Creating Shapes TLP Way

Question 1

8 core princples

Answer 1

1. Breath
2. Setting Foundation
3. Root Rebound
4. Actions and Cueing
5. Pose and component parts
6. Movement v Static
7. Stability
8. Control v Surrender
9. Truth

Question 2

2 differing approaches to setting foundations for shapes
[2. Setting Foundation]

Answer 2

1. Classical Shape Alignment
2. Modern Shape Alignment

Question 3

What is Classical Shape Alignment and Modern Shape Alignment? Which is best?
[2. Setting Foundation]

Answer 3

Classical Shape Alignment - work to fit bodies into strict pre-set classical alignments. Fit body to the pose.
2. Modern Shape Alignment - allow shape of pose to be adjusted to be more accessible. Modify shape to fit body.

Try to find a balance.

Question 4

What is root rebound?

Answer 4

When we apply downward force, there is a direct upward reaction. We do this to create length in our bodies.

Question 5

What is an action?
[4. Actions and Cueing]

Answer 5

An action is an internal movement or effort within the body to find lightness and lift.
Interval activations through muscular trains

Question 6

The most effective way to communicate action is…
[4. Actions and Cueing]

Answer 6

…to not ask for a muscle to fire but internally directed movement from muscles, bones, skun,

Question 7

4 action elements to keep in mind when bringing a student into a shape/cueing
[4. Actions and Cueing]

Answer 7

1. Simple actions and counter actions
2. Positions v actions
3. Complementary actions
4. Directional actions

Question 8

Describe simple actions and counter actions
[4. Actions and Cueing]

Answer 8

Both actions are necessary in order to keep pose aligned.

Question 9

Describe positions vs actions
[4. Actions and Cueing]

Answer 9

The body is in a particular position. When we introduce actions, we direct the muscles to encourage the bones to move from one position to another.

Question 10

Describe complementary actions
[4. Actions and Cueing]

Answer 10

Pair of actions performed simultaneously to move body in one direction.

Question 11

Describe directional actions
[4. Actions and Cueing]

Answer 11

e.g. weight transferring, lifting through fingers, micro directions

Question 12

what are the 3 component parts of poses
[5. Pose and component parts]

Answer 12

1. Prepatory pose - appears throughout practice as you train mind and body for more complex shapes.
2. Counterpose - for every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction.
3. Transitional pose - unwind the body gradually. enable a gradual shift from one range of motion to another