September has already so quickly come and gone, a reminder to be slow and present. With the change of season, the colourful leaves remind us that it is ok to let go. September is a time of renewal, and getting back to healthy routines.

This month, let's explore the foundation of the wrists in yoga. So many students struggle with their wrists, forearms, shoulders, especially while weight bearing on hands and knees, planks, and downward dog.

Here are a few tips and tricks that may help you build the mobility and strength that you need to hold plank positions more comfortably.

-Mobilize your wrists before your yoga practice or exercise routine - circling them, weight bearing with movement forwards and backwards, and side to side.

-Try folding up the edge of your yoga mat, or using a towel or blanket to cushion the palm of the hands towards the back of the wrists, allowing the fingers to go the floor. Changing the angle of the wrist will ease the pressure.

-Play with hand and wrist alignment, try turning your arms and hands outward, to lessen the load on the wrists.

-If your wrists are sore, notice if your shoulders are doing some compensatory movements!

-Do some wrist and forearm strengthening exercises weekly.

If you struggle with your wrists, here is the link to a 20 minute therapeutic video in my library that may help you get stronger and decrease discomfort in wrists, forearms, and shoulders.

Wrists and Forearms Video Link

https://www.nataliescoreyoga.com/online_store/wrists-and-forearms

Upcoming Workshops:

Yoga for Pregnancy - October 28 12:30pm - for Glencoe members

Yoga for Core and Pelvic Floor - November 18 1pm - limited space, sign up here

Weekly Classes for Glencoe Members:

Mondays 10:15am Hatha Yoga - drop in class

Tuesdays 9am Yoga for Better Backs - registered program, still space available

Wednesdays 10:15am Core and Pelvic Floor -registered program - Full, next session starting in January

Weekly Zoom Classes:

Thursdays 9:30am Yoga for Better Backs

Saturdays 10am Hips and Shoulders

Weekly Drop-in Class - open to anyone:

Thursdays 6:15pm Yoga for Better Backs - @Alberta Yoga College

Sign up for classes here

Meet you on your mat.

And happy Thanksgiving weekend....many opportunities to express and show gratitude every day.

Natalie

www.nataliescoreyoga.com