. Where […]