Balancing Books on the Hands and Feet

Listed by the publisher as “Feldenkrais San Diego - ATM Lesson #09”

The student explores balancing books on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet while lying on the back. The lesson involves extending and bending the limbs, rolling the pelvis, and circling the legs while keeping the books parallel to the ceiling to improve ankle and hip mobility.

Lying On BackSittingStandingCoordinationLeg Length Pelvis And HipFeet And ToesDistal ControlEquipment: Two Large Thin BooksFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: ModerateSide bending: MinorCross-lateral: Minor