On Suspension and the Reclining Transition
Group: Author: Nathalie Dore | Posted: 2026-04-22
You mention here that you love this, why? It’s hard! I will try the tip to reduce tension in my hip flexors and abs.
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Section titled “Replies”Reply by Patrick — 2026-04-22
Section titled “Reply by Patrick — 2026-04-22”Glad you found the answer in the video. The hip flexor and abs tension you’re noticing is a useful signal: in Suspension, if you’re working hard there, the knees are usually a bit too high or too far forward. A small adjustment (knees slightly closer to the chest, or feet slightly lower) tends to reduce the effort without changing the quality of the position.
On why we love it: partly it’s how fluidly it slots between forms, but more than that it’s the interplay it sets up between controlling the movement and using the weight of the limbs. As you get used to finding the line over the center of gravity through the transition, the whole thing starts to feel less like holding and more like floating. Suspension and Reclining Transition also stay entirely active with a minimal point of contact, which is what makes them useful as diagnostic positions and why they get inserted so often between forms.
Also, we saw your post about Neuropsychology Day before it came down. The Eventbrite page doesn’t list every presenter. There are close to 25 to 30 presentations across the morning and afternoon from researchers, post-doctoral students, and other professionals. Ours is scheduled between 2:30 and 5:00 PM. The full day runs from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM and includes the Brenda Milner lecture, and we’d recommend checking out the entire event if you have the time.