Vol.05, Ribs

Koto on how the ribs move, how he reads them and how he works with them: upward, downward, side-lying and seated. Filmed at a seminar in Japan on 18 May 2022.

1. PrologueThe work of sending words of hope.1:10:19
2. Ribs: overviewKoto on why he doesn't judge the ribs by shape alone.31:41
3. Ribs, upward: explanation and demonstrationKoto raises risen ribs once, then lowers them.9:24
4. Ribs, upward: class practiceThe class practices taking up the slack in the skin before pressing.23:45
5. Ribs, downward: explanation and demonstrationAfter raising the ribs, Koto brings them down toward the sacrum.11:53
6. Ribs, downward: class practiceKoto tells the class not to add one last push.27:00
7. Ribs, side-lying: explanation and demonstrationKoto lowers the ribs with the arm kept raised.6:02
8. Ribs, side-lying: class practiceKoto tells the class they don't have to do it all at once.36:19
9. Seated work, first rib, and epilogueKoto: this isn't a magic show.25:00