Turned 50 this year and I decided to address some nagging aches and pains in my life: pain in both shoulders, minor lower back aches and pains, and neck stiffness. After ten minutes with Dimitry, I came to learn that all the issues were related. Dimitry explained to me that pain in the shoulder is dealt with by addressing fundamental body issues: posture, muscle tone, core strength, how I walk, how I sit, how I stand. After working with Dimitry for a single session, I became acutely aware of my body, my posture, and my gait. To my horror, I began to realize how much I hunch, how poor my posture is, how I lean forward and hunch my shoulders when I sit at my desk at work. Dimitry explained to me that we would re-train everything. After a three sessions, I feel renewed. My shoulders are much looser. The exercises that Dimitry has given me — in combination with his physical manipulation of the capsules in my shoulder — have begun to change my life. I feel so much possibility. So much freedom. Fix it once. Fix it right!

The third pose that we’re going to take a look at within the Sun Salutation is the Down Dog.  Proper hand placement, shoulder stabilization along with appropriate spinal and pelvic control is integral in getting into and maintaining this pose.  Check out this quick video for details.

The second pose within the Sun Salutation progression is the Upward Facing Dog.  Extension through the thighs, foot position and stability within the shoulder complex are all critical elements of this portion of the pose.  Breakdowns are abound.  Check this video out for the specifics and what you need to watch out for!

Part 1 in a series to address Yoga poses with their progressions coupled with proper mechanics and appropriate mobility.  These videos will be here to take a more in-depth look at what occurs when breakdown in form forces the Yoga practitioner to compensate and eventually place themselves at risk for injury.  In this video Lululemon Ambassador Anne Britt and Total-PT’s Lauren Beasley will look @ the Sun Salutation  progression along with the appropriate cuing and body mechanics that are involved.

Very talented, knowledgeable, professional physical therapists who are passionate about helping their clients.  They do a great job communicating with the client in a manner the client can actually understand!  Follow up, attention to detail, and a personalized approach is top notch across the board.  Consider yourself lucky to have found them!