AY021 Contracting the abdomen while exhaling
Source Alexander Yanai Volume 1 Reel 1, Track 3, Lesson 2 (This reference is identical to the reference of AY006 in the IFF edition) Duration 38 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Den Bauch beim Ausatmen einziehen Synopsis Contracting the abdomen while exhaling, in various orientations towards gravity (on all fours, prone, supine, supine with […]
AY140 Crossing knees and twisting the back and pelvis
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 3 #140 Reel 10, Track 3, Lesson 2 Synopsis This “coordinating flexors and extensors” lesson includes variations of seesaw breathing, tilting the arm triangle with one leg long and one bent, lifting the head, and using the weight of the hands to hold the head while tilting the knees in the […]
ATM Book Lesson 4 – Differentiation of Parts and Functions in Breathing
Source ATM Book Lesson 4 Synopsis Use seesaw breathing to create a freer breath. In this ATM, seesaw breathing is done in various positions: on your back, stomach, side, and kneeling. To do seesaw breathing: breathe in filling expanding your lungs. Hold your breath. Without breathing out, contract your chest pushing the air into your […]
AY527 Extending arms and knees
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 11 Reel 34, Track 3, Lesson 1 Duration of the recording: 38 min. Synopsis An “advanced twist” lesson, in which you lie on the side with the bottom leg extended long and the top leg bent at straight angles on the floor in front, and come to rest both shoulder blades […]
AY173 Knees inward to the floor
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 4 Reel 12, Track 4, Lesson 1 Synopsis 1-3 sentences. Lesson Outline Lying face up, feet standing, knees wide: tilt R knee to inside to lie on the floor; other side; alternate. Same position, place R knee on floor between legs. Stand L foot on middle of R lower leg. Bring […]
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, […]
AY476 Lengthening heels and arms
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 10 #476 Reel 31, Track 1, Lesson 1 Duration of the recording: 39 min. Synopsis Side-lying, with your legs in scissors and arms in various positions in front, overhead, and behind you, you lengthen arms and heels, with refinements of the chin and chest. Here is Alfons Grabher from Improving Ability […]
AY090 Lengthening the arms; sitting cross-legged
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 2 #90 Reel 7, Track 2, Lesson 4 Synopsis Continuing from ay#89, lengthening the arm with the legs crossed (but mostly lying on the back rather than sitting) Lesson Outline Lying face up, open the R leg to the side and place the R foot by the L knee; then place […]
AY232 Minimal movements; lying on the side; begin the movements in imagination
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 5 AY #232 Reel 16, Track 4, Lesson 3 Synopsis A lesson in side-lying, with the bottom straight and top bent on floor in front; face turned to ceiling. Lift head and long leg. Work in the imagination and with minimal movement. Lesson Outline Scan. Lie on R side; bend […]
AY427 On the side – lifting the heels
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 9 Reel 27, Track 4, Lesson 3 Duration of the recording: 38 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 Twisting Tag Softening-chest Tag Side-bending-twisted […]