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In this video we explain the six different articulations of the shoulder joint and how to effectively perform a CAR (controlled articular rotation) from a standing, seated, quadruped and prone position. The basic articulations: Flexion and Extension Abduction and Adduction Internal and External Rotation The … Read more
In an earlier post we touched on what CARs (controlled articular rotations) were and why they are important to learn for postural yoga. However the importance of joint articulation and rotation goes way beyond the scope of yoga. Movement is part of our everyday lives … Read more
I would sound redundant by saying that this year has been a tough one. Let’s face it, this year has been UNPRECEDENTED, to say the least. Many people and businesses had to make a change in how they operate. These changes came at a price … Read more
The lunge is an essential tool in any movement practice. In yoga asana, it can be found in a majority of the standing postures making it a staple part of the practice overall. If we break down the articulations (angles) used in the lunge. We … Read more
Wheel, triangle, chair and plank are just a few of the many shapes we create in the body during a yoga class. These shapes are derived from the “look” of the poses, however a shape does not tell the full story of what’s behind a … Read more
Welcome to the cue corner.. In this article, we are going to talk about a common cue that is used while reaching the arms up overhead in yoga and group fitness. “pull your shoulders down the back” instructor What is it doing? Taking the arms … Read more
As a follow-up to last weeks article about “how to flex your spine”. Here are some easy to follow exercise patterns to begin your spinal flexion journey. These can be done by anybody and you do not need to be in good physical shape to … Read more
Spinal flexion is one of the most important movements that is often neglected. Common sayings like, “don’t round your back”, “stand up straight” and “keep a neutral spine” not only move us away from flexion, but build habits of avoiding it altogether. When avoided, it … Read more
Twisting in yoga has long been regarded as a way to detox and cleanse the body. It is commonly associated with an idea of “wringing out a towel”, as if there is a way your spine soaks up toxins that then need to be released … Read more
The more time one spends teaching yoga, the more they tend to learn about the body. In my case, the more I learn about the body and how it works, the more I move away from the idea of peak poses and classical sequencing. In … Read more
