24. The Muscle Spindle
Anatomy Snax • 6m 1s
The Muscle Spindle protects muscles from stretching too far, too fast. Homework: What is the sensation of stretch, in relation to the muscle spindle? Come into a seated wide straddle fold, and follow the same process that Sarah does. How can you use this knowledge of the muscle spindle in order to cue in a more informed way?
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25. WTF PNF
Facilitated Stretching / Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a stretching technique utilized to increase range of motion (ROM) and flexibility. Homework: Try out the example that Sarah gave in this lesson. Does it work in your body? How can you cue this in a class setting?
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26. Muscle Coactivation
Muscle coactivation deepens + stabilizes a pose. Homework: What is muscle coactivation? Try out coactivation in Warrior 2. What is the experience in your body? How can you cue this in a yoga class?
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27. Breathing Muscles + Neck Stretches
The diaphragm is the primary muscle of respiration. Accessory muscles of respiration include the intercostals, serratus anterior + posterior, scalenes, SCM, pecs, and more! Homework: try the scalene stretch on your own. What kind of breathing would you incorporate to enhance this exercise?
