Clarifying the Spine and Softening the Chest

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This lesson focuses on clarifying the mobility of the spine and chest through side-bending and rotational movements. Participants explore sliding the head and shoulders laterally while the legs are tilted or crossed, eventually using their hands to help soften the ribs and bring the back more fully into contact with the floor.

Lying On BackKneelingStandingSpine And RibsSide-BendingPelvic MobilitySelf-Image And ImaginationMotif: Rib Shoulder DifferentiationFlexion/Extension: Flexion LeaningRotation: ModerateSide bending: DefiningCross-lateral: Minor