Side-Bending and Folding: Sliding the Head and Pelvis

Listed by the publisher as “Sliding the Head to the Side & Folding to the Side”

This lesson focuses on side-bending and lengthening the spine through varied positions on the back. Participants explore sliding the head laterally using their arms for support while simultaneously moving the legs or tilting the pelvis to investigate how the ribs and back respond.

Lying On BackHeadFlexionSide-BendingSpinal MobilityPelvic TiltingRib MovementEye-Head CoordinationMotif: Hand Holding FootEquipment: MatFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: ModerateSide bending: DefiningCross-lateral: None