Join me online this Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning some great Therapeutic Yoga! Here’s what I’ve got on the menu this week:
Tues. Aug. 26th - 6:00-7:00pm
Traps Class:
The Hidden Source of
Neck & Shoulder Pain
Let's explore our neck a from another angle this week and take a look at our Trapezius muscles and their associated fascia and functions. Our trapezius muscle is a large, flat, diamond shaped muscle that spans over 12 spinal vertebrae and covers a large area of our back including our neck, shoulders, and ribs. Their fascia integrates and connects the strong tissues of our lower back and the back of our legs, with the tissues that move our ribs, shoulders, arms, and neck. This single back muscle is involved in a much wider array of movement strategies than most ever consider! When it becomes adhered or dysfunctional, as it tends to do in a variety of ways, it can lead to a cascading effect of misalignment, compensation, pain, and is often the hidden culprit behind a neck that never seems to heal. Join me for this class as we learn to asses and repair the physical function, flexibility, strength, mobility, and dysfunction in your traps and give your neck and back the relief they desire!
Wed. Aug. 27th - 9:30-10:45am
The Diaphragm Class
Better Breathing Starts Here
The diaphragm is a dome shaped muscle at the base of your ribcage which separates your lung cavity from your abdominal cavity and functions as your primary muscle of respiration, controlling over 75% of your capacity to breath. Since breathing is our most vital function, we can immediately appreciate how important the diaphragm is to living life! However, your diaphragm allows you to do more than just breath. It also acts as part of our body's core support system, helping to control our posture, it aids in digestive processes, mobilizes your abdominal organs, helps your kidneys filter toxins, controls internal pressure, prevents acid reflux, aids in lymphatic movement, and helps to control tone in our parasympathetic nervous system. This single muscle is the master of many important body functions, and yet it rarely receives the attention or care it deserves! In this class we will learn to strengthen, stretch, and mobilize this critical muscle, as well as exploring ways to remove fascial adhesions, increase efficiency, and repair any areas that have opportunities for better health and diaphragmatic happiness. This class will leave you feeling more relaxed, more alive, and more connected to your breath and the possibilities it brings to life!
Register at: www.centeredwithinyoga.com/in-person-and-virtual-classes
I look forward to seeing you in class!