Shoulder strengthening yoga sequence

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Strengthen your shoulders with this dynamic yoga sequence from MacKenzie Miller. This combination of strong, dynamic movement and asana allows for both strength building and sweet surrender in the shoulders. Embrace the new movements and the change that comes with challenge.

Dolphin pose

Dolphin head taps

Move between poses 1 and 2 for 30 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds.

1. Dolphin pose

Dolphin pose

2. Dolphin head taps

dolphin head taps

Forearm plank knee crunches

Starting in Forearm plank, bring your knee to meet your tricep. Keep moving and alternating sides for 30 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds.

3. Forearm plank

forearm-plank shoulder practice

4. Forearm plank, knee to tricep

Forearm plank, knee to tricep

‘Turbodog Vinyasa’

Move through poses 5 to 9 for 30 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds and then do two more sets with 10 second gaps.

5. Downward facing dog

downward dog

6. Elbow dog with knee hover

Elbow dog with knee hover

7. Dolphin

Dolphin pose

8. Chaturanga

Chaturanga

9. Upward facing dog

Upward facing dog

Sequence

Shoulder strengthening yoga sequence

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Shoulder therapy: stability and strength
MacKenzie Miller
Vinyasa Flow, Therapeutic
Have you ever desired more stability or strength in your shoulders? Have you injured your shoulders before? Need a jump start to your arm balance/inversion practice? This simple yet extremely effective class is for you. There is no weight-bearing on the wrists in this class.