Lifting the Head on the Side: Improving Rib and Spine Mobility

Listed by the publisher as “Feldenkrais San Diego - ATM Lesson #02”

The instructor guides an exploration of side-bending and rib mobility. Lying on each side, participants use their hand to lift their head, experimenting with breathing, rib pressure, and hip movements to improve the ease and range of the motion. The lesson concludes with sensing changes in floor contact and standing posture.

Lying On SideLying On BackSittingStandingRib MobilitySide BendingNeck And Head SupportSpinal CoordinationBreathing MechanicsMotif: Rib Shoulder DifferentiationEquipment: Pillow Or Head PadFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: MinorSide bending: DefiningCross-lateral: None