AY301 Twisting the back, lifting the head, shoulders, and limbs
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 7 Reel 21, Track 1, Lesson 1 Duration: 43 minutes Synopsis AY 301 is a supine-to-sitting lesson that enhances spinal flexibility and coordination through a progression of movements and positions involving leg lifts, head lifts, and rolling, culminating in the smooth transition to sitting. This lesson begins lying on the back, […]
AY187 Breathing rhythmically #4 (On both sides)
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 4 (151-200) Reel 13, Track 3, Lesson 3 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se) Reel 13, Track 3, Lesson 2 (This reference is identical with the reference of AY186 in the IFF edition.) Synopsis Breathing in four parts, measuring the duration by tapping the hand or finger. Also with inflated chest, breathing […]
AY179 Breathing (To weld by breathing)
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 4 (151-200) Reel 13, Track 1, Lesson 3 Synopsis This lesson develops awareness and mobility of the rib cage by using directed breathing to expand and differentiate specific areas of the chest, back, and sides in a variety of positions. Lesson Outline 1. Initial Position and First Breathing Focus Lie on […]
AY100 Cardinal head movements
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 2 (51-100) Reel 8, Track 2, Lesson 1 (This reference is identical with the reference of AY111 in the IFF edition.) Synopsis Lift and circle the head supported on the hand, use the whole spine to do so, but also articulate on the uppermost verebrae. In supine, prone, side lying. Lesson […]
AY092 From lying on the back with lower leg on other thigh to sitting with crossed legs
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 2 (51-100) Reel 7, Track 3, Lesson 2 Synopsis This lesson develops the ability to move from supine via side-lying to sitting with crossed legs. It begins with the lower leg on the opposite knee and using the supporting knee, hand on foot, and movement of the head, to flex the […]
AY180 Breathing rhythmically #1
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 4 Reel 13, Track 1, Lesson 4 Synopsis Write a couple of sentences. Lesson Outline Lie supine, palms on floor, knees standing Turn the left hand over and return rhythmically Match the inhalation, pause, exhalation and pause to the duration of one hand turn focus temporarily on the duration and rhythm […]
AY302 Releasing the hips by holding the feet
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 7 Reel 21, Track 1, Lesson 2 Duration: 45 minutes Synopsis This lesson is primarily performed lying supine and focuses on increasing mobility and awareness in the hip joints. It involves circular movements of the knees and ankles, rolling to the side while holding the legs in various positions, and exploring […]
AY340 Simpler thighs
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 7 Reel 23, Track 2, Lesson 3 Duration: 42 minutes Synopsis Continuing the theme of Simpler (AY 339), in this lesson you maintain the pure direction of the five cardinal lines while lying face up with the arms extended at either side, lifting the forefoot and the bent leg, and connect […]