Play Catch for Added Focus and Shoulder Mobility

Who knew tossing and catching a ball could be used as a good warm-up for your shoulders? When we play catch with a small ball we build coordination and increase focus. In today's class we toss and catch the ball in various ways and in different positions to wake up our shoulder girdle, challenge our balance, and increase proprioception (body awareness in space).

We also use a yoga belt or long scarf in ways that bring space in the shoulders, chest, and upper back. It's a well-rounded practice with a slow flowing sun salutation variation that enhances core and leg strength, too.

Guaranteed to make you smile, the hour will go by quickly!

Props used:

• a tennis ball (or any ball you can catch with one hand)
• a yoga belt or long scarf
• a chair (if you wish to practice with less weight on the wrists)

Accessibility:

• options are given to use the chair for certain poses to avoid placing weight on the knees, or for less load on the wrists. Note: table pose can be practice standing bent forward with hands on the chair seat.
• poses are done seated, standing, on hands and knees, and lying on back and belly