Serratus Anterior in Downdog

In this video, ASFYT students are exploring which muscles are working in downward facing dog. So far they've come up with the serratus anterior, which is located on the side of the ribcage and attaches along the anteromedial border of the scapula. When serratus anterior contracts it upwardly rotates and protracts the scapula, and is active during the movement from Plank into DD. Endurance in Serratus Anterior is essential for postures like handstand, forearm stand and headstand, and we can build this endurance by holding DD or moving back and forth between DD & Plank.

The video was shot during the week-long intensive of the 108-hour "Anatomy Studies for Yoga Teachers (ASFYT)". ASFYT was created by Jason Ray Brown to offer yoga teachers and other movement professionals the opportunity to receive an in-depth, comprehensive education in musculo-skeletal anatomy, injury awareness/prevention, and the kinesiology of yoga asana. Residential courses are offered twice per year in NYC, beginning in September (the Tuesdays series) or January (the Wednesday series). A home-study option is also available for Parts I & II of the course.

For more information, please visit the website at: www.ANATOMYSTUDIES.org

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