Somatic Yoga For Neck & Shoulders

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • Enjoy this combined practice of somatics to increase range of motion with functional movement for the neck and shoulders. This practice is particularly helpful if you spend a significant about of time seated, look down at a cell phone often or have a desk job where you are hunched over a keyboard. In somatics, the term red light reflex describes a torso position when the front body muscles are short and pull you forward and back body is in "slump-asana" (head forward, shoulders and back rounded). The red light reflex is the bodies natural reaction to withdraw or shrinking away from fear. This primitive response is useful to protect our vulnerable front side from attack, but becomes problematic and painful when habituated. It even limits our breathing. Where this position used to be seen mostly in advanced age, it is now more common at all ages due to prolonged sitting, electronics and stress.
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Комментарии • 30

  • @siobhanhyland9925
    @siobhanhyland9925 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you thank you thank you. Beautiful practice!

    • @MeganMacCarthy
      @MeganMacCarthy  3 месяца назад +1

      Always nice to give the neck and shoulders their spa time

  • @vanitalakhwala9381
    @vanitalakhwala9381 2 года назад +2

    True therapy for the neck and shoulders. Thank you, Meghan! This practice is so comprehensive, providing us with an understanding of breath work, anatomy, the shoulder girdle, the pelvic girdle and the inter-connectedness of all aspects of our being, not just bodily parts. Many thanks for your excellent instruction and wisdom. Blessings and much love.

    • @MeganMacCarthy
      @MeganMacCarthy  2 года назад

      Dear Vanita, it is always a pleasure to share the knowledge I have been fortunate to take in from many excellent teachers. I appreciate your thoughtful comment, particularly the detail. Peace, Megan

  • @vanuhimalkhasian2538
    @vanuhimalkhasian2538 3 года назад +1

    I sooooo happy that found you .Thank you so much. Great reall knowledge and hurt.Hugs from Armenia

  • @SkyRiverhawk
    @SkyRiverhawk 4 года назад +5

    This is the first time, I have been able to work with my body to relieve the excruciating fibromyalgia neck and shoulder pain I often experience. All your videos are so helpful!

    • @MeganMacCarthy
      @MeganMacCarthy  4 года назад +1

      Thank you Sky. Happy healing and I hope you find comfort in the videos. Peace, Megan

    • @7655kitten
      @7655kitten 3 года назад +2

      I have fibromyalgia also, and horrible chronic tight and painful neck muscles. Megan's classes have helped me so much over the past 2 months it's amazing. We are so blessed to have access to such wonderful healing from such an amazing woman 💜

  • @vintageshake8059
    @vintageshake8059 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you! I'm dealing with a couple of spinal degenerations and this actually helped me feel okay for the first time today!

    • @MeganMacCarthy
      @MeganMacCarthy  9 месяцев назад

      I hope you keep moving in the direction of freedom and comfort in your body 😊🙏 and thank you for your kind donation.

  • @elli8438
    @elli8438 2 года назад

    I was feeling calm and relaxed while moving my body instead of feeling strain and frustraition as I am used to. Thanks for sharing, it is a great practice! I learn so much everytime.

    • @MeganMacCarthy
      @MeganMacCarthy  2 года назад

      Thanks for your comment Elli. Sounds like you are in touch with your responsive needs 💚

  • @shimauma9847
    @shimauma9847 4 года назад +2

    Phenomenal in every way🌟

  • @isabelximenez2080
    @isabelximenez2080 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much. Very good session.

  • @hilaryfox5655
    @hilaryfox5655 4 года назад +1

    A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!!! Perfect for after a day at work!💕🙏🎁

    • @MeganMacCarthy
      @MeganMacCarthy  4 года назад

      Thank you Hillary and enjoy the weekend 🤗

  • @MARIAN-fz2tw
    @MARIAN-fz2tw 4 года назад +2

    felt wonderful! And yes, Iuse a chair at the end.

    • @MeganMacCarthy
      @MeganMacCarthy  4 года назад

      Thanks and I hope you have a happy neck and shoulders!

  • @raniabolotok9555
    @raniabolotok9555 3 года назад +1

    What a beautiful class 💖 Today is my birthday and this was the perfect way to start the day! Thank you 🙏🏻

    • @MeganMacCarthy
      @MeganMacCarthy  3 года назад +1

      I thought I posted a Happy Birthday comment Rania, but I don’t see it so 🎂🏵🌅!!

    • @raniabolotok9555
      @raniabolotok9555 3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! 🥰

  • @lolapapa5297
    @lolapapa5297 2 года назад

    This is Devine gift as iam going older!!!

    • @MeganMacCarthy
      @MeganMacCarthy  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Lola, aging gracefully is where it is!

    • @lolapapa5297
      @lolapapa5297 2 года назад

      @@MeganMacCarthy thank you sososo much sweet teacher for you mellow practice..
      I cannot thank you enough I will just follow you practices

    • @MeganMacCarthy
      @MeganMacCarthy  2 года назад

      @@lolapapa5297 😁💪

  • @vanuhimalkhasian2538
    @vanuhimalkhasian2538 3 года назад +1

    I so these kind of exercises in Laban technique . whats the definition for somatic yoga. thank you

    • @MeganMacCarthy
      @MeganMacCarthy  3 года назад

      My definition of somatic yoga is any accessible yoga where the focus is on the internal experience instead of the form or end goal. You can look up somatics, somatic movement and somatic exercises as well. Peace to you Vanuhi