In this DVD demonstrating Transitions, Ohashi gives more than one option in each position, depending on the therapist’s and receiver’s body size. The pace has been slowed so you can easily follow his movements while you practice. You may find that one technique works better for you than another one.
His language is simple with few technical terms. One term is “hara.” Important in many bodywork modalities, the “hara” is the area of the body between the solar plexus and pubic bone. Using the hara in these techniques is critical to accomplishing them successfully with comfort for the receiver and safety for the therapist or giver. The goal is to use the strength of your entire body, not just the muscles in your arms and hands.
In places his language is colorful. For example, when he says “Then I fall down” (at the end of a some transitions), he means he is leaning back and using the weight of his entire body to accomplish the movement.
Ohashi demonstrates many safe and highly effective transfer techniques designed to help you save your body in your practice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DksRbl7HYA8
CONTENTS
Part 1
- Supine position to Sit Up position
- Sit Up to Prone
- Prone to Supine
- Supine to Prone
- Sit Up to Side Position
- Side Position to Prone
Part 2
- Chair to Standing Up
- Chair to Carry
- Chair to Chair
- Bed to Sitting Up
- Bed to Standing Up
- Bed to Chair
- Supine to Standing Up
- Prone to Standing Up
