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BALANCED BRAIN ~ THRIVING CHILD

Kim Lowack

Duck and Pigeon Walking with Stick

Duck and Pigeons are a continuation of the Moro Reflex integration process and should be completed as follows:

Technique: while holding a stick, the thumbs will face in the opposite direction that the toes are facing. When the toes are in the toe-in positions (pigeon) then the thumbs will face outward for holding the stick.  When the toes are outward facing (duck) the thumbs will face inward.

Frequency:

  • 1-2 x daily
  • Walking forward 15-20 feet in both positions
  • Walking backward 15-20 feet in both positions

Undesired reactions:

  • holding breath.
  • maintain arms in elbows straight position
  • wavering of the arms up or down or side to side etc.
  • toe curling
  • walking on the edge of the feet
  • the stick does not stay level.
  • hands or arms turn while walking.
  • upper body swaying
  • upper body bends forward or backward.
  • facial movements-clenched jaw, jaw moving, tongue sticking out.
  • legs too straight-knees are locked while walking.
  • legs too wide - like riding a horse
  • hips rotate or twist

Modification with tape on the floor