Amherst 1 – Week 1 – 06/11/80 PM2 – Extensor lesson (part 2)
Source Amherst Year 1 Duration of the recording: 34 min. audio only Synopsis This is the classic extensor lesson where you lie on your stomach and lift your head. Lesson Outline Lie on your stomach, both hands in push-up position: Bend both knees to 90 degrees and lift and lower them together. With each movement […]
AY224 Legs pushing the pelvis and rocking the back
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 5 Reel 16, Track 1, Lesson 3 Synopsis Part of the set of lessons relating to “spine like a Chain” or “Jelly Pudding”. In this lesson, rather than exploring ways for moving parts of the spine independently, instead the intent is for all the energy of movement (from the feet) is […]
AY170 Lifting the head diagonally
Source Alexander Yanai Volume 4 Reel 12, Track 3, Lesson 2 Synopsis The lesson has two apparent parts. The first part uses the process of raising one hip and bringing the opposite ear towards it (hence rounding in certain parts of the back, and folding in the chest). The second part uses a process of […]
AY447 Opposition on the side
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 9 Reel 29, Track 2, Lesson 1 Synopsis Lying on side, knees bent back and thighs in continuation of spine, top arm lying behind so hand touches the floor. Take shoulder/back backwards, forwards. Mostly working with small, fast movements. Face turned towards ceiling: lift head with that same hand. Variations of […]
Amherst 1 – Week 4 – 07/02/80 Rolling the Fists (#1)
Source Amherst Year 1 Duration of the recording: 50 min. Synopsis Face up, legs long and then standing, arms out to the side and hands in loose fists. Roll arms down, up. Lift pelvis and roll arms. Slow development of lifting the pelvis, including exploring each diagonal in rolling the pelvis. Lift head and roll […]
AY308 Skewering the spine in the chest
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 7 #308 Reel 21, Track 2, Lesson 4 Duration: 39 minutes Synopsis AY 308 is a spinal mobility lesson exploring the relationship between pelvic movement and head through alternating between pressing the belt and tailbone into the floor. The lesson systematically builds the connection between pelvic movement and head carriage, first […]