In my last post, I wrote about the infraspinatus and the important contribution it makes toward integral alignment and stability for the shoulders in handstand – or any other weight bearing pose for that matter. Check out the video below for…
Recently, I had an epiphany about my shoulders in handstand: my infraspinatus has been taking a vacation while I’m upside down! This blind spot and the lack of connection here has likely been hampering my ability to invert with confidence and…
The infraspinatus is nestled in the infraspinous fossa of the scapula and attaches the greater tubercle of the humerus. With muscle fibers running horizontally, infraspinatus works with teres minor in external rotation, adduction and stabilization of the shoulder. It is one…
Try this Yoga Tune Up® pose Reverse Crucifix to stretch the rhomboids major and minor. If the serratus anterior is going to do its job holding your scapula on your back, we need its antagonist – the rhomboids – to be…
There’s tightness in my upper back. Maybe it’s masculine energy stuck on the right side. Or maybe it’s feminine energy stuck on the left side. There’s a tightness or tension between my shoulder blades. It could be repetitious unconsciousness instead of…
Not only can a weak supraspinatus muscle hinder everyday activities and workouts, but neglecting the muscle all together can be a source of discomfort and neck pain. Discover your body blind spots by reaching areas that have become neglected or overworked…
Try to hold your arms out to the sides for 5 minutes. Just try it. Ok, for time’s sake try 1 minute. It’s hard, right? Now try it in Warrior 2. Woah! It takes a lot of work! So much is…
If you want to get in touch with your Serratus Anterior and really feel the way it helps integrate your whole magnificent muscular core, Mega Plank is absolute perfect Yoga Tune Up® pose for you to practice. Not only will it…
I have been doing Pilates for over 15 years, and I have been teaching for almost 10, and the questions and proclamations I hear most frequently (“How do I keep my ribs in?” “I have trouble keeping my shoulders down,” “Why…
Did you know that in 2007 The American Chiropractic Association reported that purse-related injuries surged 30%? The average woman’s handbag weighs 5.2 pounds these days and the UK’s Daily Mail reports that the average “Man Bag” weighs almost 13 pounds! That’s like…
