Book on the Foot 1

Listed by the publisher as “Awareness Through Movement lesson: Book on the Foot 1”

The lesson begins with observing the contact between the body and the floor. Participants explore balancing a book on one foot while lying down, exploring various movements of the ankle and toes. The practice involves bending and straightening the leg, eventually integrating rolling movements of the torso and pelvis while keeping the book balanced.

Lying On BackStandingFeetFoot And Ankle MobilityPelvic MovementCoordination And BalanceDifferentiation Of ToesIntegrating The Leg And TorsoEquipment: Two Books (Larger Than Foot, Not Too Heavy)Flexion/Extension: Flexion LeaningRotation: ModerateSide bending: MinorCross-lateral: Moderate