I am so glad to have found this practice. I have neurological anomales which cause a great deal of pain and although other yoga practices yield a great deal of benefit, yours is the maha practice for me. Thank you so much!
OMG! I'm so happy I found this video. I've been doing scoliosis yoga videos but when I found out the exact part of my spine that is hurting me and typed it in "Thoracic" Yoga 1st video and the movements and the props you use are PERFECT for this part of the spine. It hurts but definitely feel better then I was before I found this video. Consistency is my goal. ☺️☺️🦋🦋 Gratitude for the work/Service you do for us by sharing.✨💕
Thankyou i was in alot of pain in my thoracic & neck this morning you are an amazing teacher thankyou i typed in thoracic & i saw you i am very impressed after just doing your workout I feel a slight improvement on my way to see physio here for the bits i cant do myself & encouragement I suffer from anklosing spondalitis & fibromyalgia for 16 years I think it makes a big differance that you are a physiotherapist in the way you teach yoga
Thank you tons for this class, I have been doing yoga for years and most classes neglect this part of the back. Due to my thoracic spine being so tight this was an intense class for me. Will be doing it again. Namaste
I have been doing this practice for over a year in addition to my pt. I have had thoracic issues unfortunately for a long time. This practice has been so helpful in allow me to breathe and relieve the squeezing feeling I often feel in my thoracic. I would highly appreciate if you were able to find time and joy in creating another thoracic mobility video! I understand its a big request though :-)
Hi Dr. Ariele, Thank you so much for the gentle classes that you share with us. I've been struggling with pinched nerves and tight muscles for over 2 years now (since I started working) and your classes help me so much. Wish i could be more eloquent but thank you thank you thank you
This was great thank you = sometimes its just lovely to see perspective in other yoga teachers classes, this was perfect for what I needed today, thank you
I just finished the video and feel soooo much better! Thank you so much! You’re awesome. I looked up kyphosis yoga because I was told sleeping on my stomach was causing a minor hunchback... I feel much better from this practice!
Thank you. After 37 years of paddlesports my thoracic spine is in rough shape. This hit the spot. I'll try some of the other mid-back classes as well. I ordered the rad/helix to complement.
Hello from London! Brilliant demonstration and video. Would you ever consider doing a video on postural strengthening/stretching exercises? Happy new year!
Hallo! Thanks for watching and enjoying. Posture is a bit of complex and individual subject, but I will definitely consider your suggestion. Happy new year!
I'm proud to say I've got better audio quality on many of my newer videos! I'm also slowly adding captions to this one. Anyone who wants to can also help me add captions. Thanks again for watching :)
Looks like a good video to do with my dad. But sadly, it's almost inaudible, even with UA-cam and laptop volumes turned up to the max. My 88 year old dad won't hear it at all. EASY SOLUTION: Edit the video to add a new, louder audio track. It's simple to do (any local teenager can guide, if needed). Please consider doing this -- the info is too good not to fix this minor problem and let it get the widespread use it deserves! Thanks for the generous sharing of technique.
You're correct, but what I meant was to take the original video and edit it, then re-upload it. It's worth doing because it's too hard to hear and the straining to hear(what did she say? go back and play it again -- still can't tell) isn't conducive to a peaceful yoga experience or to getting the benefits of what looks like some very good, helpful information. I had to keep repeating/shouting the instructions at my dad. It's totally worth doing because the info seems valuable.
Awesome class! Wish the audio were a little better, had to strain to listen to the instructions sometimes. But a great session nevertheless. Thank you so much :)
Thank you for a great class! I'm a teacher myself and I was wondering, as a physiotherapist and yoga teacher, if you could recommend me any books on anatomy, biomechanics, etc to increase my understanding in these areas? I have no medical degree, so nothing too advanced, but don't mind reading thick books ;) Many thanks in advance!!
Thanks for quick reply! I already have those, I like them too :D Anything more about the human body in depth? Doesn't have to be related to yoga. Thank you!!
@@安娜瑜伽館 Would you be open to an online course? I run a course with a live mentorship component to it: yogaanatomyacademy.com/product/yoga-anatomy-mentorship/
You can inhale or exhale in either position, it's just a common way of teaching these two poses as a flow to inhale into cow, exhale into cat. Sometimes I teach the opposite way, or sometimes I hold one pose and breathe.
I stretch out my thoracic everyday and it's still SOOO tight. After I stretch, it's good and loose for awhile, and then the tightness slowly creeps back in, and my chest gets tight, and it's like I can't take a full breath. Ugh!
Maybe try something other than stretching! Strengthening may take time but it has longer lasting effects. Strengthen at least 3 times a week for about 6-12 weeks to really to notice a difference. Many times tightness is perception that is the result of weakness and instability or nerve issues rather than actual stiffness.
thanks for watching, Doris. These videos are made with my phone, so you do need to make sure the volume for UA-cam is on the highest level as well as for your device. Hope these videos continue to help!
FYI a lot of my newer videos have better audio AND I'm slowly adding captions to this one. There's also an option for community members to contribute to captions. Thank you so much for watching!
I’ve been doing this sinquin every day for the past two weeks. Has anyone else noticed worsening thoracic spine issues after doing the sequence? I always feel so good few hours after it but overall The symptoms have gotten much worse.
Hi Shania, please know that nothing that I post publicly should be considered medical advice, which always needs to be individualized. If you are feeling worse, please stop doing this class and see a medical professional.
@@Ariele.Foster thank you! I understand that for sure. I actually have been for the past couple years and haven’t been able to get the help that I needed which is why I tried this. I wanted to see if anyone else had the same issue so I could maybe see if I have a similar issue to them that makes sense?
@@shaniamemmott9212 (I know you are making a simple comment on the internet, and no one needs to read too much into it, but I will be frank.) Honestly, no, that does not make sense. How would it help you to know that other people feel worse with the passage of time and that a single yoga class on UA-cam has not cured them? How would be it more helpful than setting up a physical therapy appointment with a different physio? or simply trying something different? I realize that high quality, affordable medical care is not within reach of many people these days, and that we all need community. But if something is not working, try something else.
@@Ariele.Foster i’ve been looking for answers to help my body for years. I’m exhausting asking questions and seeing if anyone can offer insight. I just want to know if anyone had worsening thoracic issues with it. Like I did. To see if they figured out why. All I want to know is the why my body is responding the way that it is. The Internet reaches SO many people, more physical therapist then I can ever cycle through. So i’ve been posting throughout social media seeking answers. That’s all I’m doing, and the last thing I can think of is to see if anyone is experiencing anything like I am. I don’t expect one single yoga sequence to cure me or anybody. I just want to know if these particular poses irritated anybody else and if it did, if they found a solution or reasoning why. All I want is answers
thanks for the feedback. This class was filmed something like 8 years ago, and UA-cam does not allow for retroactive sound editing (wish they did!), and I don't want to take it down because it has helped many people. But please check out my newer videos that have generally much higher sound quality.
Thanks!
thank you !
this mightve just saved my life. been in pt for 7 years. This hit something new
Well that's amazing! It makes me really happy that so many people have found relief through this class.
Beautiful 💛
Thank you for this contribution do you have any more classes with thoracic Focus excellent anatomical information thank you
Yes, this one! ua-cam.com/video/23RUryBD-Gc/v-deo.htmlsi=Fg6mreSoh6zqvBz_
Beautiful practice thank you
Thanks for taking class :) Glad you are here.
I am so glad to have found this practice. I have neurological anomales which cause a great deal of pain and although other yoga practices yield a great deal of benefit, yours is the maha practice for me. Thank you so much!
I'm so glad this is helping you. thank you for taking the time to comment :)
so good! i love your channel
Thank you so much! It feels great that I can offer this and that people enjoy my teaching
Thank you for this really lovely practice.
of course. Thank YOU for appreciating it.
Like the way you explain the detail of the posture
Thank you, Chander!
OMG! I'm so happy I found this video. I've been doing scoliosis yoga videos but when I found out the exact part of my spine that is hurting me and typed it in "Thoracic" Yoga 1st video and the movements and the props you use are PERFECT for this part of the spine. It hurts but definitely feel better then I was before I found this video. Consistency is my goal. ☺️☺️🦋🦋 Gratitude for the work/Service you do for us by sharing.✨💕
I'm so glad to hear this is helping.
Good guiding
Beneficial
WOWWWWWWW! Just what I needed. Very very powerful movements for my thoracic which has been killing me lately. Thank you very much!
sorry it's been "killing" you lately, but YAY for this practice working! I love reading comments like this.
Love LOVE it! Thank you!
You are welcome!
Thankyou i was in alot of pain in my thoracic & neck this morning you are an amazing teacher thankyou i typed in thoracic & i saw you i am very impressed after just doing your workout
I feel a slight improvement on my way to see physio here for the bits i cant do myself & encouragement
I suffer from anklosing spondalitis & fibromyalgia for 16 years
I think it makes a big differance that you are a physiotherapist in the way you teach yoga
I'm so glad you feel better. Thanks for taking class!
Thank you tons for this class, I have been doing yoga for years and most classes neglect this part of the back. Due to my thoracic spine being so tight this was an intense class for me. Will be doing it again. Namaste
thanks for taking my class and commenting! Definitely don't push anything with it. I hope it is helpful for you. :)
I have been doing this practice for over a year in addition to my pt. I have had thoracic issues unfortunately for a long time. This practice has been so helpful in allow me to breathe and relieve the squeezing feeling I often feel in my thoracic. I would highly appreciate if you were able to find time and joy in creating another thoracic mobility video! I understand its a big request though :-)
thanks so much for the suggestion, Shania!
Excellent 👌 👌
Thanks for watching!
Hi Dr. Ariele, Thank you so much for the gentle classes that you share with us. I've been struggling with pinched nerves and tight muscles for over 2 years now (since I started working) and your classes help me so much. Wish i could be more eloquent but thank you thank you thank you
Really my body has been hurting for so long and this give me relief to the point I'm tearing up. Thank you.
@@sjquakes17 I'm so glad my classes help. I wish you a swift path out of pain.
This was great thank you = sometimes its just lovely to see perspective in other yoga teachers classes, this was perfect for what I needed today, thank you
Thanks for enjoying the practice, Nicola!
Wow! This is by far the best slow yoga class I've taken online, my spine feels good right now. Thank you for the class beautiful Ariele.
Such kind words! I'm really glad this class worked so well for you.
Physical Therapy & Yoga Therapy with Dr. Ariele Foster can't wait to try the other videos, keep it up.
I just finished the video and feel soooo much better! Thank you so much! You’re awesome. I looked up kyphosis yoga because I was told sleeping on my stomach was causing a minor hunchback... I feel much better from this practice!
Fantastic! I'm so happy you are feeling better, and thank you for taking the time to comment :)
Your vids are neat and well explained. Thank you. Keep it up!!
Glad you like them!
Thank you. After 37 years of paddlesports my thoracic spine is in rough shape. This hit the spot. I'll try some of the other mid-back classes as well. I ordered the rad/helix to complement.
so glad to hear it. Thank for writing!
I been searching these thoracic spine videos for months this the best one ive used
fantastic!
Omg, this is excellent! Thank you
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for making these. I learned allot.
my pleasure, thanks for watching!
Hello from London! Brilliant demonstration and video. Would you ever consider doing a video on postural strengthening/stretching exercises?
Happy new year!
Hallo! Thanks for watching and enjoying. Posture is a bit of complex and individual subject, but I will definitely consider your suggestion. Happy new year!
Thoracic is a problem area for me ! Gonna do this one tomoz
alright. let me know how it goes!
I love your explanations ! great work !
So glad these are helpful Houda!
Great class, felt wonderful on my back. Love all the anatomic explanations of what is going on the body :)
Thanks Livia! I'm so glad it felt good.
Physical Therapy & Yoga Therapy with Dr. Ariele Foster hu
Love this my back was killing me as soon as me and my brother were done following ur session our back felt amazing
so glad it helped!
I really love this yoga practice, I feel such a release of tension in my back and mind . Thank you so much for sharing this :-)
Awesome! Thank you SO much for taking the time to practice, enjoy and comment.
Great flow I felt really good, just needed to improve the quality of the audio recording, thanks, namaste
Thank you for my day's practice. Challenging but needed that!
Omg this is magical
thanks Kaelah :)
Thank you. Great class.
Thank you Cindy! I'm so glad you enjoyed.
Wow those 45 minutes went by fast
glad to hear!
This is great! wish you would wear a microphone. Other than that it worked really well.
I'm proud to say I've got better audio quality on many of my newer videos! I'm also slowly adding captions to this one. Anyone who wants to can also help me add captions. Thanks again for watching :)
Looks like a good video to do with my dad. But sadly, it's almost inaudible, even with UA-cam and laptop volumes turned up to the max. My 88 year old dad won't hear it at all. EASY SOLUTION: Edit the video to add a new, louder audio track. It's simple to do (any local teenager can guide, if needed). Please consider doing this -- the info is too good not to fix this minor problem and let it get the widespread use it deserves! Thanks for the generous sharing of technique.
It is not possible to revise the audio track of an already uploaded video, with the exception of adding UA-cam-approved music.
You're correct, but what I meant was to take the original video and edit it, then re-upload it. It's worth doing because it's too hard to hear and the straining to hear(what did she say? go back and play it again -- still can't tell) isn't conducive to a peaceful yoga experience or to getting the benefits of what looks like some very good, helpful information. I had to keep repeating/shouting the instructions at my dad. It's totally worth doing because the info seems valuable.
Awesome class! Wish the audio were a little better, had to strain to listen to the instructions sometimes. But a great session nevertheless. Thank you so much :)
Thank you for a great class! I'm a teacher myself and I was wondering, as a physiotherapist and yoga teacher, if you could recommend me any books on anatomy, biomechanics, etc to increase my understanding in these areas? I have no medical degree, so nothing too advanced, but don't mind reading thick books ;) Many thanks in advance!!
I like the books by Ray Long, MD amzn.to/2jCx0hR
Thanks for quick reply! I already have those, I like them too :D Anything more about the human body in depth? Doesn't have to be related to yoga. Thank you!!
@@安娜瑜伽館 Would you be open to an online course? I run a course with a live mentorship component to it: yogaanatomyacademy.com/product/yoga-anatomy-mentorship/
What is the difference of inhaling for cat pose and exhale for cow pose?
You can inhale or exhale in either position, it's just a common way of teaching these two poses as a flow to inhale into cow, exhale into cat. Sometimes I teach the opposite way, or sometimes I hold one pose and breathe.
Mam I am from India send link for hunchback
No idea what you are talking about :)
I stretch out my thoracic everyday and it's still SOOO tight. After I stretch, it's good and loose for awhile, and then the tightness slowly creeps back in, and my chest gets tight, and it's like I can't take a full breath. Ugh!
Maybe try something other than stretching! Strengthening may take time but it has longer lasting effects. Strengthen at least 3 times a week for about 6-12 weeks to really to notice a difference. Many times tightness is perception that is the result of weakness and instability or nerve issues rather than actual stiffness.
@@Ariele.Foster would you say we should look up strengthening the thoracic spine or something else? Thanks
As someone with terrible posture I will be using many of these postures. Could not really hear you though.
thanks for watching, Doris. These videos are made with my phone, so you do need to make sure the volume for UA-cam is on the highest level as well as for your device. Hope these videos continue to help!
FYI a lot of my newer videos have better audio AND I'm slowly adding captions to this one. There's also an option for community members to contribute to captions. Thank you so much for watching!
I’ve been doing this sinquin every day for the past two weeks. Has anyone else noticed worsening thoracic spine issues after doing the sequence? I always feel so good few hours after it but overall The symptoms have gotten much worse.
Hi Shania, please know that nothing that I post publicly should be considered medical advice, which always needs to be individualized. If you are feeling worse, please stop doing this class and see a medical professional.
@@Ariele.Foster thank you! I understand that for sure. I actually have been for the past couple years and haven’t been able to get the help that I needed which is why I tried this. I wanted to see if anyone else had the same issue so I could maybe see if I have a similar issue to them that makes sense?
@@shaniamemmott9212 (I know you are making a simple comment on the internet, and no one needs to read too much into it, but I will be frank.) Honestly, no, that does not make sense. How would it help you to know that other people feel worse with the passage of time and that a single yoga class on UA-cam has not cured them? How would be it more helpful than setting up a physical therapy appointment with a different physio? or simply trying something different? I realize that high quality, affordable medical care is not within reach of many people these days, and that we all need community. But if something is not working, try something else.
@@Ariele.Foster i’ve been looking for answers to help my body for years. I’m exhausting asking questions and seeing if anyone can offer insight. I just want to know if anyone had worsening thoracic issues with it. Like I did. To see if they figured out why. All I want to know is the why my body is responding the way that it is. The Internet reaches SO many people, more physical therapist then I can ever cycle through. So i’ve been posting throughout social media seeking answers. That’s all I’m doing, and the last thing I can think of is to see if anyone is experiencing anything like I am. I don’t expect one single yoga sequence to cure me or anybody. I just want to know if these particular poses irritated anybody else and if it did, if they found a solution or reasoning why. All I want is answers
@@shaniamemmott9212 I understand. I wish you all the best on this journey.
Good class but the sound is terrible. You need something on the walls to stop the echo.
thanks for the feedback. This class was filmed something like 8 years ago, and UA-cam does not allow for retroactive sound editing (wish they did!), and I don't want to take it down because it has helped many people. But please check out my newer videos that have generally much higher sound quality.
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