Source
- AY Volume 3 Part B
- Reel 10, Track 3, Lesson 1
Synopsis
Starting with asymmetric movements that shorten the back (a kind of extension), then asymmetric lengthening the back (a kind of flexion). This alternating of arching and rounding repeats with delightful variations.- Some might find this rather athletic. An alternate challenge is finding ways to do the movements gently.
Starting with asymmetric movements that shorten the back (a kind of extension), then asymmetric lengthening the back (a kind of flexion). This alternating of arching and rounding repeats with delightful variations.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
- I think that AY 140 assists with the lengthening of the back. And others such as 134, 135, 136 & 137 may also intersect with this idea of lengthening/freeing the back. — rob
- Theme Coordinating Flexors and Extensors
- Tag Lengthening the back
- Tag Rounding-And-Arching-The-Back
- Tag Touching-floor-in-standing
Arms behind the knee, straightening the leg:
- Amherst 1 – Week 9 – 08/07/80 AM2 Summary of lessons and principles (#2)
- Amherst 2 – Week 7 – 07/22/81 PM1 Holding the ankle and Straightening the leg (cont.)
- Amherst 2 – Week 7 – 07/22/81 PM2 Holding the ankle and Straightening the leg (cont.)
- AY141 Touching the floor with the hands, #2
- AY147 Standing up from the chair with crossed legs
- AY198 Straightening the knees while leaning on the forearms
Resources
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Share Your Insights (ideas, principles, strategies, experiences, …)
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- Differing viewpoints are welcome and desired!
- The yoga pose is likely to be Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend (BenP)
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