Wings of an Angel: Exploring the Upper Back and Shoulders

Listed by the publisher as “Release Tension in Hands Wrists Shoulders”

This lesson explores the coordination of the upper back, shoulders, and chest. While lying on the stomach, participants experiment with lifting their elbows and turning their head to investigate how movements of the shoulder blades relate to the spine and rib cage.

Lying On FrontLying On BackStandingShouldersArmsShoulder BladesThoracic SpineChest And Rib CageBreath AwarenessContralateral CoordinationMotif: Rib Shoulder DifferentiationFlexion/Extension: Strongly ExtensionRotation: ModerateSide bending: MinorCross-lateral: Moderate