
Course Description
In this Gentle Yoga Workshop, Sherry will give you the behind the scenes perspective of why and how specific Yoga sequences are offered in a Gentle Yoga class to support shoulder health. This workshop is presented in an online Video format which offers a candid and expansive “Behind the scenes” discussion on designing a class for Shoulder Health.
After this workshop you’ll understand:
- The Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint and how to evaluate shoulder mobility
- Common issues, injuries and conditions of the Shoulder
- How to adapt common Yoga poses to support shoulder injuries and instability
- The whys and hows of offering Gentle Yoga Sequences in a class format that:
- Increase range of motion
- Encourage proper alignment
- Strengthen the structures that support this very critical joint
This Workshop ends with a Gentle Yoga class video which will tie together all the concepts presented in the Workshop.

Course Outline
Module 1 | Welcome to Gentle Yoga for Shoulder Health |
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Unit 1 | Gentle Yoga for Shoulder Health Workshop |
Module 2 | Course Materials |
Unit 1 | Anatomy of the Shoulders |
Unit 2 | Common Issues and Conditions of the Shoulder Joint |
Module 3 | Course Training Videos |
Unit 1 | Video: Gentle Yoga for Shoulder Health: Deep Dive Intensive Workshop |
Unit 2 | Shoulder Deep Dive Teaching Strategies - Video Vignettes |
Unit 3 | Shoulder Deep Dive: Pose Library |
Unit 4 | Video: Sample Class - Gentle Yoga for Shoulder Health |
Module 4 | Test: Gentle Yoga for Shoulder Health |
Unit 1 | Test: Deep Dive - Shoulder Health |
More Information
Sneak Preview
This video shows the “pickle” I got myself into with improper body mechanics that led to a misalignment in one of my joints…. and some pain and discomfort that came with it. (There is a happy ending to this pickle story so watch to the end!). You are never too old to mend with Yoga!
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Testimonials
Sherry, your exercises are helping to correct 30 years of computer abuse. Your Gentle Yoga stretches are helping my rounded shoulders. I can now get the back of my hands to touch the floor when I am in Cactus pose!