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Oct 7, 20193 min read

Deconstructing Down Dog Part 10 or 10 Structural anomalies

Part 10 of 10...Structural anomalies or an orthopedic profile that has maybe changed because of life experiences. These will dictate the...

Oct 7, 20192 min read

Deconstructing Down Dog Part 9 of 10 Hand Position

Just like any pose, lift or technique the pose must adjust to the body. We can only make so many adjustments before the pose, lift or...

Sep 23, 20193 min read

Deconstructing Down Dog Part 8 of 10 Head and Neck Position

Head and neck position for down dog. I’ve heard some instructors say “let is dangle” I’ve heard other instructors say “tuck your chin...

Sep 2, 20195 min read

Deconstructing Down Dog Putting it All Together Part 5 of 10

In the first 4 videos I gave a bit of a background as to why someone would have difficulty finding a down dog position. In the previous...

Jul 15, 20194 min read

Deconstructing Down Dog Part 4 of 10

If the person is shifted forwards in their down dog and the gleno-humoral joint (shoulder) is positioned closer to the hands or over the...

Nov 5, 20181 min read

Deconstructing Down Dog part 1 of 10

Down dog is one of yoga's signature poses. It is also a deceptive pose as it is one of the hardest poses to master. We have people who...

Jan 3, 20182 min read

How to Minimize Wrist Pain in Yoga

How can you begin to minimize the load being placed onto the wrist, the passive structures of the shoulders and the neck? There is a...

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