Shoulders Explained in Downward Facing Dog

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One of the most common misalignments and questions students have is what their shoulders should be doing in downward facing dog. I clarify exactly how to position your alignment in this pose.
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@mollytaylor1539 10 ай бұрын

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!

@CallOfPhoenix 2 жыл бұрын

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 🙏

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found the instruction helpful! Thanks for watching!

@alastaireast2103 11 ай бұрын

Wow, that was so much clearer than any instruction I've had before. Cheers.

@MarieSansom 9 ай бұрын

This was a super helpful demonstration and a great variant from the normal directions given by most teachers

@intuitivelight2087 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cathy so generous sharing this knowledge😘💗

@radhadebbie Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation and demonstration! Thank you.

@arnaldosalles1056 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Cathy!

@blammela 2 жыл бұрын

This was SO helpful! Thank you!

@charmthepiercer9802 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, it's very helpful having the motion explained so thoroughly

@ivakosutic2796 2 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this video and found it helpful. Thank you!

@Amshatelia88 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful thank you!

@spikehmd 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the detailed explanation!! This really expanded my view on the shoulds and shouldn’ts of it all!

@kikiposada 3 ай бұрын

Great explanation, thank you Cathy!

@ashleyrussell9009 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I have never taken an in-person class and always wondered about this~

@johngrattan302 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that thorough explanation for beginner looking into this position and maybe more👍

@lolashowme 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Cathy!!! You’re the best

@umamoon5585 Жыл бұрын

Wow, so clear, even for us teachers this is SO useful, thank you!

@cinnaminherring 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful!

@tracygrey8781 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation! This video's helped me a lot, thank u!!!

@dayesimpson 5 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial - thank you very much!

@ahujakishori5618 Жыл бұрын

Wow, very well explained. First time I got clear explanation. Thanks a lot 🙏

@marthamackenzie7011 Жыл бұрын

That was incredibly helpful

@somefuckstolemynick Жыл бұрын

Exactly that I was hoping to find. Thank you for a very clear explanation !

@sheetalje668 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully explained

@ReturnToNature927 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@CathyMadeoYoga 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your feedback on what videos you like! Helps me know what to film next!

@odellaylee 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant explanation!

@Marosonbol3 4 ай бұрын

Helped alot thanks❤

@jemmacox 9 ай бұрын

Best explanation ever! ❤

@HiMyNameIsAlex08 3 жыл бұрын

I have been enjoying your explanatory videos so much! Thank you for this amazing resource!

@CathyMadeoYoga 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're enjoying these!

@sohatanwirkhan583 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@CathyMadeoYoga 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!!! It can be really confusing, especially when you're upside down! Thanks for watching!

@RemiAndTheJets Жыл бұрын

I whole heartedly agree with OP, thank you so so much!!

@MyKol2007 2 жыл бұрын

Working on understanding exactly this distinction as I work to create more stability in my glenohumeral joint. Thanks!

@maricamoore1101 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation!

@sophiabrar1811 2 жыл бұрын

Very Good explanation!

@lclin4056 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the thorough explanation! This video is really helpful and easy to understand!!

@CathyMadeoYoga 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful!

@TheScubaboy12345 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! 🙏

@covingtoncreek Жыл бұрын

Excellent clear explanation. Your knowledge is demonstrated by your deep understanding of anatomy and movement.

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@cherylanderson8324 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@davischwartzer97 Жыл бұрын

thank you, this is exactly the level of specification that I need 🤓🙌

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was useful!! Thanks for watching

@jlford5626 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you for explaining. Your tutorials are very helpful!

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@jimwlouavl 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful.

@perfectimperfectvegan7231 2 жыл бұрын

You are truly a gift for Yoga practitioners. Thank you for your excellent explanations! 🙏 I just found your channel, subscribed and shared! Thumbs up 👍

@CathyMadeoYoga 2 жыл бұрын

You made my day! Thank you 🙏🏼

@ediefilippi4485 Жыл бұрын

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.

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this was useful!!

@dorajoyner5550 3 жыл бұрын

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

@CathyMadeoYoga 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! I do find knowledge is transformational!

@shantanusapru 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial/clarification/cues! Thank you!

@CathyMadeoYoga 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your feedback!

@anuraju24 2 жыл бұрын

Superbly explained. Thankyou so much Cathy, this is very helpful.

@CathyMadeoYoga 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼😊

@MakaykayLAMB 3 жыл бұрын

So glad i found your videos. So friggin helpful omg.

@CathyMadeoYoga 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!

@mateomoreno331 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation I've seen, thanks!

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback and for watching!

@lassestube Жыл бұрын

Lightbulb moments here. Thank you ❤

@Espoboogie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Maddie9185 Жыл бұрын

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.

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

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!

@grenzstruktur 2 жыл бұрын

superb. thanks!

@lisawillis2973 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic - been getting that wrong for years! Why do yoga teachers not give the right instructions!!!

@codydecker3832 2 жыл бұрын

This was such useful information. Thank you!

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad 🙌🏼

@ballyBe_ 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this, absolutely great, thank you very much

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@whitneycomplex5713 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I wanted to learn

@CathyMadeoYoga 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@shaynaformity1384 Жыл бұрын

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. :-)

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this was useful and you are able to feel the effects in your practice! Thanks for sharing your feedback!

@ACPLQLE Жыл бұрын

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 :)

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! I’m glad it was helpful and hope that shoulder is ok!

@user-nh2xc6rd5c 2 жыл бұрын

!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!

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry you've been experiencing pain but happy this video helped you understand!

@jane5049 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, this helped my down dog so much

@CathyMadeoYoga 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for the feedback

@MartiinCarrillo 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Thank you!

@CathyMadeoYoga 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@beckykastelz1648 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I learned good things from your explanation and instructions 😁

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!!

@wildgorilla1205 Жыл бұрын

now I get it!

@tristencorrado Жыл бұрын

Wish I had seen this when I started yoga two years ago. Would have spared my shoulder. Thank you so much for this.

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@gayatris4169 3 жыл бұрын

Short and clear explanation... now I know what I need to check in my downdog...thank u for sharing...

@CathyMadeoYoga 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm so glad it was useful!

@MrsDanifun 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained thank you

@CathyMadeoYoga 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mialeeyoga9802 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful - as a teacher and student - thankyou x

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

thanks for the feedback, glad it was useful!

@marion6695 Жыл бұрын

Danke

@feliciawashington1909 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT!

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ymmm-yogamovementmeditatio9507 2 жыл бұрын

Very good tutorial thank you

@CathyMadeoYoga 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@denbi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This really cleared why I got my shoulder injured. I was internally rotating it while doing it.

@CathyMadeoYoga 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was useful!

@scorpghazi 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, I am your new subscriber

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and welcome!

@amankharb3523 Жыл бұрын

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?

@MakaykayLAMB 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@CathyMadeoYoga 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@NickiLemmonSchwamb 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

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!!

@MrSniffwiff 11 ай бұрын

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 🙏

@JeffMarino-ii9we Жыл бұрын

this clicked for me, thanks.

@adam.motions Жыл бұрын

🙏

@jasmera9889 Жыл бұрын

❤

@josejuanvazquezqueijeiro1574 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@CathyMadeoYoga 3 жыл бұрын

I can definitely make a full tutorial on the rest of the body in downward facing dog! Thanks for the request!

@josejuanvazquezqueijeiro1574 3 жыл бұрын

@@CathyMadeoYoga Thank you very much 😊 for your effort and teachings.

@luckshmi1008 Жыл бұрын

Hi, could you do a video in correcting rib flaring in down dog. Thanks 🙏🏽

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the request! I'll add it in to my list!

@anniesweet7528 3 жыл бұрын

This was great, moralise this please!

@w3ndi973 Жыл бұрын

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?

@lije08 5 ай бұрын

Is there a difference between pushing the floor away and shrugging your shoulders up toward your ears?

@Hong_Mei Жыл бұрын

💖🙏✨

@FlwrCats76 Жыл бұрын

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??

@geraldsyta6890 Жыл бұрын

So I guess that's the basis for handstands

@CathyMadeoYoga Жыл бұрын

Yes! Shoulders in elevation and humerus bone in external rotation!

@quantumpower Жыл бұрын

1:15

@katherinejaconello7334 8 ай бұрын

A very misunderstood pose, I think. Thanks for the clarification.

@marymiller974 Жыл бұрын

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