Week EIGHT - neck, mid-spine, shoulder blades
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Full Saturday Class
This is the full, uninterrupted class from Saturday, February 25th. You’ll get lots of details and options in the full class. For a more concise practice, find the shorter video clips + Q&A below.
Time Stamps:
00:00 - 01:06 - Quick intro
01:06 - 32:30 - Full upper body movement practice for neck, upper spine, and shoulder blades
32:30 - 33:50 - What to expect from this work, and how to mitigate a negative response
33:50 - 39:43 - Q&A (detailed below)
Practice Videos
Movement Flow routine for UPPER BODY - neck (cervical spine), upper (thoracic) spine, and shoulder blades (scapulae)
Remember, you are in charge of how much tension you use: less if you feel pain or instability, and more if you want to progress in building strength in and around that joint.
Move to this class as often as you like!
Class Q&A
Time Stamps:
00:00 - 01:09 - What do I do if I feel a lot of tension or achy around my upper back/neck, even when I do this work?
01:55 - 03:30 - My ribs don’t move, I find it hard to breathe; what should I do?
03:39 - 04:24 - Ways to assist working on breathing more effectively
04:24 - 05:25 - Why this movement is more scientific than other movement practices
05:29 - 05:56 - I hear a lot of snap-crackle-popping along my spine with this movement; is that ok?
05:56 - end - Summary, do this work a few more times to really feel what you’re doing better