No Crunch Abs - V2 - Recap - The Pelvic Clock Test
No Crunch Abs - V2 - Recap - The Pelvic Clock Test
Putting breath, abs and extremities together for graceful movement
Variations on Moshe Feldenkrais’ various Pelvic Clock lessons.
Try this kinesthetic pop quiz. The pelvic clock lesson reveals all: stuck breath, tight ribs, uneven abs development, tight lower back. And good coordination of breath and pelvic rocking, relaxed spine and ribs, good balance and easy-moving arms and legs are the benefits of stronger, equally developed abs.
Finding the rhythm of breathing, pelvic rocking and sensing unnecessary tensions - the focal points of this series - are paying off for me in perceptively improved balance and stamina.
I test myself in yoga and on horseback. I’m not sure my favorite horse Boulevard has sensed the difference, but I notice my legs are more even in the stirrups and, when trotting (and trotting and trotting and trotting), my tush occasionally settles deep into the saddle, with low back flat and abs supporting soft arms and easily lifted chest.
The pelvic clock has nearly infinite variations. For this lesson, try the sitting-on-floor-leaning-back position (see below). Sitting like this lets the pelvis rock, the feet engage, the spine to wave. Lean against a wall or furniture if that’s helpful. If that doesn’t work for you, sitting on a stool is a good alternative.
No Science Nerd Candy Bowl this week. It’s all about the feel.
Notice the clever reference to painting the floor with the sole of the foot while (pretty much) demonstrating the ‘sitting and leaning back’ position.
Set Up:
Sitting on floor with knees bent, leaning back a little, supported by hands on floor. You may want to sit on extra padding. Leaning against a wall of some sort is okay. So is lying down
Alternatively, sit in a firm, flat-seated chair with thighs parallel to the floor
How You Might Feel After This Lesson: Clear on the state of your abs right now, and maybe what your next aspirations might be; Cleaner turns on skis, skates, snowboards, water skis; Stronger push on bike pedals, golf swings; Regal posture and cat walk poise.
New Student Registration for the series. Continuing students use ongoing login. $40/month or $15/individual class. PayPal or Venmo: jackisue@aol.com. Or Jacki Katzman, PO Box 116, Bethlehem, NH 03574
Some simply beautiful music for the rests.