Several years ago I drew on several space harmony sequences to facilitate my recovery from back surgery.
Naturally, prior to and following the surgery, I was in physical therapy, where most of the prescribed exercises were repetitive, two-dimensional actions. Finally it occurred to me that I could repeat these exercises forever without being rehabilitated for movement in three-dimensions. That is when I began to use Choreutics for movement invention.
For example, I was prescribed a series of “nerve flossing” exercises for the legs done lying supine. Rather than let the upper body remain passive, I incorporated polar triangles leading with the arms.
I also used the peripheral Primary Scales as a gentle way to introduce three-dimensional movement. I could trace this meandering sequence seated, leading with one arm and incorporating shaping in the torso. This was a safe and pain-free exercise that helped me feel more confident about moving as I recovered.
Space harmony has many uses. Find out more in “The Movement Harmony Project Part 1 – Space Harmonies” starting July 10.