Wild thing/ Wheel — flip over to Wild Thing are fancy & fun looking poses but how can we stay safe while playing around?
I get this question a lot & I thought I’d address some of the ways that I suggest my students stay safe in class ??♀️
☝️The key is always listening to your body & knowing what areas should be firing.
As a new yoga student these were my favourite poses yet I was actually hurting myself not helping myself. Find out what I suggest to my students now & then check back in for a flow into Wild Thing on Friday! ??♀️
P.S. If you want a flow incorporating shoulder flossing like we do in this vid make sure yo check out the Free & Easy 27 minute Yoga Flow from April 7th.
We carry the weight of the world on our shoulders so much of the time but do we take the time to care for them? ?
HOLY COW ? { you’ll get that after the flow hehehe } will your shoulders thank you after this flow.
Let’s start to pay attention to some of the weight we shoulder daily!
This is the next in our beginner flow series but if you’re an athlete don’t fool yourself- shoulder work is no joke. ☝️ Mindful proprioception of specific muscle groups & taming the monkey brain are advanced practices that trick you by dressing in beginner clothing!
So go on- pull up a mat & let’s Sweat & Yoga together for healthier shoulders all around!?
Do you often find your shoulders bugging you in long holds of down dog? ? & I’m not talking arms shaking because you’re working muscles but uncomfortable hurting and pinching? Fear no more ….
Something called joint cent-ration is so important in keeping the shoulders safe in weight bearing poses such as Down Dog & Plank. Don’t want to create a chicken wing {get it???} — & if you don’t check out the video from April 10th !
It’s pretty simple actually {simple & easy are 2 different things FYI} – just 2 placements will keep you safe in weight bearing postures in your shoulders! Find out what those are here!!☝️
Get to know your shoulders and the differences between sides in your shoulder stability & mobility! Then come back on Friday for a Yoga Flow for Shoulder Stability.
OR if you are feeling Superman about your new knowledge check out last Friday’s Flow.
P.S. If you’re interested in getting more intertwined into your yoga practice Sign up here to be informed for the next round of The Final Reset!
Let’s grill some chicken wing shall we? { get it? winged scapula = chicken wing? ? * insert me rolling on the floor laughing at my own joke * }
Today’s class is all about getting the Serratus Anterior {aka Superhero muscle ? } to fire!
Why is it called the Superhero muscle? {truth be told I may be the only one that calls it that *guilty* ?} What’s a winged Scapula? What does it feel like? Find out all that in Monday’s video It explains those Q’s- P.S. You’re gonna wanna watch thet vid first to be in the know. ?
Then when you’re all informed on the Superhero muscle come back here. Pull up a mat & then we can get some firing of those fun muscles here while we Sweat & Yoga.
Let’s get started! Shall we?
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If you have any pre existing conditions please speak to a Dr. before performing any of these exercises – I always encourage you to drive your own vessel I can’t know what you’re feeling In your body – my goal is to help you get better at hearing it but at the end of the day all of this is up to you and therefore by doing this video you release Suncana and sweat and yoga from any liability.
A broken wing got you down? {Sorry I couldn’t help myself?}
☝️** Important **
If you suspect you have a winged scapula do go see someone in person – this is just a general overview & an account of the things I learned in my yoga practice & teaching that has affected me **
Until I discovered what was happening in my Serratus Anterior & Rhomboids I was at a loss of why my shoulder clicked when certain movements happened. {handstands were like a shoulder symphony ??♀️}
Getting in touch with your body & understanding why/what/when/where & how – being a detective of your muscles, organs & tissues always puts you at an advantage.
Learn a little about some of my issues & other common attachment issues w your winged scapula here.
On Friday we are going to go full on Superhero & put that Serratus Anterior to work! So make sure you come back for that ?
But for now grab a mug of something’ warm and let’s get to some embodiment ✌️
Ever had an AH-AH moment about connection? Well buckle your seats for another! ?
In this flow we play around with some of the Fascial Lines described in Monday’s talk ??♀️help create some of those Ah-Ah moments. Some Spinal Line work to help you picture some of the connections within our bodies. Like HELLO- opposite shoulder to opposite hip! With how intertwined we are it kinda becomes a which came first the chicken or the egg scenario {the shoulder or the hip?} What do you think?
Clearly I have a weaker shoulder and a stronger shoulder ?♀️ – do you?? Find out more about your shoulder & Down Dog on April 17!
For now – pull up a mat & let’s sweat & yoga. ??
P.S. As you listen to my horse breathing in some of the shoulder moves as we link movement to breath – think about how the diaphragm is entangled with the shoulders and how they can affect each other via those spinal lines!
💦 Sweat & Radiance
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If you are interested in joining my growing wellness team shoot me an e-mail at sweatandyoga@gmail.com
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links which means if you happen to make a purchase through one of the links, Sweat & Yoga will earn a small commission. Thanks so much for the support!
If you have any pre existing conditions please speak to a Dr. before performing any of these exercises – I always encourage you to drive your own vessel I can’t know what you’re feeling In your body – my goal is to help you get better at hearing it but at the end of the day all of this is up to you and therefore by doing this video you release Suncana and sweat and yoga from any liability.
So many questions lately about shoulder mobility & safety in Yoga!
As a result I figured this was a great topic for bringing us through April as the Spring air makes us want to handstand everywhere.
Keeping safe & mobile in the shoulders is a lot more complex than we give it credit for. This is made evident by the amount of fascial lines that cross & intertwine & increase the complexity of the shoulder joint!
This video is a SUPER simplified outline of 5 of the lines that I find super important for shoulder mobility & starting to think critically how what you do on one end of your body can affect the other end & I’m not talking’ food input & output {hehe}
These lines are:
* The Front Functional Fascial Line
* The Back Functional Fascial Line
* The Superficial Back Line
* The Spinal Fascial Line
* The Deep Front Line
So check out where these connect so you can start to think a little more critically about how these lines of pull affect your day to day movements. ??♀️
Then make sure you come back Friday for a Flow Friday so we can ? Sweat & Yoga through some of these movements!
And now onto your regularly scheduled programming ✌️
Welcome to the 31 day #exercisehabit challenge
The peak pose in this strong body yoga flow is Goddess- we build to one of the most stable & powerful poses in Yoga ?
The goal is to help you finish off the month on a positive note. Rolling into the next month grounded & ready to take on whatever challenges come your way!
The motivation that’s been building this month is taking us into April with a bang!
First thing first! Think of a Sankalpa you would like to set {a positively framed statement} we’ll use it in savasana &….
I’ll meet you on the mat!
💦 Sweat & Radiance
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USEFUL RESOURCES :
💌 E-mail list and 10% off coupon { to make sure you neva eva miss the weekly love notes}: http://sweatandyoga.com10off
The Only Essential Oil brand I love and trust: https://www.mydoterra.com/sweatandyoga/#/
If you are interested in joining my growing wellness team shoot me an e-mail at sweatandyoga@gmail.com
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links which means if you happen to make a purchase through one of the links, Sweat & Yoga will earn a small commission. Thanks so much for the support!
If you have any pre existing conditions please speak to a Dr. before performing any of these exercises – I always encourage you to drive your own vessel I can’t know what you’re feeling In your body – my goal is to help you get better at hearing it but at the end of the day all of this is up to you and therefore by doing this video you release Suncana and sweat and yoga from any liability.
Apparently lots of you guys and the peeps doing The Final Reset have other people you don’t want to wake w your practice. So I get this request a lot. I listened & designed a flow that helps you move & work ? but quite enough not to wake the hibernating souls around ya!
No more excuses….
This month we are all about ditching any of the excuses or blocks around motivation! If you have anything else standing in your way- Let me know {here ? or on Instagram – www.instagram.com/suncanabco } We can brainstorm together to get you to your healthiest self!
P.S. In case you can’t tell by my facial expressions during the beginner ab work – it ain’t easy! ?
