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Lesson 1 of 3: Essential Shoulders
Today's lesson explores one of the most fascinating relationships in the body: your breath and your shoulders
Instead of memorizing cues or chasing the "perfect" overhead position, we'll look at how understanding shoulder anatomy and the relationship with the breath can help you make better teaching decisions for the unique bodies in front of you.
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Tomorrow's Lesson
Essential Hips
We'll explore one of the biggest misconceptions in yoga: that everyone should move the same way. Discover how understanding hip anatomy can completely change the way you approach flexibility, mobility, and teaching.
See you tomorrow!