Friday February 27th
In the morning, before the live class begins, consider the movement practice as described from the previous days (homework).
Props Needed: Yoga gear, ball kit, pole or broomstick
Day 2 Schedule
| Time MST | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00-9:20 | – Maria: Good Morning, Q&A Discussion of this morning’s practice: Rolling Patterns |
| 9:20-10:00 | – Lecture: Scoliosis Slides |
| 10:00-10:10 | – 10 Minute Break |
| 10:10-10:30 | – Discussion/Use of Goniometer, and difference with Virtual assessments; discussion of table assessments |
| 10:30-11:30 | – Break into Pairs: Watch short videos: Pulsing, dorsi/plantar flexion, hyperextension, Straight leg hip flexion & hamstring check at wall videos). Practice in pairs. |
| 11:30-12:00 | – Q&A |
| 12:00-1 1-1:20 | – Lunch – Watch after lunch Experiential video: Rotation Assessment & Practice (14 minutes) |
| 1:20-2:30 | – Virtual Assessments: Watch videos & practice in Pairs: Pec Minor check, Shoulder internal/external rotation, Shoulder flexion, Carrying Angle |
| 2:30-2:40 | -10 Minute Break |
| 2:40-3:45 | – Maria Assesses Student Virtually |
| Homework: | For homework (or tomorrow morning practice) Watch the videos: 1. Prone Psoas Release & 2. Dying Bug. (total 11 minutes). To complete the practice: Movement Refresh Video: Ball Rolling the Kinetic Chains (13 minutes) |
Resources:
Scoliosis 2026:
Watch Videos:
1. Advanced Assessments Part 1: Pulsing Before Assessment (virtual)
2. Advanced Assessments Part 1: Pulsing Assessment (in-person)
3. Advanced Assessments Part 1: Dorsi/Plantar Flexion, Manual pg 80
4. Advanced Assessments Part 1: Straight Leg Hip Flexion, Manual pg 83
5. Advanced Assessments Part 1: Hamstring Check with Wall, Manual pg 83
6. [AFTER LUNCH] Tools for Sustained Joy: Rotations
7. Advanced Assessments Part 2: Pec Minor Measurement, Manual pg 84
8. Advanced Assessments Part 2: Shoulder Internal/External Rotation (JF #14), Manual pg 85
9. Advanced Assessments Part 2: Standing Angel- Shoulder (Girdle) Flexion Assessment, Manual pg 90
10. Advanced Assessments Part 2: Carrying Angle, Manual pg 86
Homework
Consider the assessments done today:
- Where did you find imbalance in your body? What thoughts & feelings come up and what actions do you want to take? How does motivation fit in?
- What parts of joint freeing series might be effective to help with this?
Watch videos as tomorrow morning’s personal practice before class:
1. HOMEWORK VIDEO: Prone Psoas Release
2. HOMEWORK VIDEO: Dying Bug
3. MOVEMENT REFRESH VIDEO: Ball Rolling the Kinetic Chains
4. MOVEMENT REFRESH: Dying Bug Forearm Plank Progressions (OPTIONAL)
OPTIONAL Additional References: How to Make a Rope Wall