Holding the body in demanding poses in order to produce vibration, deepen breathing, and "break through" muscular blocks. Bend-over, backward arch, deep squat.
Step-by-step guide
- Bend-over: bend forward, fingertips on the floor, knees soft
- Hold 2-3 minutes. Vibration in the legs — normal
- Backward arch: fists at the lower back, arch backward. 1-2 minutes
- Deep squat (not fully — to about 90°). 1-2 minutes
- In each pose — breathe freely, no holding
- After each — basic stance, observe sensations
When to use
- To "wake up" the body at the start of the session
- To break through rigidity, when the client is "in the head" — bring them back into the body
Key phrases
We'll hold this shape a couple of minutes. If the legs start to vibrate, let them — that's the whole point. If there is pain, stop. Pain is never the currency here.
Follow-up questions
Where is the vibration settling?
What is the breath doing?
Does something want to move, or stay still?
After, back in the basic stance — what is different?
Alternative phrasings
If a pose is too much, shorten it — 30 seconds is already work.
Between poses, always a grounding pause.
Warnings
- ⚠️ Pain is a stop signal. Vibration is a green light.
- ⚠️ If dizziness — slow down, sit down. Not a competition — each at their level.
Source: Lowen A. 1975 — Bioenergetics; Lowen A. 1977 — Depression and the Body
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