Your study guide for ATM lessons

AY002 Seeing the heels

Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1, AY #2 Reel 1, Track 2, Lesson 1 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se) Reel 1, Track 1, Side A, Lesson 1 Duration 35 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Die Fersen sehen Synopsis This extensors lesson includes looking over the shoulder towards the heel, and holding the ankle. Lesson Outline […]

AY469 Separating twists on a chair

Source Alexander Yanai Vol 10 Reel 30, Track 3, Lesson 2 Duration of the recording: 40 min. Synopsis Sitting in a chair, with each hand resting on the thigh or both hands on one thigh, you turn (twist) to the side and differentiate the head and eyes, looking from side to side and up and […]

AY004 Sitting Indian fashion

Source Alexander Yanai Vol1 Lesson #4 Reel 1, Track 2, Lesson 3 Duration 38 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Sitzen auf orientalische Art Synopsis Organize your hips. Sitting in a half lotus, use your whole body to move your knees to the floor and then your knees and head to the floor. Lesson Outline […]

AY012 Sitting with straight legs

Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 Reel 2, Track 1, Lesson 2 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se) Reel 2, Track 1, Side ?, Lesson 2 Duration 37 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Mit geraden Beinen sitzen Synopsis In this lesson, you sit with legs long and lean on hands behind, and lift each (and both) […]

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 […]

AY498 Tilting the leg backward in sitting

Alexander Yanai Vol 10 Reel 32, Track 4, Lesson 2 Duration of the recording: 42 min. Synopsis Sitting with legs long, you lean back on one hand and lift the opposite leg (long), holding the knee from the outside and the inside. You take the leg from side to side, with the emphasis on (e.g.) […]

AY006 Turning the head around its circumference and in the center

Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 #6 Reel 1, Track 3, Lesson 2 (This reference is identical to the reference of AY021 in the IFF edition) Duration 43 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Den Kopf um seinen Umfang und um den Mittelpunkt drehen Synopsis In a variety of basic configurations (sitting cross-legged, lying face up, […]

ATM Book 1 – What is Good Posture?

Source ATM Book Lesson #1 Synopsis Move from sitting on a chair to standing with ease and without falling (as measured by scales at your feet). Lesson Outline The key movements in this ATM are: Swinging while standing: swing your body side to side, forward and back, and in a circle like a tree in […]

AY124 Work with the active (dominant) hand

Source Alexander Yanai Vol 3 #124 Reel 9, Track 4, Lesson 1 Synopsis This lesson works to reduce effort in the dominant hand, arm, and shoulder. Lesson Outline First Outline Lie on your back Notice movement of the breath How does your pelvis lie on the floor? Your shoulder girdle? Bring your attention to your dominant […]