Arching the Back to Sit on the Heels

Listed by the publisher as “Sitting On The Heels (improving the spine not just the legs)”

This lesson explores the relationship between the spine and pelvis by practicing arching the back in various positions. Participants move between all-fours, lying on the back, and lying on the side to improve the ability to sit back comfortably on the heels and find an upright standing posture.

All FoursLying On BackLying On SideSittingStandingSpineLegsSpine And Pelvis CoordinationSitting On HeelsHead And Neck DifferentiationArching And FlatteningSymmetry And AsymmetryFlexion/Extension: Strongly ExtensionRotation: MinorSide bending: NoneCross-lateral: None