AY460 Separation in lying with Saika
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 10 Lesson 460 Reel 30, Track 1, Lesson 1 Duration of the recording: 41 minutes Synopsis Through extending the toes with exhale “into the guts”, and exploring associated bending in the body, the student observes increased freedom in the spine and pelvis. The final movement, coming to sit, is a consequence […]
AY035 Stomach and chest first
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 Reel 3, Track 3, Lesson 2 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se) Reel 3, Track 3, Lesson 2, Side A (IFF) Duration 41 min. Synopsis This short video is a visual reminder of AY 35. Someone else might interpret the movement you see with the words in a different manner. The […]
E03 Tilting Crossed Legs
Source Esalen Workshop ATM Notes, 1972 Lesson #3 Synopsis This “coordinating flexors and extensors” lesson includes variations of see-saw breathing both with the knees to the side, and with the arm triangle to the side, taking the arm triangle to the side with combinations of legs standing/long, as well as lifting the head with […]
AY430 Wide open twist to side
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 9 Reel 28, Track 1, Lesson 2 Duration of the recording: 40 minutes Synopsis Lying on your side, arms straight in front of you, bring your top hand to the ceiling and then behind you. Follow the hand with head+eyes, be aware of opposing leg Lesson Outline 1. Scan lying on […]