All tagged spinal mobility
Done slowly and mindfully, the movements presented here, can be used as a morning warmup, midday pick-me-up, or an evening wind down. Based on the principles of the Alexander Technique, contemporary dance, and Developmental Movement, this 30 minute class is all you need to keep your back limber and strong.
I use this exercise often as part of my warm up since it beautifully works on fluidity of flexion, extension, and lateral flexion of the spine, while linking the movements with the breath to produce a nice flowing sequence.
In order to better understand this interplay between different body parts, I will introduce the concept of primary and secondary curves, and demonstrate how viewing the movement through this lens can improve not only posture, but also give dancing power, fluidity, and control.