Hand Scapula Relationship

Hand Scapula Relationship

Hand Scapula Relationship There is too much cuing that locks the scapula.  When the scapula follows the hands in space, the bone rhythms and muscular coordination is enhanced.  In upcoming workshop, Anatomy Dances- Sensing the Shoulder Girdle with Lesley A. Powell, we...
Sensing the Rotator Cuff Muscles

Sensing the Rotator Cuff Muscles

Sensing the Rotator Cuff Muscles The rotator cuff muscles are more than doing simple classic exercises of internal and external  with a theraband.  The phrasing of these muscles have a unique timing of keeping the humerus bone centered in the shoulder socket.  When...
Without the ribs there is no shoulder girdle.

Without the ribs there is no shoulder girdle.

As you understand the movement of the ribs and the upper thoracic spine, you will change how you use your shoulders and your arms. In upcoming workshop, Anatomy Dances- Sensing the Shoulder Girdle with Lesley A. Powell, we will explore how the placement of the ribs...
Release into Strength w. Lesley Powell

Release into Strength w. Lesley Powell

In the beginning of Movements Afoot,  I had a wonderful Alexander teacher give a class, Release into Strength.  When the spine is stuck, we use other efforts around fixed places in our bodies.  In January 30 Embodied Anatomy Pilates mat, we are going to explore...