Slow Lifting on the Stomach

Listed by the publisher as “Slow lifting on stomach – kinesophics”

This lesson explores coordinating the back and torso by lifting the head, arms, and legs while lying face down. Participants use visualization of a helpful partner to reduce effort in the shoulders and neck, eventually finding a way to lift limbs while shifting weight softly across the abdomen.

Lying On FrontLying On BackWeight ShiftingBack ExtensorsImagery And VisualizationCoordinating Spine And LimbsMotif: Arms Legs XFlexion/Extension: Strongly ExtensionRotation: MinorSide bending: MinorCross-lateral: Moderate