My right shoulder gets tired and sore In just a few minutes of practice. And my right side has the most amnesia. What are options for continue this movement without the shoulder discomfort?
The link I responded with may not have been the right one. Try these Upper half of the Side Bend: *DETAIL for YOUR RIGHT Side RIBS, Part 1* ruclips.net/video/wty5R_lP7cw/видео.html *DETAIL for YOUR LEFT Side RIBS, Part 2* ruclips.net/video/XC8PySOLDS0/видео.html And this SSSS movement while standing with elbow on a kitchen counter: *Standing Balcony Sequence for Back, Front and Sides, The Standing Scoliosis Sequence (SSS)* An easier position that the Side Sitting Scoliosis Sequence (SSSS). A detailed look at lines of the back, front, and sides. Can you show your brain that these spaces are easily accessible, dynamic breathing space? ruclips.net/video/nALX17GUdpU/видео.html
I went for a hike yesterday, today I had a dull ache in top back side of hip, think piriformis. I did this and ache gone! Somatics is amazing! Thanks for sharing Eric ❤❤❤❤
There is a self-sufficiency that a Somatics practice allows. The funny thing is that I went for a long hike today and had a one sided tightness in my back. I did this movement and it was gone! Often, the place that are hurting are the places that are being used to save the day. This allowed you to get to the root holdings. This is a great movement to have in your repertoire. Magnificent. Bravo!
I have a whole playlist for people whose sides are different, people with bended spines. I encourage you to explore any and all of the following playlist. ruclips.net/p/PLFLw4vgr7ayj1sC-HRPGz7rv_koiiaWVk Some of your bend might be built-in. It's not about straightening as much as it is to show your brain how each place can move, close and gently open. Can each place be breathing? Please let me know how it goes.
I'm happy that you found it helpful. Try a few days with this movement in the morning. See if you want to include it in your daily practice. I do this one often. It gets right to the heart of the matter.
My right side is extremely sore - so much so that I really can't put any pressure on the right hip lying on the side. The lower right side of my back is always sore to some degree, and my right glute pretty much always clenched...but never realized how tender the right side of that right hip was until now! The left side is fine :)
That's where the method demands adaptivity. This movement may not be what you should be focusing on. Surely learn from what is too difficult. There are much, much, much more subtle steps to make a change. Would you like to have a phone call? Message me at eric@inspiresomatics.com
Exactly, These movements bring you up against the confusion your nervous system has about these persistent muscular holdings. The relax, the sagging down is the opening, the lengthening. Think of it as shortening lines and letting lines lengthen. First, it is a contraction of the place that likes to be contracted. That contraction begins to fill in the eroded map your brain has of your body. The slow relax, the opening, the lengthening, is where you teach your system that your inner space is dynamic, that it can change it's shape and distance. I have some other teachings of this movement that may be more clear: *Have a great day, try the SSSS Advanced Somatics Practice Version, Relax your sides* 9m:45s Go at your own pace. ruclips.net/video/D-hnEf60ms8/видео.html *Two Sides at Ease | Relax your tight side | Side Waist Focused Side Sitting Scoliosis Sequence (SSSS) Variations* ruclips.net/video/IRIDpBuRN3U/видео.html Practice in a way that you clarify the confusion.
I believe I got it right now! I have a severe S-shape Scoliosis, D2-D6 to the left (Cobb 49o) and D6-D12 to the right (Cobb 57o). The lower part of the S is the long and more painful one. That way I did the exercise leaning on my LEFT shoulder, that way when I bring my body down I am trying to OPEN the concave side/ inner curve side. I heard lots of "cracks" as my back was allowing movement. I could NOT do to the other side as I felt too much pressure on the big curve and not being able to focus/activate Pandiculation of the upper back (D2-D6) where Rhomboid and Serratus Posterior Superior are unbalanced. Thank you so much, Eric. You are changing people's lives.@@ericcoopersomatics
Think of this approach as teaching. Can you teach your brain that the closed spaces are breathing opportunities? Can you teach your brain the open spaces are closeable. There is also a standing version: *Standing Balcony Sequence for Back, Front and Sides, The Standing Scoliosis Sequence (SSS)* An easier position that the Side Sitting Scoliosis Sequence (SSSS). A detailed look at lines of the back, front, and sides. Can you show your brain that these spaces are easily accessible, dynamic breathing space? Recorded in San José, Costa Rica ruclips.net/video/nALX17GUdpU/видео.html _Definitely_ look into the Inner X videos that look as S-Curve relationships: Assessment of Contraction Lines Through the Body, What are the real patterns of how people are stuck? Your system is creative in how it adapts, practices, and normalizes your breathing constriction. Consider Lines through the torso, in many different vectors and orientations. This goes beyond traditional Somatics/Hanna Somatics/Clinical Somatics. ruclips.net/video/EdiCUBpxCew/видео.html The Inner-X, an advanced movement to free your inner breathing diagonals, S Curve Scoliosis On youtube, please like and subscribe: ruclips.net/video/5vRH7KdljVw/видео.html The Inner-X Practice Sequence, Take it a little further, Explore the oblique angle lines through the body Please like, comment and subscribe on youtube: ruclips.net/video/ci4zu4qrUKU/видео.html Once you get good at the SSSS and Inner-X, you can try this one, gently and carefully: *CHANGE C- and S-Curve Spinal Bends, Go beyond the Inner-X, Move the Gel of the Discs* After the SSSS or Inner-X, Once you release the surrounding muscles with deep an effective Somatics practice, attention can be given to the gel-like substance inside the discs, which has been held in a fixed position for a long time. This very subtle structural movement helps to initiate a change in the angle of the discs, promoting increased mobility and alignment of the spine. On youtube, please like and subscribe: ruclips.net/video/qwSmdjr0mOw/видео.html
For many people this demands too much of the arm and shoulder. Please don't be discouraged by that. There is an easier way to do it with this standing version. All you need is a kitchen countertop *Standing Balcony Sequence for Back, Front and Sides, The Standing Scoliosis Sequence (SSS)* An easier position that the Side Sitting Scoliosis Sequence (SSSS). A detailed look at lines of the back, front, and sides. Can you show your brain that these spaces are easily accessible, dynamic breathing space? ruclips.net/video/nALX17GUdpU/видео.html Now i know how to have the audio more clear, but this video takes you through it pretty well.
I am so glad you like this one. This is one I often include in my personal practice. I have a playlist of all the SSSS variations. *SSSS Variations Scoliosis Movement Playlist, More powerful, more focused movements for the sides.* ruclips.net/p/PLFLw4vgr7ayiHb9eOocGskmA1gpXp-CAc&si=ySq_VMV1rRS_M06M If you explore it further, perhaps start at the top of the list and work your way down into the more advanced versions.
This was one of my earliest videos of this movement. Please realize this is a at least an intermediate, if not advanced, movement. Often, it is better for a person to start with more basic movements so they have the control and understanding when the try more complex lessons of control. I have three pieces of advice for you: 1) Try more accessible beginning movement for changing the tensions of the side: *Side Bend 2022.* The most detailed, thorough teaching of this important movement. Covers one side. 36m:05s If you are lying with your head at the same end of the the mat as the person in the video, you will focus on your RIGHT side. Have your head at the opposite end of the mat to focus on your LEFT side. Please like, subscribe and leave a comment on youtube: ruclips.net/video/-CME4Ez7chg/видео.html *Side Bend Practice Video 2022* . Covers both sides and many variations 17m:50s ruclips.net/video/HcYjAoXRdAk/видео.html 2) Address the tensions that bring you to anger and impatience. Please accept this suggestion. I urge you to consider these hiddent tensions patterns with these movement sequences: *Pandiculate away your ANGER and IMPATIENCE | The Horseshoe Pandiculation* | Turbulence to Tranquility 5m:54s, Costa Rica 2023 ruclips.net/video/AtOvGRCBeqs/видео.html *Standing Relax for your Arching Back & Back Ribs | Emotion and the Tension of your back.* Multiple vectors, 2023, 7m27s ruclips.net/video/J6h5rrC6yh0/видео.html 3) These movements bring people to where they are disconnected from the persistent automatic tensions that run in their bodies. My apologies for the lesson you tried that is perhaps not totally clear. But I encourage you to take a break from blaming others for your problems. Try a day where you take responsibility for the problems, even if it not clear to you that it is really your fault. See if you can shift your perspective and find some internal caring and encouragement for yourself. I wish you well. And fourth bonus advice: Work from the beginning of this playlist. This is where you should start your Somatics exploration: *Start here. Begin your Somatics Experience Here playlist:* ruclips.net/p/PLFLw4vgr7ayiIX9O0hRsMwyxhaK4LTXXF
A lot of people are awash in the dis-association of their bodies. I feel compassion and caring for them too. Even if they reject the version of Somatics that I teach. If they do tiptoe into the process, and they begin to make re-connection, they have the self-evident results. For Jake @jake407, I recommend starting with some much more foundational/easier movements. The first few movements of this playlist are where to start: *Start here. Begin your Somatics Experience Here playlist:* ruclips.net/p/PLFLw4vgr7ayiIX9O0hRsMwyxhaK4LTXXF
My right shoulder gets tired and sore In just a few minutes of practice. And my right side has the most amnesia. What are options for continue this movement without the shoulder discomfort?
I recently made this video to do a similar movement without so much load on the shoulder. ruclips.net/video/il0T-pZosDM/видео.html
Same with me.
The link I responded with may not have been the right one.
Try these
Upper half of the Side Bend:
*DETAIL for YOUR RIGHT Side RIBS, Part 1* ruclips.net/video/wty5R_lP7cw/видео.html
*DETAIL for YOUR LEFT Side RIBS, Part 2* ruclips.net/video/XC8PySOLDS0/видео.html
And this SSSS movement while standing with elbow on a kitchen counter:
*Standing Balcony Sequence for Back, Front and Sides, The Standing Scoliosis Sequence (SSS)*
An easier position that the Side Sitting Scoliosis Sequence (SSSS).
A detailed look at lines of the back, front, and sides.
Can you show your brain that these spaces are easily accessible, dynamic breathing space?
ruclips.net/video/nALX17GUdpU/видео.html
I went for a hike yesterday, today I had a dull ache in top back side of hip, think piriformis. I did this and ache gone! Somatics is amazing! Thanks for sharing Eric ❤❤❤❤
There is a self-sufficiency that a Somatics practice allows. The funny thing is that I went for a long hike today and had a one sided tightness in my back. I did this movement and it was gone!
Often, the place that are hurting are the places that are being used to save the day. This allowed you to get to the root holdings.
This is a great movement to have in your repertoire.
Magnificent. Bravo!
Thank you for your videos! I have scoliosis and would love to learn more.
I have a whole playlist for people whose sides are different, people with bended spines.
I encourage you to explore any and all of the following playlist. ruclips.net/p/PLFLw4vgr7ayj1sC-HRPGz7rv_koiiaWVk
Some of your bend might be built-in. It's not about straightening as much as it is to show your brain how each place can move, close and gently open. Can each place be breathing?
Please let me know how it goes.
This hurts my hips. Any tips to ease the pressure?
Spot on! This helped a ton.
I'm happy that you found it helpful. Try a few days with this movement in the morning. See if you want to include it in your daily practice. I do this one often. It gets right to the heart of the matter.
My right side is extremely sore - so much so that I really can't put any pressure on the right hip lying on the side. The lower right side of my back is always sore to some degree, and my right glute pretty much always clenched...but never realized how tender the right side of that right hip was until now! The left side is fine :)
That's where the method demands adaptivity. This movement may not be what you should be focusing on. Surely learn from what is too difficult. There are much, much, much more subtle steps to make a change.
Would you like to have a phone call?
Message me at eric@inspiresomatics.com
You may want to consider this lesson for the right side. ruclips.net/video/-CME4Ez7chg/видео.html
Hey, I am a little confused. You work to OPEN the concave/inner curve side when you push the body straight up or during the way down?
Exactly, These movements bring you up against the confusion your nervous system has about these persistent muscular holdings. The relax, the sagging down is the opening, the lengthening. Think of it as shortening lines and letting lines lengthen.
First, it is a contraction of the place that likes to be contracted. That contraction begins to fill in the eroded map your brain has of your body. The slow relax, the opening, the lengthening, is where you teach your system that your inner space is dynamic, that it can change it's shape and distance.
I have some other teachings of this movement that may be more clear:
*Have a great day, try the SSSS Advanced Somatics Practice Version, Relax your sides* 9m:45s
Go at your own pace. ruclips.net/video/D-hnEf60ms8/видео.html
*Two Sides at Ease | Relax your tight side | Side Waist Focused Side Sitting Scoliosis Sequence (SSSS) Variations* ruclips.net/video/IRIDpBuRN3U/видео.html
Practice in a way that you clarify the confusion.
I believe I got it right now! I have a severe S-shape Scoliosis, D2-D6 to the left (Cobb 49o) and D6-D12 to the right (Cobb 57o). The lower part of the S is the long and more painful one. That way I did the exercise leaning on my LEFT shoulder, that way when I bring my body down I am trying to OPEN the concave side/ inner curve side. I heard lots of "cracks" as my back was allowing movement. I could NOT do to the other side as I felt too much pressure on the big curve and not being able to focus/activate Pandiculation of the upper back (D2-D6) where Rhomboid and Serratus Posterior Superior are unbalanced.
Thank you so much, Eric. You are changing people's lives.@@ericcoopersomatics
Think of this approach as teaching. Can you teach your brain that the closed spaces are breathing opportunities? Can you teach your brain the open spaces are closeable.
There is also a standing version:
*Standing Balcony Sequence for Back, Front and Sides, The Standing Scoliosis Sequence (SSS)*
An easier position that the Side Sitting Scoliosis Sequence (SSSS).
A detailed look at lines of the back, front, and sides.
Can you show your brain that these spaces are easily accessible, dynamic breathing space?
Recorded in San José, Costa Rica ruclips.net/video/nALX17GUdpU/видео.html
_Definitely_ look into the Inner X videos that look as S-Curve relationships:
Assessment of Contraction Lines Through the Body,
What are the real patterns of how people are stuck?
Your system is creative in how it adapts, practices, and normalizes your breathing constriction. Consider Lines through the torso, in many different vectors and orientations.
This goes beyond traditional Somatics/Hanna Somatics/Clinical Somatics.
ruclips.net/video/EdiCUBpxCew/видео.html
The Inner-X, an advanced movement to free your inner breathing diagonals, S Curve Scoliosis
On youtube, please like and subscribe: ruclips.net/video/5vRH7KdljVw/видео.html
The Inner-X Practice Sequence, Take it a little further, Explore the oblique angle lines through the body
Please like, comment and subscribe on youtube: ruclips.net/video/ci4zu4qrUKU/видео.html
Once you get good at the SSSS and Inner-X, you can try this one, gently and carefully:
*CHANGE C- and S-Curve Spinal Bends, Go beyond the Inner-X, Move the Gel of the Discs*
After the SSSS or Inner-X, Once you release the surrounding muscles with deep an effective Somatics practice, attention can be given to the gel-like substance inside the discs,
which has been held in a fixed position for a long time. This very subtle structural movement helps to initiate a change in the angle of the discs, promoting increased mobility and alignment of the spine.
On youtube, please like and subscribe: ruclips.net/video/qwSmdjr0mOw/видео.html
Love this one
I found this one difficult. My shoulders and neck felt uncomfortable.
For many people this demands too much of the arm and shoulder. Please don't be discouraged by that.
There is an easier way to do it with this standing version. All you need is a kitchen countertop
*Standing Balcony Sequence for Back, Front and Sides, The Standing Scoliosis Sequence (SSS)*
An easier position that the Side Sitting Scoliosis Sequence (SSSS).
A detailed look at lines of the back, front, and sides.
Can you show your brain that these spaces are easily accessible, dynamic breathing space?
ruclips.net/video/nALX17GUdpU/видео.html
Now i know how to have the audio more clear, but this video takes you through it pretty well.
Thanks Eric. I will check it out now. @@ericcoopersomatics
❤❤❤
I am so glad you like this one. This is one I often include in my personal practice.
I have a playlist of all the SSSS variations.
*SSSS Variations Scoliosis Movement Playlist, More powerful, more focused movements for the sides.* ruclips.net/p/PLFLw4vgr7ayiHb9eOocGskmA1gpXp-CAc&si=ySq_VMV1rRS_M06M
If you explore it further, perhaps start at the top of the list and work your way down into the more advanced versions.
I wish I knew what he’s talking about. Cryptic at best. English as a second language?
This was one of my earliest videos of this movement. Please realize this is a at least an intermediate, if not advanced, movement. Often, it is better for a person to start with more basic movements so they have the control and understanding when the try more complex lessons of control.
I have three pieces of advice for you:
1) Try more accessible beginning movement for changing the tensions of the side:
*Side Bend 2022.* The most detailed, thorough teaching of this important movement. Covers one side. 36m:05s
If you are lying with your head at the same end of the the mat as the person in the video, you will focus on your RIGHT side.
Have your head at the opposite end of the mat to focus on your LEFT side.
Please like, subscribe and leave a comment on youtube: ruclips.net/video/-CME4Ez7chg/видео.html
*Side Bend Practice Video 2022* . Covers both sides and many variations 17m:50s ruclips.net/video/HcYjAoXRdAk/видео.html
2) Address the tensions that bring you to anger and impatience.
Please accept this suggestion. I urge you to consider these hiddent tensions patterns with these movement sequences:
*Pandiculate away your ANGER and IMPATIENCE | The Horseshoe Pandiculation* | Turbulence to Tranquility 5m:54s, Costa Rica 2023
ruclips.net/video/AtOvGRCBeqs/видео.html
*Standing Relax for your Arching Back & Back Ribs | Emotion and the Tension of your back.* Multiple vectors, 2023, 7m27s ruclips.net/video/J6h5rrC6yh0/видео.html
3) These movements bring people to where they are disconnected from the persistent automatic tensions that run in their bodies. My apologies for the lesson you tried that is perhaps not totally clear. But I encourage you to take a break from blaming others for your problems. Try a day where you take responsibility for the problems, even if it not clear to you that it is really your fault. See if you can shift your perspective and find some internal caring and encouragement for yourself.
I wish you well.
And fourth bonus advice:
Work from the beginning of this playlist. This is where you should start your Somatics exploration:
*Start here. Begin your Somatics Experience Here playlist:* ruclips.net/p/PLFLw4vgr7ayiIX9O0hRsMwyxhaK4LTXXF
very clear to me. Maybe Jake is just slow
A lot of people are awash in the dis-association of their bodies. I feel compassion and caring for them too. Even if they reject the version of Somatics that I teach.
If they do tiptoe into the process, and they begin to make re-connection, they have the self-evident results.
For Jake @jake407, I recommend starting with some much more foundational/easier movements.
The first few movements of this playlist are where to start:
*Start here. Begin your Somatics Experience Here playlist:* ruclips.net/p/PLFLw4vgr7ayiIX9O0hRsMwyxhaK4LTXXF