Skewering the Spine in the Chest

This lesson uses imagery of a skewer to explore the transmission of force from the pelvis through the spine to the head. Students engage in rhythmic rolling of the pelvis and varied head positions while lying down to clarify how movement in the core affects the orientation of the neck and skull.

Lying On BackPelvic ClockSpinal AlignmentNeck And Head ConnectionBreathing IntegrationDiagonal MovementMotif: Pressure WavesEquipment: CushionFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: MinorSide bending: NoneCross-lateral: Moderate