Helicopter arms

This lesson could be considered a shoulder lesson, since it improves the movements and flexibility of the shoulders and arms. In this sense it could also be considered an upper chest lesson, since it also improves the movements and flexibility of the upper chest. It could also be considered a full body movement integration lesson, because it requires you to become aware of all parts of your body (arms, head, chest, ribs, pelvis, legs, feet, …) and how they work together to support each other.
You start in side-lying, with your head resting on the upwards extended lower arm. Then the arm is rotated, and the head responds accordingly. Little by little the arm slides forwards and backwards, then the movements become bigger until a full circle is formed. Then the second arm is added, and they move in opposite directions, like the rotor blades of a helicopter.
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Пікірлер: 25

  • @nordwind4
    @nordwind411 ай бұрын

    Alfons forever absolut the Best of the Best.This video is tribute to Human Healing through movement .in deep gratitude to your sharing.

  • @vasomarku9706
    @vasomarku97069 ай бұрын

    It’s just reaching the full capacity of the shoulders! One of my shoulders was a bit higher and asymmetric: this exercise discovered its status and the healing process has begun. Genius to Moshe and you as well as done it with increasing intensity! Thank you

  • @sonia_._7375
    @sonia_._73753 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this lesson Alphons!!

  • @wendybirckhead8093
    @wendybirckhead80933 жыл бұрын

    Definitely very interesting, I will play with this again and again!

  • @tracyvision
    @tracyvision3 жыл бұрын

    Alfons, this lesson was so yummy! And enlightening. Holding my wrist while side bending really made it easy to feel how I like to twist when I side bend. And it was already nice before the helicopter movement was added, but that put it over the top. Suddenly it wasn’t just interesting and relaxing it was also so much fun! And much more liberating. I absolutely consider this a full body movement integration lesson; my wonky right SI joint was so much happier afterwards, even though most of the movement was in the upper body. I did end up tossing aside my blanket - it was getting in my way and I had no trouble sliding freely without it. This one is going into my permanent rotation, thank you!

  • @NaumovaMarina
    @NaumovaMarina3 жыл бұрын

    Спасибо, Альфонс. Это прекрасный урок!

  • @pmdd-perimeno-lifesupport
    @pmdd-perimeno-lifesupport3 жыл бұрын

    loved that!

  • @luzarsacdetoro903
    @luzarsacdetoro9032 жыл бұрын

    Que c est beau!

  • @girl5150
    @girl51503 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alfons! The movements were great for mobilizing my shoulders. And there was a bonus, the magic trick when you made your arm disappear 😂

  • @ImprovingAbility

    @ImprovingAbility

    3 жыл бұрын

    😅😂😁

  • @luzarsacdetoro903
    @luzarsacdetoro9032 жыл бұрын

    C est de la danse moderne...

  • @red1477
    @red14772 жыл бұрын

    HELICOPTER HELICOPTER PARA KOFFER PARA KOFFER

  • @prita1023
    @prita10233 жыл бұрын

    This lesson is really interesting, especially when the two arms can really turn like a helicopter. I like the light in the video, the light is very comfortable. When I got up and tried to move, I found my arms were loose but my neck was tight. Do you have any suggestions for the neck?

  • @ImprovingAbility

    @ImprovingAbility

    3 жыл бұрын

    My other lessons, and find out why the neck reacted like that, keep an open mind

  • @priscillamarrero8543
    @priscillamarrero85433 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alfons! I've been struggling with a tightness in my right shoulder blade area so I really appreciate this lesson. "Start your engines... "JA JA JA. I will definitely play and improvise with this lesson now! One question- is the intention to keep on the side body, or do we roll with it? I am wondering about the opposition- with the arms and the pelvis...staying on side body or rolling with it all flying away? JA JA. Thank you!

  • @ImprovingAbility

    @ImprovingAbility

    3 жыл бұрын

    keep rolling 😁🤣🙃 Just keep in mind that I like to think of it as a side-bending lesson

  • @yijiali4972
    @yijiali4972 Жыл бұрын

    谢谢爱枫老师 Thanks very much, Alfons! I’m a Chinese and I just curious which words you use for your Chinese name. May be 爱枫, it means love the maple(tree or leaf) and sounds like a picture of beautful fall season. May be 艾峰, “艾”is wormwood which is a plant standing for best wishes for family. "峰"is the mountain peak, and also means the highest level. 😄 Anyway, thanks so much for this wonderful lesson. It's so helpful for my arm.

  • @ImprovingAbility

    @ImprovingAbility

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Linda, interesting question! 😄 I usually like to use 艾枫, I like the wormwood for it inspires dreams and allows insights deep into ourselves, and枫 because it has a tree and the wind, so natural. Of course 峰 seems to be more sophisticated and noble, but I like the trees and the wind playing in it...

  • @purnphysio1
    @purnphysio13 жыл бұрын

    Hi dear Wonderful video as always. But my helicopter didn't take off.... I had to use the other hand to raise the pelvis. But can definitely feel shoulder n upper back free.

  • @purnphysio1

    @purnphysio1

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙂

  • @carmeng6820
    @carmeng68203 жыл бұрын

    🙌💫😍

  • @leRadicidelPiacere
    @leRadicidelPiacere3 жыл бұрын

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @adriangpuiu
    @adriangpuiu3 жыл бұрын

    no way I could do these , I was on autism spectrum, to much sensorial overload ....

  • @ImprovingAbility

    @ImprovingAbility

    3 жыл бұрын

    I see! And great sharing! It’s quite amazing that you can say when and what is enough, and what is too much. ❤️👍 Just go as far as it’s comfortable for you, and enjoy that range. I also have my range. Everyone has.

  • @adriangpuiu

    @adriangpuiu

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ImprovingAbility im actually to flexible , but no shoulder stability because of damaged c4 with nerve compression ... so I do it like martial artists... never raise your hand above the shoulder kind of thing cause it might snap :D :D