Slide your way to more mobile, stable shoulders in this practice using a blanket for drills on the floor and some fun variations of surya namaskar!

Take it back to the basics when it comes to shoulder mechanics in surya namaskara, or sun salutation A. This workshop explores the nuances of alignment and activation of the serratus anterior muscle for improved upward scapular rotation and finding powerful transitions.

Use a block to find new ways of moving the shoulders and thoracic spine- especially great for those of us who spend any extended amounts of time in front of a computer!

Prep the thoracic spine, shoulders, core and hips to find comfort in this deep back bend! Your entire body will thank you!

Refine scapular positioning to maximize shoulder extension and find active, strong feet in this practice working into variations of toe stand. (Stay tuned to the end of class for additional musings on shoulder mechanics)

Explore end range shoulder flexion both passively and actively to prepare for backbends with the arms overhead. Then, apply these ideas to common postures for improved spinal mobility and core stabilization!

Build heat in the core and shoulders while mobilizing the thoracic spine in this brief but fiery practice.

Root through hands and stabilize shoulders for maximum strength in this side crow variation on the elbow!

Root through hands and shoulders to stabilize and build strength in transitions for a 2 legged plank!

Use a strap to explore how the shoulder blades move alongside the thoracic spine as you get to know the scapulo-thoracic joint. Encourage strength in the shoulders and build to a balancing variation of downward facing dog!

Apply scapular (shoulder blades) protraction + retraction to many common postures to open the upper thoracic spine in new ways!

Explore deeper levels of shoulder and hip rotation by adding binds in common standing postures, working up to a bound ardha chandrasana, or half moon pose.

Embrace the support of the wall as you expand the position of the shoulder, spine and hips in common standing postures!

Refine scapular (shoulder blade) positioning to improve the mechanics of overhead movements and stabilize arm balances!

Activate the hip and shoulders to support twists through the low thoracic, lumbar spine and pelvis!

Free the movement of the ribcage from the shoulders and pelvis to explore binding in deep twists!

Use the strap to activate the shoulders and open the chest in several different postures. Then, put the pieces together in a rejuvenating bound forward fold. Your entire body with thank you!

Encourage muscle engagement and stability of the shoulders while opening some commonly stuck places.

Explore the interconnectedness of the shoulders, thoracic and cervical spine as you ignite the back body for purvotanasana or reverse plank pose.

Warm the body by connecting with the rotation of the thoracic spine and shoulder girdle. Play with transitioning your weight to feel buoyant and, maybe, fly!