The spine will only be as flexible as the ribs attached and the sternum allow it to be–and those will only move if they can see themselves moving relative to the pelvis. This lesson addresses that whole relationship.
We had a lively discussion of this lesson on the Feldenkrais practitioners mailing list one day, and so I post my analysis too: Analysis of AY 217, On the side, the sternum becoming flexible. It offers a window into some of the underlying neurological themes that take a Feldenkrais lesson beyond being a matter of just playing with variations.
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Follow this up with [[On the side, bending and twisting the chest and spine]].
Great lessons, thanx Lynette. Could you pls let me know where I can find the lesson you suggest: “On the side, bending and twisting the chest and spine”
Highyl appreciete it!
It’s AY 217!