Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery

Introduction. How I Came to Use Imagery Reinforcing What You Want Purpose and Will Using Imagery for Alignment Using the Audio Files Part I. Posture and Dynamic Alignment Chapter 1. Roots of Imagery for Alignment A Brief Look at Imagery Throughout History Alignment in History and Art Imagery and Ideas of Ideal Posture Somatic Disciplines Summary Chapter 2. Postural Models and Dynamic Alignment Postural Habits Dynamically Aligning Summary Chapter 3. Foundations of Mental Imagery Brain, Consciousness, and Imagery Nervous System The World in the Brain: Neuroplasticity and Imagery Developmental Patterns Developing Mind: The Role of Imagery Summary Chapter 4. The Art of Change Through Imagery Four Steps in the Art of Change A Closer Look at the Four Steps for Change Summary Chapter 5. Imagery's Five Ws: What, Who, When, Where, and Why What? Who? When? Where? Why? Summary Chapter 6. General Guidelines for How to Use Imagery Factors That Influence Successful Imagery Modulating and Adapting Images and Metaphors Sequencing the Imagery Problems and Opportunities When Cuing Imagery Resting Positions for Imagery Practice Summary Part II. Biomechanical and Anatomical Principles and Exercises Chapter 7. Befriending Gravity and Finding Your Center Gravity Forces Anatomical Terminology for Location and Direction Summary Chapter 8. Laws of Motion and Force Systems Newton's Laws of Motion Force Systems Lever Systems Energy Conservation Ability of Materials to Resist Force Dynamic Stability Summary Chapter 9. Joint, Bone, Muscle, and Fascia Joint Types Bones Muscles Connective Tissue and Fascia Summary Part III. Exercises for Anatomical Imagery Chapter 10. Pelvis, Hip Joint, and Company Pelvic Arches Balancing the Pelvis Motion of the Pelvic Halves Counterrotation and Three-Dimensional Alignment Pelvic Powerhouse Hip Joint and Femur Iliopsoas and Piriformis The Fascia of the Thigh and Leg Summary Chapter 11. Knee, Lower Leg, and Foot Get to Know Your Knee Fascia of the Lower Limb Tibia, Fibula, and Ankle Foot Interaction of Fasciae, Muscles, and Ligaments of the Leg and Foot Summary Chapter 12. Spine and Body Wall Vertebrae Intervertebral Discs The Spine's Curved Design Sacrum and Pelvis Spinal Ligaments Musculature of the Abdomen and Back Abdominal Wall Abdominal Muscles and the Concept of Core Stability Summary Chapter 13. Shoulders, Arms, and Hands Suspension of the Shoulder Girdle Glenohumeral Joint Humeroscapular Rhythm Elbow Wrist and Hand Summary Chapter 14. Head and Neck Atlas and Axis Fasciae of the Neck Skull Fasciae of the Head and Face Suboccipitals Mandible Hyoid and Tongue Eyes Nose and Mouth Summary Chapter 15. Rib Cage, Breath, and Organs Rib Cage Breath Support and Breathing for Abdominal Organs Heart Skin as an Organ Summary Part IV. Returning to Holistic Alignment Chapter 16. Definitions of Dynamic Alignment Plumb Line Median Alignment Defining Ideal Alignment Dynamic Versus Static Alignment Dynamic and Static Stability Pulling Up and Ideal Alignment Summary Chapter 17. Integrating Dynamic Alignment Exercises Alignment in Supine Positions Alignment in Sitting Positions Standing and Walking Alignment Releasing Excess Tension Continuing Imagery Exercises