My guest teacher, Astrid Cruse, presented thoughtful and clear somatic movements for the hips, pelvis, shoulder joint, and scapula. She did much of the class from the side-lying position which offers a wonderful differentiation of each side for easy comparison. This is a perfect class for anyone with pain or problems in these areas. The movements in this class are also terrific to incorporate in our daily cat routine. Many participants in this class commented how good they felt at the end of the class. In the first part of the class Astrid focused on legs and hips. Then we had an interlude of somatic movements coming from the basic cat routine. This was followed by movements for the shoulders and scapulas. She integrated the awareness of the upper and lower extremities into our basic contralateral walking pattern. I hope you come back to this class over and over.

8/5/23 Zoom Class: Pelvic & Shoulder Girdles, with Guest Teacher Astrid Cruse

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Disclaimer: These recordings are for educational purposes only.  Please do all somatic movements comfortably, slowly, and without pain or force. Please consult appropriate medical or health care providers if you have any concerns about whether the movements are suitable for you, especially if you are dealing with an illness or injury, are pregnant, or have other health, balance or mobility issues.

8/5/23 Zoom Class: Pelvic & Shoulder Girdles, with Guest Teacher Astrid Cruse

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