Core Awareness, Revised Edition by Koch, Liz -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments Contents List of Illustrations Foreword by Emilie Conrad Foreword by Bob Cooley Introduction

New Paradigm Dynamic Body Summary

Part I - Core Awareness Concepts

Chapter One - Awakening Core Awareness

Introduction Whole Movement Movement Paradigm Control versus Awareness Repetition Neutral Body Positioning Anchoring Breath Initiating Core Movement Symmetry Timing Preventing Injuries Compensating Resistance Summary

Chapter Two - Engaging the Psoas Muscle

Introduction Location Function Diaphragm Counterbalance Abdominal(s) Iliacus Latissimus Dorsi Hip Sockets Fear Energy Constrictions Walking Cooperation Constructive Rest Position Summary

Chapter Three - Centering the Pelvis

Introduction Pelvic Center Pelvis-Jaw Connection Cranial-Sacral System Pelvic Joints Traumatized Pelvis Birth and Postpartum Pelvic Stress Hyperflexibility and Hypermobility Pelvic Positioning Pelvic Movement Healing Pelvic Injury Summary

Chapter Four - Connecting to Bone

Introduction Support Suckling Unfolding Rooting Gravity Crawling Continuity Overextension Imbalance Self-Correcting Visual Dominance Overriding Summary

Chapter Five - Deepening Core Awareness

Introduction Sensation Earth Energy Cultural Illusion Elements of Life Core Intelligence Core Beginnings Ocean Life Early Conditioning Unlearning Core Wounds Rhythm Spirals of Life Harmony Summary

Part II - Core Awareness Explorations

Chapter Six - Stepping Stones to Core Awareness Explorations

How to Use the Explorations

Chapter Seven - Explorations—Awakening Core Awareness

Exploration: The Mirror Exploration: Color and Form Exploration: Constructive Rest Position (CRP) Exploration: Following Sensation Exploration: Fetal-C (Curling) Exploration: Placing Attention Exploration: Startle Response (Arcing) Exploration: Settling into Ground

Chapter Eight - Explorations—Engaging the Psoas

Exploration: Constructive Rest Position (CRP) Exploration: Releasing Lower Psoas Exploration: Releasing Upper Psoas Exploration: Releasing Psoas (Standing) Exploration: Supple Psoas (Walking) Exploration: Releasing Iliacus Exploration: Releasing Iliopsoas (Belly Core Arc) Exploration: Toning the Psoas Exploration: Lengthening the Psoas Exploration: Stretching the Psoas (Stockton Psoas Stretch) Exploration: Stretching the Psoas (Lunges) Exploration: Standing Lunge Exploration: Kneeling Lunge (Advanced) Exploration: Floor Lunge (Advanced)

Chapter Nine - Explorations—Centering the Pelvis

Exploration: Constructive Rest Position (CRP) Exploration: Sitting Balanced Exploration: Reestablishing Pelvic Stability Exploration: Reestablishing Pelvic Balance (Prayer Position) Exploration: Articulating the Pelvis (Hip Sockets) Exploration: Articulating the Pelvis (Leg Muscles) Exploration: Centering Pelvis (Centering Hip Joints) Exploration: Toning Inner Pelvic Ligaments (Advanced) Exploration: Engaging Outward Rotators Exploration: Maintaining Pelvic Balancing (Kneeling) Exploration: Core Box Squat Exploration: Pelvis-Skull Relationship Exploration: Organizing around the Balanced Pelvis Exploration: Mastoid and SI Joint Balance Exploration: Core Pelvic Undulations Exploration: Arm-Pelvis Relationship Exploration: Latissimus Release (Seated) Exploration: Latissimus Stretch (Standing)

Chapter Ten - Explorations—Connecting to Bone

Exploration: Sensing Live Bone Exploration: Connecting Joints Exploration: Constructive Rest Position (CRP) Exploration: Spinal Curling Exploration: Spinal Curling and Arcing Exploration: Midline Exploration (with Ball) Exploration: Spinal Arching (Hands and Knees) Exploration: Spinal Arc (Seated) Exploration: Rebounding on Ball (Squatting) Exploration: Core Crawling Exploration: Facing—Orienting the Head Exploration: Psoas Savvy Shoes Exploration: Grounding through the Feet Exploration: Rebounding (Standing) Exploration: Spiraling the Upper Spine Exploration: Bone Meditation Exploration: Core Standing and Reaching Exploration: Core Walking

Chapter Eleven - Explorations—Deepening Core Awareness

Exploration: Constructive Rest Position (CRP) Exploration: Opening the Back-Body Exploration: Softening and Hydrating Exploration: Core Unraveling Exploration: Expressing Lateral-C Summary for Awakening Core Awareness

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