Session 3 Preparation — April 18, 2026
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Session 3 Prep — April 18, 2026
Section titled “Session 3 Prep — April 18, 2026”Studio 2 | 9:10-10:50 AM (~100 min) Assignment: Segment 3, Lessons 3.9-3.14 (~43 min)
Framing
Section titled “Framing”Segment 3 gives the overview of the foci system. The group now has the conceptual map of all foci — but only a subset have been covered practically so far, and the system continues to develop in later Primer segments. Today isn’t about “completing” foci. It’s about adding practical experience inside what’s been introduced, and moving at a slightly faster pace now that the basic vocabulary is in place.
Session Flow
Section titled “Session Flow”| Block | Min | Lead | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening | 3 | Patrick | Frame pace shift — more practice, less explanation as vocabulary lands |
| Ignition | 5 | Asia | |
| Standing review | 15 | Asia | Squat, Star Form, Star Tilt (quicker — shorthand via named concepts) |
| Front Lunge Extension review + Torsion (new) | 15 | Patrick | Build Torsion from last week’s Extension |
| Peak Hold review | 4 | Patrick | Brief — reinforce from last week |
| V-Sit (new) | 8 | Patrick | Converge pair — closes loop from S2 |
| Square Cross Inflection (new) | 13 | Patrick | Primary new form from the assignment |
| Simple Cross Inflection review | 4 | Patrick | Link from Square Cross |
| Seated Wide Inflection (new) | 9 | Patrick | Inflect focus, wide-legged seated |
| Seated Inflection (new) | 7 | Patrick | Inflect focus, legs together |
| Assimilation | 7 | Patrick | |
| Q&A + closing | 10 | Both | Questions, assignment, forum nudge |
Whoever isn’t leading assists.
New forms today
Section titled “New forms today”- Front (High) Lunge Torsion — builds on last week’s Lunge Extension
- V-Sit — Converge pair with Peak Hold; closes the S2 loop
- Square Cross Inflection — in the assignment; primary anchor
- Seated Wide Inflection — in the assignment
- Seated Inflection — in the assignment
Held back (Session 4 or later): Wide Squat, Suspended Star Inflection.
Carry-forward from Session 2
Section titled “Carry-forward from Session 2”- Navel-to-spine deconditioning check — continue during Star Form and seated/floor work
- Smart Revisit reinforcement — likely to come up again (Marta’s PrimerPrint thread)
- Breath as intensity indicator (“if you can’t carry on a conversation, lower the arms”)
- Moderation on Peak Hold — ask if anyone felt the delayed onset at home
- Foci named so far: Converge, Ascend. Today touches Inflect practically (Square Cross) without requiring a full concept block — name it in passing
Live from Session 1
Section titled “Live from Session 1”- Co-teaching: neutral cueing when redirecting mid-form. If the trajectory needs to shift, add a cue rather than a meta-comment.
- James’s shoulder — Observe + Verbal Assist where warranted, particularly during Peak Hold and Square Cross Inflection exit.
Q&A notes
Section titled “Q&A notes”- Open floor — questions from today and from the Segment 3 assignment
- Expected carry-forward threads: sensation/phenomenology (Natalie, Noémie), facial tension (Caitlin), revisit ratio
- Forum nudge: “Post it to the forum — better answer there than in the moment”
- Assignment 4: Segment 4, opening lessons (confirm exact range before session close)
If time runs short
Section titled “If time runs short”- Cut Seated Inflection — Seated Wide covers the Inflect focus for seated work; legs-together can land in S4
- Cut Front Lunge Torsion — natural S4 addition off last week’s Extension
- Do not cut Square Cross Inflection, Seated Wide Inflection, or Assimilation
- Keep review blocks tight — the group has the concepts now; don’t re-teach
If time runs long
Section titled “If time runs long”- Add Suspended Star Inflection — first floor-less Inflect form, pairs well with Square Cross
- Extend Q&A rather than adding forms