0 Getting in the Swing of it

COURSE: Transition and Flow - Solo

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on using the concept of swing to maintain flow and transition seamlessly between movements, by imagining the spine as a relaxed rope and the pelvis as a heavy ball.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Imagine your spine as a long rope and your pelvis as a heavy ball at the bottom.
• Initiate the swing from the top of the spine to move the hips side to side.
• Adjust the swing size by making the rope shorter or longer from different spine points.
• Visualise a hula hoop around your waist to create circles and varied hip movements.
• Stay relaxed and avoid tensing muscles to let movement flow naturally.

REMEMBER:

• Maintain a relaxed spine to allow smooth transitions between movements.
• The swing size depends on where you initiate movement in the spine.
• Use imagery like a rope and ball or hula hoop to guide hip motion.
• Experiment with different directions and shapes for the hips.
• Focus on flow rather than force to enhance movement quality.