In this last of our "essentials" series, Jason shares 5 essential ideas for finding ease and stability in your shoulders during yoga practice. On this episode, you will learn:

Why it's particularly crucial to build shoulder stability if you practice vinyasa yoga -- and which joint (of the four) in the shoulder is the most unstable
A common misconception about what to do with your shoulders when your arms move overhead
The cue that you can give when arms move overhead that will prevent neck and shoulder tension (without leaving the shoulders vulnerable to injury)
Why different backbends benefit from different shoulder openers
How to experiment with different rotations of the shoulders in Downward-Facing Dog
How a simple change in your hand placement can create more freedom in your shoulders

To try a shoulder sequence from Jason at home, go to our shownotes page: yogalandpodcast.com/episode299

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5 Essential Ideas for Healthy Shoulders in Yoga