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This is a reverse drill that builds up so take the lessons of the steps and enjoy. Start by closing one eye and walking in a small circle. Notice how your field of vision changes and with a partner position yourself so you define the limits of your field. Now start moving slowly (both of…
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A few pieces of the ground puzzle: lie on your stomach and roll from side to side: Balance on the sides and continue, roll beginning with the legs, middle and shoulders. (I mean start the wave at the…) Next lie on your back and curle into a ball by bringing the knees to the chest.…
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A nice mental drill is to get into tight spots per say and learn to work with them. for example: you kicked high and your leg was cought what do you do ? hit the hand that is holding your leg, do a scissor leg move, roll towards the leg, let him have the shoe…
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Sometimes we roll without the benefit of knowing or seeing what is there. Try this. Stand and close your eyes. now have someone place a chair or something close to you so there is a reality of rolling into something and now roll. You may find that leading with your arms in a swiming motion…
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Simple and to the point. Rollin with hands on the hips makes you aware and amplifies the tension you may have between the ribs or the hips and shoulders rectangular shape. Start from standing and roll but go for the least amount of effort to get the job done. If you are afraid than use…
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A nice way to learn to ease your breath and keep form is to stick a small object like a cell phone or a pen between the pants and the belt so it is held by the tension of your normal breath and walk and do regular things for a while. Than you have one…
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Many times people say they are threatened by bullies and that makes sense. Bullies act outside the mutual agreement of politeness most people think they work with. So they allow the bully entry into their personal space or even to grab them and pull them off balance thinking it will all turn out fine. You…
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If you have a willing partner or even a family (blood or otherwise) member you can get a leg up on learning to move on the ground using this. Lie on the ground and have him or they take one leg or any limb and start to walk with it changing directions as he wants.…
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A few gorund movement basics: Start from sitting down on your behind. lift the torso and legs so you are on your behind and your hands are on the knees. Start to rock like a boat forward and backwards as a whole. Think the body as a one piece of wood (yea I know) so…
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take a piece of rope about twice the length of your arm and tie it to a circle. Now start rotating it fast over one finger and slow down and back to fast without stopping. Add a finger and move it up the arm and down as it turns. See how you can move the…
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Sharon Friedman - Vigilance and Tranquility 