ABSTRACT

This book explores how we go about creating the connections within us that allow us to become fully embodied human beings in the world. It provides some very personal memories of Irmgard Bartenieff and the development of her approach to Fundamentals.

chapter Chapter 1|10 pages

Personal Memories of Irmgard Bartenieff

chapter Chapter 2|8 pages

What Is Fundamental?

chapter Chapter 3|11 pages

Why Return to Fundamental Patterns?

chapter Chapter 5|12 pages

What Are Principles of Bartenieff Fundamentals?

chapter Chapter 6|16 pages

Breath

chapter Chapter 7|17 pages

Core-Distal Connectivity

chapter Chapter 8|25 pages

Head-Tail Connectivity

chapter Chapter 9|53 pages

Upper-Lower Connectivity

chapter Chapter 10|11 pages

Body-Half Connectivity

chapter Chapter 11|24 pages

Cross-Lateral Connectivity

chapter Chapter 12|16 pages

Integration