Reaching, Rolling, and Ribs
Back-lying, side-lying, and learning to transition between the two efficiently and comfortably. What happens when we reach so far we can't help but change orientation? A more advanced lesson (it's ok, as always, to skip or return to it later).
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Hi Nick, really enjoyed this lesson. How do you come up with so many winners! One thing came up and I don’t recall you mentioning it. It’s about orientation of the head in side lying. I’m a foetal position sleeper and hang my head a lot in day to day life. Easy to say here, hard to change! Side lying for me gives a foetal position expectation so I’m taking more care with alignment, avoiding looking down to bent knees. Any comments or tips would be great. With thanks for your work, Sue
As Feldenkrais often recommends when we’d like to change a habit, look for lessons that go into the function you’d like to do less of. So, any of the back-lying folding together lessons (Getting Oriented #8; Standing, Walking, and Running #2; and others) should help. Particularly on-the-nose (which could be ok in this circumstance) may be Folding, Arching, and Rolling (Patrons), which does it in side-lying.
Hey there Nick. Trying to get a bit of your insight on my personal issues. I noticed I had strain in the SCM right side and both sides above collar bone. Maybe this was a bit too advanced but also, that is where I tend to strain in computer work, driving, etc. What would be good lessons for me?? Appreciate it sincerely!
Perhaps lessons with smaller, more passive movements of the head would be easier for now than ones where larger movements of your head become necessary. Have you done the first lesson in this series, The Ultimate Self-Hug? Also Lesson 3 of our Getting Oriented collection comes to mind.
Hi I have been enjoying Your classes. I have been having a hard time laying flat related to imbalances and the feeling of right hip flexors. Feel better after this. What specific sequences would you recommend for hip pain with twisted core?
I love recommending The Hip Joints: Moving Proximal Around Distal. Hard to say from a distance, but it may be very interesting and useful for you.
Thanks so much for your guidance. I appreciate it always.
Hi Nick, thanks for a very enjoyable lesson! Getting up I felt so relaxed and upright and with ‘longer’ limbs.
Obviously going betweem side lying and back lying the head support differs. How do we get around that as we roll and not cause problems??
Great question. Some people keep a small pillow or folded towel nearby to roll their head onto as they transition from back to side-lying. Others split the difference: is there an amount that’s maybe a little lower than ideal for side-lying that works well enough for back-lying, at least temporarily? Over time in longterm study (and often even within a lesson) people often find they need less head support in side-lying, at least when it’s a matter of briefly rolling there and then back again. It is important not to have your head unsupported during the movements, so while it’s necessary definitely use some kind of support that keeps you safe and comfortable.
Thanks so much. I always support your site because you do offer that 1-1 attention like this.
I really enjoyed this lesson. When I finished I did a bit of experimenting with rolling a long leg outward, sensing when it began to bend and then bringing the foot to stand with bent legs. After that I played with some of the rolling in this lesson and it helped with timing the movement of my legs.
I enjoyed this lesson even more the second time I did it. I feel like I am falling gently from side to side.