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Sotai Structural Alignment Exercise - Basic Supine Twist

Alex Schenker is a Licensed Shiatsu Therapist in Toronto, Canada. He first learned Sotai therapy through his Shiatsu diploma program, and continued to study and practice on his own. Today he teaches workshops, classes, and provides treatments and training to people across the globe. Sotai is a Japanese method of neuromuscular reeducation to unwind imbalanced tension-holding patterns by balancing the muscle and nervous systems. The core principle is reverse-motion; moving in the direction of least resistance or less pain to return the body to a more balanced state. Utilizing an isometric contraction followed by a post-isometric relaxation can help to normalize a strained condition in the body. This exercise is performed first by bilateral movement to compare the tension from one side to the other. Once the more difficult of the two sides is determined, slow and controlled movement in the direction of least resistance can be made in coordination with the exhalation three times in a row. After these three repetitions the two sides are compared once more, starting with the easier side. Usually there will be an improvement in the previously more difficult side. This can be repeated for a total of five times. Sotai exercise can be performed daily to help unwind the build up of tension and imbalance we experience in modern day society. It can also be used more precisely to address more specific joint issues and imbalances. Sotai can be practiced as a single person exercise like in this video, or as a therapeutic treatment involving assistance from a professional. As a single person exercise, movements like this one are great for balancing general tension, maintaining healthy functioning of the body, and preventing injuries and chronic problems, but if you are dealing with specific issues, it's better to work with a professional who can guide you through the most effective sequence. Another key to this exercise is the integration of breathing and movement. During the active portion of the movement, we should be exhaling, and when the body is not moving, we should be inhaling. Inhalation requires the relaxation of the muscles that support breathing to allow the lungs to expand. If you are moving during exhalation in Sotai, you are contracting your muscles while the muscles involved in your breathing are doing the opposite. The musculoskeletal and nervous system do not coordinate very well under these circumstances. Get in touch with me with any questions, or to inquire about online coaching, upcoming workshops, and in-person Sotai therapy sessions. Thank you. ----- The background music in this video is by an artist named Aatsi:   / aatsi