Basic Body Positions (Part 1)

Summary

This lesson introduces seven basic body positions, including standing, sitting, lying, kneeling, arm, hand, and walking positions. The focus is on the first four: standing, sitting, lying, and kneeling. Standing positions include feet together, stride, lunge, and closed standing. In sitting positions, we cover long sitting, stride sitting, side sitting, frog sitting, tuck sitting, and cross sitting. Lying positions explore back, prone, and side lying. Kneeling positions include kneeling, kneel sitting, and half kneeling. The lesson provides essential demonstrations for each position to enhance body awareness and control.

Takeaways

• 😀 Basic body positions are categorized into seven major types: standing, sitting, lying, kneeling, arm, hands, and walking positions.
• 😀 In this lesson, the focus is on four key body positions: standing, sitting, lying, and kneeling.
• 😀 Standing positions include four types: feet close together, stride standing, lunge standing, and closed standing.
• 😀 Sitting positions are more varied, with six types: long sitting, stride sitting, side sitting, frog sitting, tuck sitting, and cross sitting.
• 😀 Lying positions consist of three types: supine (back) lying, prone (throne) lying, and side lying.
• 😀 Kneeling positions are divided into three types: kneeling (mean), kneel sitting, and half kneeling.
• 😀 In the standing position, the feet can be close together or in parallel, or positioned in a stride or lunge position for balance.
• 😀 Sitting positions focus on body posture and alignment, such as keeping the back erect or legs spread apart.
• 😀 Lying positions emphasize body extension and alignment, with supine lying featuring arms overhead and prone lying requiring arms forward.
• 😀 Kneeling positions are mainly about balance and posture, with one knee up in the half kneeling position and the other two positions focusing on stability and body alignment.

Q & A

What are the seven major body positions discussed in the lesson?

The seven major body positions are: standing positions, sitting positions, lying positions, kneeling positions, arm positions, hands positions, and walking positions.

Which body positions will be the focus of this lesson?

This lesson will focus on the first four body positions: standing, sitting, lying, and kneeling positions.

How many types of standing positions are covered in the lesson?

There are four types of standing positions covered in the lesson.

Can you describe the first standing position?

The first standing position is when the feet are close together or in parallel, and the arms are at both sides.

What is the difference between the 'lunge standing' and 'closed standing' positions?

In the 'lunge standing' position, one knee is bent, and the other leg is extended backward with the weight on both feet and hands on hips. In 'closed standing,' the legs rotate inward at the hip joints, and the inner borders of the feet touch.

How many sitting positions are discussed in the lesson?

There are six sitting positions discussed in the lesson.

What is the 'long sitting' position?

The 'long sitting' position involves sitting with legs extended forward, toes pointed, trunk erect, and hands on hips.

In the kneeling positions, what is the key difference between 'kneeling mean' and 'kneel sitting'?

'Kneeling mean' involves kneeling on both knees with knees close together and the body erect with hands on hips. In 'kneel sitting,' the thighs are near horizontal, and the buttocks rest on the heels with the upper body vertical.

What is the 'back lying' position?

In the 'back lying' position, the body is extended with arms overhead, and the toes are pointed while lying on the back.

Which position involves lying on the side with one hand overhead and the other bent close to the chest?

The 'side lying' position involves the body being extended with one hand overhead and the other hand bent near the chest, while the body is in contact with the floor.