PROXIMAL
An Introduction to Aerial Theory
As humans we are bound by gravity. In aerial arts we create the illusion of resisting gravity. In order to seemingly defy the laws of physics, some exciting challenges have to be met. Proximal describes how the body moves through three dimensional space, centered at one place, the pelvis.
To get started, you will be introduced to 10 progressions that focus on the fundamentals of aerial movement. These 10 progressions are based on key motions of the pelvis. Proximal will help you to assess & refine your abilities for inverting, beats, front balances, hip keys, levering and much much more! This all-level textbook is designed for two kinds of readers: those who want practice, and those who are seeking discovery.
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What to expect on the inside
242 pages - 900 photos - 60+ illustrations
Explanation of theory
Illustration for mechanisms around the pelvis
Conditioning
Straddle ups and beats
Back balance, front balance, and dynamic weight shifts
Levering to improve sitting up
Forward rotation drops
Hip keys and c-shaping
Levering for one leg with knee drops
Cross lateral roll ups in all the fundamental directions
Reverse hip key and c-shaping in back balance
Movements to access the vertical plane
Spinal position definitions
Glossary for all terminology
Why the sling?
There are so many skills to learn: wraps, drops, transitions, and climbs. It is difficult to pay attention to posture when you're already under the stress of safety and remembering the next move. The sling offers you the ability to take stress off your arms while allowing your body to focus its attention on refining pathways. Spending time repeating simple exercises is necessary in any art form to improve. This book combines many movement disciplines into one coherent plan to improve your core strength, technique, and understanding of theory.
A sneak peak inside the book
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