The Right Heel

This lesson explores the movement and mental image of the right heel through reaching and turning explorations. Students practice orienting toward the heel while standing, lying on the back, sitting, and lying on the stomach to improve spinal flexibility and back organization.

StandingLying On BackLying On FrontSittingHeels And AnklesSpinal ExtensionBack MusclesEye-Body CoordinationOrientation And IntentionTwisting And TurningMotif: Pressure WavesFlexion/Extension: Strongly ExtensionRotation: ModerateSide bending: ModerateCross-lateral: Minor