The Thought and the Breath: Directing the Inhalation

Listed by the publisher as “English FeldenkraisATM@evalaser ID 240415 Theme: The Thought and the Breath (XII)”

The lesson begins by finding a neutral lying position and orienting to the hip joints. Participants explore breathing through voluntary control by holding the breath, practicing paradoxal breathing, and directing the breath into specific lobes of the right lung. The exploration concludes with a transition to standing and walking.

Lying On BackLying On SideLying On FrontStandingBreathingBreathRib CagePelvis And HipsSelf ImageVoluntary Vs Reflexive ControlMotif: Seesaw BreathingEquipment: MatEquipment: BlanketEquipment: Books For Head SupportFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: NoneSide bending: MinorCross-lateral: None