Turning on a Side Axis

This lesson focuses on turning movements while standing, using the skeletal structure to find a clear axis for rotation. Participants explore twisting the pelvis and ribs under a fixed shoulder position, then progress to turning the entire side of the body around a single weighted leg.

StandingLying On BackTurning And TwistingSkeletal SupportWeight ShiftingAxis Of RotationRib MobilityMotif: Rib Shoulder DifferentiationFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: DefiningSide bending: MinorCross-lateral: Moderate