Covered in 4.3:
-Many yoga postures involve external rotation of the humerus and pronation of the forearm and palm
-The 4 muscles of the rotator cuff:
-Supraspinatus: above the spine of the scapula
-Infraspinatus: below the spine of the scapula
-Subscapularis: underneath on the rib side of the scapula
-Teres Minor: axillary border of the scapula to the humerus
-These muscles are not designed to bear weight!
-Always ask for external rotation of the arms before flexion (creates more space so the humerus can safely bypass the acromion process)
-Take the arms wider apart (or fingers pointing slightly outward at 45 degrees) in Downward Dog to create more space in the shoulders
Covered in 4.4:
-When your scapulae are muscularly glued onto your back, you are stronger and better able to support your body weight in yoga
-A muscle called serratus anterior attaches to the medial border of the scapulae and performs this stabilizing action
-Demonstration of “Serratus Push...