The Seesaw Breath and 360-Degree Expansion

Listed by the publisher as “ATM book – kinesophics”

This lesson explores the mechanics of breathing by alternating expansion between the chest and the abdomen. Participants investigate how different orientations—lying on the back, front, side, and kneeling—influence the movement of the ribs, diaphragm, and spine during the breathing cycle.

Lying On BackLying On FrontAll FoursLying On SideSittingBreathingRib CageDiaphragmPelvic FloorSpineMotif: Seesaw BreathingMotif: Pressure WavesFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: NoneSide bending: ModerateCross-lateral: Minor