Softening the Sternum and Ribcage
Listed by the publisher as “twisting – Page 2 – kinesophics”
This lesson focuses on increasing the flexibility of the spine and ribcage through specialized twisting movements. Participants explore sliding the sternum and ribs while lying in various side-lying and twisted positions. The practice emphasizes coordinating the abdominal muscles and chest to allow the head to lift and turn more freely.
Lying On SideLying On BackTwistingSpine FlexibilityRibcage And Sternum MobilizationTwisting And RotationAbdominal ReleaseHead And Neck MovementMotif: Rib Shoulder DifferentiationEquipment: Cushions Or BlocksFlexion/Extension: Mixed Or BalancedRotation: DefiningSide bending: ModerateCross-lateral: Minor