I want to let my neck be free, so I can let my head move up and over into balance, so I can let my torso lengthen and widen, so I can let my arms organize and move in rhythm, so I can let my knees go forward and away from each other, so I can let my ankles be free, so I can let my heels drop.
The statement above clearly and cleanly addresses all of the imbalances mentioned in the previous post. I’ve adapted it from multiple sources over the years and it continues to evolve. I appreciate the line “so I can let my head move up and over into balance” the most. Of all the ways we can think of lengthening our spine, this one, coupled with the image below, seems to have the biggest impact. I love it’s elegant simplicity.
The visual arrow moving from the base of the skull up and over the top of the head allows the neck to lengthen and places the head in balance, away from the spinal cord and over the weight bearing part of the spine, setting the rest of the body up to take full advantage by lengthening, opening becoming spacious.
Direct your head up and over the weight bearing part of your spine. Feel your neck lengthen while noticing how your spine, pelvis and connection to the ground responds.
Next we’ll steer away from the head and neck and talk about how waste is removed from the body.