Dynamic Balance: Stability Through Suppleness (Patrons)

Framed by brief explorations in standing, this mostly side-lying lesson presents gently de-stabilizing movements of the head and legs to help you explore and improve your balance in a supple, whole-self way.

Before you begin read this for practical tips and your responsibilities, and check out Comfort & Configuration below.

Recorded live in a Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement (ATM) class, this lesson is copyright Nick Strauss-Klein, for personal use only.

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When you’re side-lying…

  • the floor-side leg is always bent comfortably in front of you to help you balance, even when you straighten the ceiling-side leg downward in line with your spine.
  • when supporting or lifting your head with your ceiling-side hand, always let your arm and shoulder do the work, not your neck muscles.
  • rest on your back as frequently as you wish, even when resting in side-lying is suggested (just remember which side you were on).

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1 Comments

  1. Sara Firman on September 3, 2023 at 12:21 pm

    I enjoyed how this really woke up my back in a pleasant gently pendulating way – now the entire back area feels warm and lively.

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