AY048 And from here to the frog stand
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 (1-50) Reel 4, Track 2, Lesson 2 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se) Reel 4, Track 2, Lesson 2, Side B Synopsis As the title suggests, a series of movements that lead to a frog stand. Videos from SomaTonus Lesson Outline Sit. Soles of feet together. Lean on L leg behind. […]
AY011 Preparation for shoulder stand
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 (1-50) Reel 2, Track 1, Lesson 1 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se) Reel 2, Track 1, Side ?, Lesson 1 (IFF) Duration 33 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Vorbereitung zum Schulterstand Synopsis Part of the preparation for a head-stand series. It could also be thought of as preparation for […]
AY009 Preparation for a shoulder stand (on the back)
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 (1-50) Reel 1, Track 4, Lesson 2, Side A Duration 37 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Vorbereitung für einen Schulterstand (auf dem Rücken) Synopsis Pelvic mobility and flexion. Midline rolling (somersault) improves. Eliciting elongation of extensors. Moshe addresses 2 yoga asanas in this lesson: Supported shoulder stand(salamba sarvangasana) and […]
AY544 Inverting hands
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 11 (501-550) Reel 36, Track 1, Lesson 1 Duration of the recording: 40 minutes Synopsis In sitting and supine, make it easier to invert hands. Lesson Outline Video showing the steps by Sabine Kieserling Sit in Eastern way- somehow with right leg in front and left leg closer to the […]
AY541 Inverting hands including more
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 11 (501-550) Reel 35, Track 3, Lesson 2 Duration of the recording: 37 minutes Synopsis This lesson develops awareness about the function of the arm, from the shoulder girdle to the fingers – improving the movement on the scapulothoracic joint (by sliding or doing an active stretching), exploring same movements in […]
AY325 Preparation for rolling
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 7 (301-350) Reel 22, Track 3, Lesson 1 Duration: 40 minutes Synopsis Write a couple of sentences. Lesson Outline Highly condensed outline of key movements Focus of the teaching In addition to the movements, what theme or ideas did the teacher focus on Related ATMs Tag Tumbleweeds Tag Rolling-back Resources Ben […]
AY146 Bending the spine while sitting in a chair
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 3 (101-150) Reel 11, Track 1, Lesson 1 Synopsis Write a couple of sentences. Lesson Outline Highly condensed outline of key movements Focus of the teaching In addition to the movements, what theme or ideas did the teacher focus on Related ATMs Theme Sitting in a Chair Tag Side-bending Tag Rounding-and-arching-the-back […]
AY145 From sitting to standing while turning
Source Alexander Yanai Volume 3 Reel 10, Track 4, Lesson 3 Synopsis Summary: from sitting with soles together and arms hugging in front, turn the body, shift the weight in the buttocks, stand the knee, both knees, one foot, both feet. And return. Lesson Outline Highly condensed outline of key movements Sit with soles close. […]
AY324 Lifting the feet
Source Alexander Yanai Volume 7 Reel 22, Track 2, Lesson 4 Duration: 45 minutes Synopsis Sitting or lying, holding one foot and lifting the foot in the air. Lesson Outline Sit with the soles facing, with the hand lift the foot. Also on the other side Supine, feet standing, one hand behind head, with the […]
AY050 Lowering the head
Source Alexander Yanai Volume 1 Reel 4, Track 2, Lesson 4, Side ? Synopsis This lesson involves spinal flexion and extension in a relatively large number of different positions, both symmetric and asymmetric. Positions include sitting, on all fours, kneeling, sphinx, semi reclined, inter alia. Lesson Outline Lower the head forwards, rounding the back; and […]