Making the spine flexible and integrating it

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Making the spine flexible and integrating it

Chronic tension of the lumbar and neck extensors is a fundamental pattern of limitation. This lesson addresses these areas actively and passively, with ingenious variations that address some key "hidden spots," particularly in the upper back and neck.

The image from Albinus may help you visualize the bodies and spinous processes of the vertebrae. The image "Cheselden Vertebrae" may also be helpful.

You can read a discussion of some passages in Moshe's books that relate to this lesson here: Commentary on AY 177: Making the spine flexible and integrating it.