A Classical Twist: Ease Tension, Breathe Freely, Flip Lightly

These three Feldenkrais lessons build on each other to refine your ability to twist with ease and clarity. As you progress, you’ll discover how small shifts in breath, shoulder, and eye coordination can transform the way you move—and the way you feel.

What You’ll Experience

Deep release through your ribs, spine, and pelvis
A clearer, freer twist through your whole torso
Coordinated breath, eyes, and movement
Subtle differentiation that leads to surprising agility
A martial-arts-inspired twist that flips your legs and pelvis with ease

Listen to the Introduction

The Lessons

Lesson 1 – Twisting Foundations: Coordinating head and shoulder movement with the breath, you’ll begin to unravel long-held tension through the chest, neck, and ribs. (AY 465, 46:59)
Lesson 2 – Lightness Through the Shoulders and Eyes: Add speed, oscillation, and eye movements to refine left/right differentiation and soften unnecessary effort. (AY 466, 43:49)
Lesson 3 – The Martial Art of Effortless Twisting: Integrate everything—breath, vision, and movement—into a dynamic yet soft flipping of the pelvis and legs. Surprisingly powerful. (AY 467, 49:42)

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Based on Dr. Feldenkrais’s original AY series (Lessons 465–467)

2 reviews for Classical Twist on the Side with an Advanced Opening

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Iris Evelyn Loy

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April 21, 2025

new insight and wonderful mobilization of upper back and ribs

Judith Windt

Verified owner

April 20, 2025

Al’s presentation is clear, calm, precise, and aware of the possible pitfalls of overdoing—for example, cautioning when to do a small movement when the variation is challenging. He repeats just enough, and occasionally quotes Dr. Feldenkrais when it is appropriate and helpful. Highly recommended.

(Buyers should be aware that, except for the first of the three, these are not beginner’s lessons.)

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Iris Evelyn Loy
Verified owner

April 21, 2025

new insight and wonderful mobilization of upper back and ribs
Judith Windt
Verified owner

April 20, 2025

Al’s presentation is clear, calm, precise, and aware of the possible pitfalls of overdoing—for example, cautioning when to do a small movement when the variation is challenging. He repeats just enough, and occasionally quotes Dr. Feldenkrais when it is appropriate and helpful. Highly recommended.

(Buyers should be aware that, except for the first of the three, these are not beginner’s lessons.)