The Periscope
Side-lying, using a reference movement of the arm standing like a periscope. This lesson softens, mobilizes, and integrates the use of the chest and shoulders.
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Was sorry to have missed class last week. Feel fortunate that I was able to take virtually. Feel relaxed, a bit confused and a lightness in both my ribs and hip!
This and Periscope 2 are on my all time favorites list. The second time I did this lesson I felt a long standing stuck place inside my scapula free up. It was like getting a massage from the inside. The amount of freedom in my shoulders was incredible and it was truly blissful! This used to be “my spot” that was only relieved by a massage therapist’s elbow in the groove between. Having it free its own self was sublime!
Just an amazing lesson. Did just after breaking a finger badly and while casted and again after the op to fix it. Both times very different but the end result was such a feeling of lightness and being centred back again in my body. Thank you thank you
Wonderful lesson! I am enjoying the image of my scapula sliding along my upper ribs.
This was profound. I’d had a small spasm in my thoracic ribs/spine that was really bothering me and my movements. It’s gone!
FABULOUS i have a lot of stiffness in my shoulders and upper body this is so good for freeing up the ribs spine and shoulders
What is interesting about yourself? Your body is moving, the joints are flowing and the chest is softening, so reassuring and wonderful, thank you!
Wow did the whole lesson ,rather ½ as I often do. “stuck scapula and left side persistent pain feels lighter and well almost light headed. will definitely do again but wonder if it’s cumulative as is often the case.. wwhere would you suggest I stop and start again if i do half. Thanks as always.
If you need to stop, or feel you want to, any full rest on your back is an appropriate place. There’s more details on our FAQ about how to resume a lesson, and your learning.
LOVd this Lesson Nick! (I sent a check awhile back-because i dont like paypal, but) am joining as a member today because this was just SOooGood, i wants more ;0)
That’s awesome, thank you so much! As soon as you’re a Member you’ll have access to the Related Lessons tab. You’ll find there are several connected lessons you can do. For access to all the Related Lessons you may wish to join at the Patron level!
This lesson helped me relieve my upper body. My neck felt longer, my head was supported and lighter and my chest more open when I stood up. There was also less tension in my lower back. I’m really savouring these changes ! Thank you Nick !
Revisited after chopping wood and ice. What a relief! Such a great lesson
What a wonderful and interesting lesson, thank you very much.
I have one question. In the beginning you mention noticing the chest, when you are actually referring to the back. I always regard the chest as only the front of thr body.
I think many folks think of it that way, but I like to imbue the image of the chest with very three dimensional connotations.
I also sometimes use the word “chest” in place of “ribcage” (which I avoid using due to its limiting connotations). You could substitute “rib basket” when I say chest, but even that’s a little limiting since I’m often thinking of the whole upper torso, including the sternum and sometimes even the shoulders.
I think many folks think of it that way, but I like to imbue the image of the chest with very three dimensional connotations.
I also sometimes use the word “chest” in place of “ribcage” (which I avoid using due to its limiting connotations). You could substitute “rib basket” when I say chest, but even that’s a little limiting since I’m often thinking of the whole upper torso, including the sternum and sometimes even the shoulders.
Thank you very much for your classes. I am doing one a day at present and find relief with every class. I will be repeating this one a few times as it is such a blessing for the shoulder girdle sternum issues I am wanting to heal.
Glad to hear it! If you’re interested in more like it, we have a lot of variations on this lesson in different forms around the website. Check out the Deep Dive linked in the Context tab, and/or the Related Lessons and Alternate Version tabs above, if you haven’t.