The question of the month was: Which muscles or muscle groups prevent me from binding in Marichyasana C? As usual, I give my response and nothing is ever as simple as it might seem.
The Teres Major Muscle
Teres Major is this month’s muscle of the month. Get information on where this muscle is, where it attaches, it’s function and where it shows up in your yoga practice!
The Brachialis Muscle
This month’s muscle of the month is the Brachialis Muscle. As usual we break down the muscle, what the name means, where it attaches, what actions it does, and where we see it contracting or lengthening in our yoga practice.
The Biceps Brachii Muscle
This month’s muscle of the month is the Biceps Brachii Muscle. As usual we break down the muscle, what the name means, where it attaches, what actions it does, and where we see it contracting or lengthening in our yoga practice.
The Levator Scapulae Muscle
This month’s muscle of the month is the Levator Scapulae! It can definitely be a real “pain in the neck” if it gets pissed off. As usual get a concise look at this muscle, it’s attachments, function, and dysfunction.
The Pectoralis Minor Muscle
The pectoralis minor is the muscle of the month. As usual we give a simple and straight forward presentation of its attachments and function with application to yoga.
The Trapezius Muscle
The trapezius muscle is this month’s muscle of the month. As usual we describe its attachments and its functions in a simple and straightforward manner.
Sun Salutations Part 6 – Lowering Into Chaturanga
In part 6 of the Sun Salutation series we take a closer look at the landing and lowering down into chaturanga dandasana after jumping or stepping back. As usual, we want to set up patterns that help us evolve in our practice.
The Rhomboid Muscle
The rhomboid muscle is this months muscle of the month. What do the words mean, where does it attach, and what actions does it do? Read more to find out the details.
Jump Back in Sun Salutations – Part 5
Now that we have established some hand foundation in Part 4 of this sun salutation series, let me say something really obvious. If you don’t pour all of the weight into your hands before you try to jump back, it’s going to be difficult to get your feet off the floor. It will literally make your legs heavier.