Feet first! Having a sturdy foundation is essential for alignment and stability of the entire musculoskeletal system. In this class we build flexibility and stability in the ankle joints, feet, and lower limb.
The femur bones are the longest and strongest in the body, held in place by strapping muscles—the hamstrings, IT band, and quads. In this class we build strength and stability in the connective tissues in and around the thigh bones.
Building stability in all facets of the hip joints should be part of any daily practice. In this class we distribute forces through the pelvis in order to increase stability and ROM.
Many yoga students launch into weight bearing poses like plank and dog without proper support in the hand and wrist. In this class, we increase dexterity in the many small muscles of the hand in order to safely bear weight on the arms.
Building stability in the upper arms is critical for any weight bearing position like plank, dog, or forearm stand. In this class we work the bicep-tricep balance in order to hold the upper arms stable in all weight bearing poses.
Shoulders are tricky. So many muscles converge at the hub of the shoulder. In this class we make the shoulders light and strong by distributing forces through the collar bones, shoulder joint, and scapula.