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Lengthening and Turning Arms by the Fingers

This lesson explores the anatomical connections between the fingers, spine, and pelvis. Lying on the back, the student coordinates gentle reaches from individual fingers with small movements of the pelvis initiated by the feet, eventually sensing how lengthening the arm can pull through the torso to move the hips.

Lying On BackSittingStandingArm And HandSpine And CorePelvis And Hip IntegrationSkeletal ConnectionsIntention And Movement InitiationEquipment: Cushions Or Towels For Arm SupportFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: ModerateSide bending: MinorCross-lateral: Defining