Thank you so much for clarifying "Roll your shoulders blades DOWN and away from your ears." I always thought that cue meant to draw both scapulas down your spine causing depression. Now I know!
Thank you for a VERY good explanation and demonstration. The fact that you go through the names of the bones and rotation directions gave me confidence that you know what you are teaching. First time I could really be sure what inward rotation is because you explained all the directions. Thanks 🙏
Thank you! I would love more of these please, I often wonder which muscles I am supposed to be engaging specifically or which way to rotate them etc.! Very helpful!
Oh, my god, Cathy, THANK YOU. This has been THE MOST helpful explanation for shoulder positioning in downward dog. After five years of practicing yoga, I finally understand exactly what needs to be done. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I do have a request though--would it be possible to make a video where you can explain how people with hyperextension should be tackling arm rotation in downward dog? I have hyperextension and my elbows sometimes end up taking a lot of heat during downward dog. When I flex my arms, my elbows are automatically turned out and upper arm rotation is hard to understand. Adriene also did a video where she explained that we should have a microbend in the elbows but once again, I don't understand how that would work. I can't seem to find a clear and precise conceptual and visual explanation for this. You have explained this so well, I feel you'd also be able to provide some much needed clarity on hyperextension. Namaste.
Thank you for explaining that I've been trying to be more aware of the role of the different joints and muscles of the shoulder and this video helps me visualize and understand better
Thank you for explaining the shoulder movement during this most practiced pose. I've been looking for a clear explanation for months. Your visual examples of right and wrong was extremely helpful.
Thank you for the insightful video on shoulder rotation in Downward Dog. I largely agree with the actions described. However, my biomechanics instructor has a different perspective. He asserts that in Downward Dog, internal shoulder rotation is crucial. He believes it helps with pushing through the hands and prevents excessive weight on the wrists while also enhancing spinal extension. According to him, a neutral pelvis might lead to spinal flexion rather than extension, so he recommends anterior pelvic rotation with the sitting bones pointing upward. I’d appreciate your thoughts on this alternative approach. Thanks!
I’m an experienced teacher and today I heard a teacher in class say “turn the inside of your elbows back, press into the L shape of your hands”. It felt ok, but is the opposite of what I teach (external rotation as you keep that strong engagement when you float forward). So here I am researching online!
Thanks so much for watching and your feedback! Yes it's so true, part of my approach is if I hear something without the why I go research it or pull from my experience teaching yoga and share what I find!
!amazingly distinguished I have upper back pain and in yoga class Tutors have yet explained downward facing dog in a way I could totally understand Thank you!
You are truly a gift for Yoga practitioners. Thank you for your excellent explanations! 🙏 I just found your channel, subscribed and shared! Thumbs up 👍
Thanks so much. You're very clear in explaining the movements and their names. I've been researching this quite a lot and never had such an a good example to see and really understand. After incorrect position I hurt my back, and I can see now how I did it. Thanks so much, I can go back to yoga :)
Thank you! No wonder I had so much trouble with this pose. I tried the details you gave here, and I could feel my heart resting. It was amazing! I did a few rounds of sun salutations, and there was a quality of flow and ease that I'd never felt before. I'm looking forward to watching your How to Step Forward video. :-)
Very clear and precise explanations! Thank you very much! Perhaps you have already explained it previously in another video. If so, I apologize. If not, could you please explain or develop, for this same exercise, the position of the hips, the angle that the torso and legs should form, as well as whether or not the soles of the feet should fully touch the floor? Once again, thank you so much for this and other carefully made videos!
Hii Cathy, thanks for such a detailed explanation. I wish to know that after getting into the pose whether we do the normal breathing in and out of the abdomen or chest?
Wish I’d seen this a month ago. Got real nerve pain on my right shoulder blade, from always pinching down and in, thinking it was flattening my back. 🤕 Hoping some rest will sort it out 🙏
I have a serious permanent shoulder injury and have been looking for an alternative as I can’t have pressure on the shoulder and have between 30 and 45 degree mobility but like the stretch this pose gives my ankles and legs, can you help?
I just started yoga and have had persistent pain all up and down my shoulder blades. Feels super deep in the muscles, very tight "hot" knots, I can trace them along my shoulder blades. All I've done is restorative and yin yoga, so what the heck! Maybe I'm holding downward dog incorrectly, I'll try out these tips. Are there other Yin poses that could cause so much muscle strain for several days after class??
Dear person reading this let's love one another in this world to beyond a gazillion times and beyond that and beyond that and beyond that and beyond that and beyond that!😀
Thank you so much for clarifying "Roll your shoulders blades DOWN and away from your ears." I always thought that cue meant to draw both scapulas down your spine causing depression. Now I know!
Thank you for a VERY good explanation and demonstration. The fact that you go through the names of the bones and rotation directions gave me confidence that you know what you are teaching.
First time I could really be sure what inward rotation is because you explained all the directions. Thanks 🙏
I'm so glad you found the instruction helpful! Thanks for watching!
Wow, that was so much clearer than any instruction I've had before. Cheers.
This was a super helpful demonstration and a great variant from the normal directions given by most teachers
Thank you! I would love more of these please, I often wonder which muscles I am supposed to be engaging specifically or which way to rotate them etc.! Very helpful!
Thank you for watching and for your feedback on what videos you like! Helps me know what to film next!
Excellent clear explanation. Your knowledge is demonstrated by your deep understanding of anatomy and movement.
Many thanks!
Oh, my god, Cathy, THANK YOU. This has been THE MOST helpful explanation for shoulder positioning in downward dog. After five years of practicing yoga, I finally understand exactly what needs to be done. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I do have a request though--would it be possible to make a video where you can explain how people with hyperextension should be tackling arm rotation in downward dog? I have hyperextension and my elbows sometimes end up taking a lot of heat during downward dog. When I flex my arms, my elbows are automatically turned out and upper arm rotation is hard to understand. Adriene also did a video where she explained that we should have a microbend in the elbows but once again, I don't understand how that would work. I can't seem to find a clear and precise conceptual and visual explanation for this. You have explained this so well, I feel you'd also be able to provide some much needed clarity on hyperextension. Namaste.
I'm so glad!!! It can be really confusing, especially when you're upside down! Thanks for watching!
I whole heartedly agree with OP, thank you so so much!!
Thank you for explaining that
I've been trying to be more aware of the role of the different joints and muscles of the shoulder and this video helps me visualize and understand better
Thank you for the feedback! I do find knowledge is transformational!
Thank you for explaining the shoulder movement during this most practiced pose. I've been looking for a clear explanation for months. Your visual examples of right and wrong was extremely helpful.
I'm so glad this was useful!!
Excellent explanation and demonstration! Thank you.
Thank you, Cathy so generous sharing this knowledge😘💗
Thank you for that thorough explanation for beginner looking into this position and maybe more👍
Thank you for the insightful video on shoulder rotation in Downward Dog. I largely agree with the actions described. However, my biomechanics instructor has a different perspective. He asserts that in Downward Dog, internal shoulder rotation is crucial. He believes it helps with pushing through the hands and prevents excessive weight on the wrists while also enhancing spinal extension. According to him, a neutral pelvis might lead to spinal flexion rather than extension, so he recommends anterior pelvic rotation with the sitting bones pointing upward.
I’d appreciate your thoughts on this alternative approach. Thanks!
I’m an experienced teacher and today I heard a teacher in class say “turn the inside of your elbows back, press into the L shape of your hands”. It felt ok, but is the opposite of what I teach (external rotation as you keep that strong engagement when you float forward). So here I am researching online!
Yeah it's so tough when people out there are saying the exact opposite, but that is how we learn from that dialectic, right? Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you for the detailed explanation!! This really expanded my view on the shoulds and shouldn’ts of it all!
thank you, this is exactly the level of specification that I need 🤓🙌
I'm glad it was useful!! Thanks for watching
Cathy thank you so much for all your great information. I’ve been doing yoga for many years and a lot of instructors don’t always explain the why.
Thanks so much for watching and your feedback! Yes it's so true, part of my approach is if I hear something without the why I go research it or pull from my experience teaching yoga and share what I find!
Wow, so clear, even for us teachers this is SO useful, thank you!
Wow, very well explained. First time I got clear explanation. Thanks a lot 🙏
Fantastic - been getting that wrong for years! Why do yoga teachers not give the right instructions!!!
Wish I had seen this when I started yoga two years ago. Would have spared my shoulder. Thank you so much for this.
Glad it was helpful!
This was very helpful thank you!
!amazingly distinguished
I have upper back pain and in yoga class
Tutors have yet explained downward facing dog in a way I could totally understand
Thank you!
I'm sorry you've been experiencing pain but happy this video helped you understand!
This was SO helpful! Thank you!
Great explanation, thank you Cathy!
Thank you so much for the thorough explanation! This video is really helpful and easy to understand!!
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this, it's very helpful having the motion explained so thoroughly
Exactly what I wanted to learn
I'm so glad!
Superbly explained. Thankyou so much Cathy, this is very helpful.
I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼😊
Beautifully explained
You are truly a gift for Yoga practitioners. Thank you for your excellent explanations! 🙏 I just found your channel, subscribed and shared! Thumbs up 👍
You made my day! Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you for this! I have never taken an in-person class and always wondered about this~
I enjoyed this video and found it helpful. Thank you!
Working on understanding exactly this distinction as I work to create more stability in my glenohumeral joint. Thanks!
Thanks so much. You're very clear in explaining the movements and their names. I've been researching this quite a lot and never had such an a good example to see and really understand. After incorrect position I hurt my back, and I can see now how I did it. Thanks so much, I can go back to yoga :)
You're very welcome! I’m glad it was helpful and hope that shoulder is ok!
Thank you very much, Cathy!
Lightbulb moments here. Thank you ❤
This is the best explanation I've seen, thanks!
Thank you for your feedback and for watching!
Excellent tutorial - thank you very much!
Thank you! No wonder I had so much trouble with this pose. I tried the details you gave here, and I could feel my heart resting. It was amazing! I did a few rounds of sun salutations, and there was a quality of flow and ease that I'd never felt before. I'm looking forward to watching your How to Step Forward video. :-)
I'm so glad this was useful and you are able to feel the effects in your practice! Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Thank you Cathy!!! You’re the best
Short and clear explanation... now I know what I need to check in my downdog...thank u for sharing...
Thank you for watching! I'm so glad it was useful!
That was incredibly helpful
Brilliant explanation!
Very helpful.
I have been enjoying your explanatory videos so much! Thank you for this amazing resource!
I'm so glad you're enjoying these!
Best explanation ever! ❤
Very Good explanation!
Excellent tutorial/clarification/cues!
Thank you!
Thank you for watching and for your feedback!
Yes, thank you for explaining. Your tutorials are very helpful!
Thank you so much!!
Wow, so helpful. Thanks !
Great explanation!
Excellent explanation! This video's helped me a lot, thank u!!!
Amazing video, this helped my down dog so much
I'm so glad! Thanks for the feedback
So glad i found your videos. So friggin helpful omg.
THANK YOU!!!
Super helpful - as a teacher and student - thankyou x
thanks for the feedback, glad it was useful!
Thank you
EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT!
Thank you so much!
Thank you. This really cleared why I got my shoulder injured. I was internally rotating it while doing it.
I'm so glad it was useful!
Very clear and precise explanations!
Thank you very much!
Perhaps you have already explained it previously in another video. If so, I apologize.
If not, could you please explain or develop, for this same exercise, the position of the hips, the angle that the torso and legs should form, as well as whether or not the soles of the feet should fully touch the floor?
Once again, thank you so much for this and other carefully made videos!
I can definitely make a full tutorial on the rest of the body in downward facing dog! Thanks for the request!
@@CathyMadeoYoga Thank you very much 😊 for your effort and teachings.
Thank you! I learned good things from your explanation and instructions 😁
I'm so glad!!
Great tutorial! 🙏
This was such useful information. Thank you!
I’m so glad 🙌🏼
Loved this, absolutely great, thank you very much
Thanks for watching!
Helped alot thanks❤
Great explanation. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent!
Thank you! I knew i had been doing down dog wrong but i didn't know how to fix it. My arms ALWAYS bend. I can't wait to actually try this.
Thanks so much for watching!
now I get it!
Hii Cathy, thanks for such a detailed explanation. I wish to know that after getting into the pose whether we do the normal breathing in and out of the abdomen or chest?
superb. thanks!
Very well explained thank you
Thanks for watching!
Danke
Very good tutorial thank you
Thank you so much!
Brilliant, I am your new subscriber
Thanks for watching and welcome!
Wish I’d seen this a month ago. Got real nerve pain on my right shoulder blade, from always pinching down and in, thinking it was flattening my back. 🤕 Hoping some rest will sort it out 🙏
this clicked for me, thanks.
Hi, could you do a video in correcting rib flaring in down dog. Thanks 🙏🏽
Thanks for the request! I'll add it in to my list!
I have a serious permanent shoulder injury and have been looking for an alternative as I can’t have pressure on the shoulder and have between 30 and 45 degree mobility but like the stretch this pose gives my ankles and legs, can you help?
Is there a difference between pushing the floor away and shrugging your shoulders up toward your ears?
I just started yoga and have had persistent pain all up and down my shoulder blades. Feels super deep in the muscles, very tight "hot" knots, I can trace them along my shoulder blades. All I've done is restorative and yin yoga, so what the heck! Maybe I'm holding downward dog incorrectly, I'll try out these tips. Are there other Yin poses that could cause so much muscle strain for several days after class??
🙏
This was great, moralise this please!
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So I guess that's the basis for handstands
Yes! Shoulders in elevation and humerus bone in external rotation!
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A very misunderstood pose, I think. Thanks for the clarification.
Dear person reading this let's love one another in this world to beyond a gazillion times and beyond that and beyond that and beyond that and beyond that and beyond that!😀
The anatomy is not the good way to reach awareness
Exactly that I was hoping to find.
Thank you for a very clear explanation !
Thank you very much, Cathy!
This was very helpful!! Thank you
Thank you! Very helpful!