KATHY YOGA SG

Leg & Glutes lesson The primary target muscles are:

1. Gluteus Maximus (glutes) 🍑
* Main muscle working as you sit back into the squat and stand up.
* Generates hip extension power.
2. Quadriceps (front of thighs)
* Controls the knee bend and helps you rise from the squat.
3. Hamstrings
* Assist the glutes and help stabilize the hips.
4. Core (abdominals & obliques)
* Stabilizes the spine and pelvis while the carriage is moving.
5. Upper Back (Mid Traps, Rhomboids, Rear Deltoids)
* From pulling the straps toward your body.
* Helps improve posture and scapular stability.

Weak Glutes
➡️ Tight Hip Flexors
➡️ Anterior Pelvic Tilt
➡️ Lumbar Extension
➡️ Low Back Pain
➡️ Poor Movement Pattern

CORE CHALLENGE

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Piriformis and Energy Efficiency in Gait

The piriformis contributes to energy-efficient gait by supporting stability and reducing unnecessary muscular effort.

Biomechanically, its stabilizing role allows larger muscles to focus on propulsion while it maintains alignment and joint congruency. This division of labor improves overall efficiency.

However, when the piriformis becomes overactive or dysfunctional, it can increase muscular effort and disrupt coordination. This leads to inefficient movement and early fatigue.

Balanced function of the piriformis ensures smooth transitions between gait phases, proper alignment, and reduced stress on the kinetic chain.

The first time I taught Wunda Chair… I was really nervous. 😬
My heart was racing, my mind went blank… but I still showed up and taught 😂

The second time, I was different.
Still me but calmer, clearer 🥰

I realized:
Confidence is not the absence of fear.
Confidence is feeling scared… and doing it anyway.😉

If you’re afraid of something don’t wait until you’re ready. Just start 🌿💚

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