Anatomy Snack Bite: Mobile Shoulders

Description

The shoulders are complicated in structure, hence the term "shoulder complex." Its makeup is similar to the pelvic girdle, however, the shoulders are less stable than the hips. Our everyday movements as well as our sporting activities can affect the mobility and stability of the shoulders.

In a yoga practice, students are asked to make movements that are out of the ordinary. For instance, you may be asked to bring your arms overhead, behind your back, under your legs, across your chest, or to hold your body weight away from the floor. Some of these actions may be easy for you. But when we struggle with them, that is when we start to ask "Why?"

In this workshop, we’ll explore what shoulder mobility means by talking looking at:

• Bones, location, and function
• Muscle groupings and primary actions
• Healthy relationship to the spine
• Restrictions and modifications
• Asana from a different perspective