ABCs of the Shoulder: Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Cueing in Yoga
Yoga Meets Movement Science
English - October 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB - ★★★★ - 92 ratingsFitness Health & Fitness Alternative Health yoga yoga teacher yoga teacher training yoga biomechanics yoga anatomy yoga tutorial yoga tips yoga instructor yoga student yoga workshop Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss all things shoulders!
Points of discussion include:
The anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder joint complexCommon micromanaging shoulder cues we hear in the yoga, movement, & fitness worldsThe biomechanics of how to strengthen the shouldersDoes yoga really strengthen the shoulders?How can we protect the shoulders from pain and injury in yoga?Why do many people’s shoulders pop and click so much?Should we fix rounded-forward shoulders?Is transitioning from side plank to wild thing inherently risky for the shoulder?…And much more!Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Brand new program! 5 Weeks to Strong & Flexible Shoulders
Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis
Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni
Strength for Yoga email newsletter
Podcast episode: Posture is Overrated w/ Todd Hargrove
YouTube video: Should We Avoid Closed to Open Hip Transitions in Yoga?
To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram
Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.
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