C-Spine in each Movement

[Anonymous]

Greetings,

Although a few have posted on this topic, I still feel unclear as to how and when to apply the c-spine in each movement. Below I will list each movement and how I understand it should be done in the simplist manner I can manage. Feel free to correct or add to my rendering.

#1 – C-spine as hands are rising/falling.
#2 – Bend forward at the kwa with no C-spine.
#3 – Bend forward and to the sides at the kwa with no C-spine.
#4,5,6 – C-spine as hands are falling.

*Also, it is my understanding that during closing the kwa without bending forward is done by thrusting the pelvis. Is this correct? Partially correct? Or is there more to it.

Thanks everyone,

Kevin

[Anonymous]

My understanding is similar but slightly different. I understand C-spine is done in all movements just to different degree. The difference between the movements will be in the extent to which we bend at kwa:
Movement 1 – first half no bend, second half distinctive bend at kwa
Mov 2 – Mov 4 – Lots of kwa bend
Mov 5-6 – no bend, only close-open kwa.

Curious to hear comments from long term practitioners.

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