AY457 Each Side Separately
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 10 Reel 29, Track 4, Lesson 2 Duration of the recording: 38 minutes Synopsis See notes for AY456 which is almost identical Lesson Outline Lie on the side with the legs bent like sitting Move the upper hip backwards “as if to show someone the anus” Move the upper shoulder and […]
AY448 Diagonal bending
Source AY Volume 9 Reel 29, Track 2, Lesson 2 Duration of the recording: 44 minutes Synopsis using an unusual strategy of fast, small movements, Dr. Feldenkrais introduces diagonal flexing, then finishes with whole-body flexing. Lesson Outline Highly condensed outline of key movements Focus of the teaching In addition to the movements, what theme or […]
AY442 Ankle on the Knee to Sitting
Source Alexander Yanai Vol. 9 Reel 28, Track 4, Lesson 3 Duration of the recording: 43 minutes Synopsis Coming from lying to sitting by means of holding the knee, leg or foot. This is a pretty ‘gymnastic’ lesson which ends with a brief visit to primary image and using swallowing to influence breathing, which is […]
AY435 Alternately Stomach up/down in the Breathing
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 9 Reel 28, Track 2, Lesson 4 Duration of the recording: 41 minutes Synopsis Supine, breathing by means of rapid sucking in of the stomach. Subsequently, also by means of pushing the stomach out. Then finding ease in alternating between the two methods. Repeating on the side. Repeating whilst making a […]
AY420 In sitting – twisting with the eyes
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 9 Lesson #420 Reel 27, Track 2, Lesson 4 Duration of the recording: 35 minutes Synopsis This is a classic Dead Bird lesson but without the strong focus on the eyes that is found in ATM Book lesson 10. Lesson Outline The base position is in side sitting with the hand […]
AY348 Arm and knee on the diagonal
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 7 Reel 23, Track 4, Lesson 3 Duration: 44 minutes Synopsis Write a couple of sentences. Lesson Outline Supine. Scan. Then sit. Feet soles facing each other but not touching; separate feet by about 8”. Now lie down on the back, with legs wide like that comfortably, like frog legs but […]
AY233 With the legs joined lying on the floor
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 5 Reel 16, Track 4, Lesson 4 Synopsis This lesson, in supine, combines side-bending and extension. The hand on the same side reaches underneath the foot, grasping the heel, the arch, or between the toes. The foot then stands on that hand, and then, using the foot to push to extend […]
AY314 Preparation for a candle
Source Alexander Yanai Volume 7, Part A Reel 21, Track 4, Lesson 2 Duration: 41 minutes Synopsis “Candle” refers to a yoga pose commonly called the shoulder stand. That is, the person rests on the head and shoulders with the pelvis and legs vertical, the pelvis supported by the hands. In a variety of counter-intuitive […]
AY289 Standing on one leg with movements
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 6 Reel 20, Track 2, Lesson 1 Synopsis Write a couple of sentences. Lesson Outline This is the first 8 steps (out of 14): In standing, hang your right arm and with the weight of the right arm, lift the left leg from the floor. Do the same on the other […]
AY265 Knees crossed sliding the foot side
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 6 Reel 18, Track 4, Lesson 3 Synopsis Write a couple of sentences. Lesson Outline Highly condensed outline of key movements Related ATMs Theme Coordinating Flexors and Extensors Tag Softening-chest Tag Twisting Hoops: Fingers interlaced overhead: Resources This is Charlie Murdach teaching the “reminder” movement for this ATM: Share […]