Lesson #119 Twisting and bending in sitting

This is a great companion lesson to #116, "Spreading the legs and erecting the back." So much so that it almost feels like a continuation of that lesson although it is not noted as such. Certainly, one could use elements from both lessons and pick and choose to come up with a single lesson that was tailored for whatever a particular group of students seemed to need. Here again, the majority of the lesson is done sitting on the floor with the legs long in front. Easier sitting in this configuration seems to be the goal; this time the familiar movements of lowering and erecting the head are complimented with some twisting and circling of the spine that I've never come across before. There are some fascinating constraints introduced that had me circling the spine in a way that I found very tricky at first and ultimately extremely satisfying. This is an intermdiate lesson that requires the ability to sit unsupported by the hands with the legs long and spread in front. Also, the benefits of the somewhat extreme twisting that is encouraged will be better realized (at least in my opinion) by students who already have found at least a fair amount of flexibility in the spine and ribs. If you liked #116, you'll love this one.