Three-Tier Approach Yoga Couch
(MTY 5.1/G.2)

Instructions in folding and setting up a yoga couch. Blankets are folded into 3 sections and then stacked to support the cervical spine and lumbar lordosis when lying supine. This posture can be used for breathing, meditation and manual therapy.

Capsule Test
(MTY 5.2)

The capsule test is an informal test used in a clinical screen to help assess the quality of the hip capsule. The test is carried out with the patient in supine and legs extended, passive range of motion of the hip into external and internal rotation is noted. A hip capsule with an empty end feel suggests hip damage, acquired development deformity and/or hypermobility of surrounding joints.

Windshield Wipers
(MTY 5.3)

The supine hook lying windshield wiper movement described in this video can be used to identify movement impairments in twisting and rotation of the spine, pelvic girdle, shoulders, hips and knees. This supine movement can bring awareness to the symmetry of movement and can help guide the development of an individualized yoga practice.

Arm Spiral
(MTY 5.4)

Arm spiral is a pre-posture for identifying and working through upper extremity impairments, pain and prevention of injury as well as helpful for improving postural awareness and neural tension. Arm spiral is practiced in supine and/or seated using spinal neutral while the arms move away from the body into abduction.

Scapular Repositioning Test (SRT)
(MTY 5.5)

This video demonstrates a clinical screening test for scapular dyskinesis in both the open and closed kinetic chain. A positive test results in a decrease in pain or an improvement in the quality of overhead shoulder movement by eliminating mid-arc impingement due to increased subacromial space.

Scapular Assistance
(MTY 5.6)

This video demonstrates a clinical screening test for scapular dyskinesis in both the open and closed kinetic chain. A positive test results in a decrease in pain or an improvement in the quality of overhead shoulder movement by eliminating mid-arc impingement due to increased subacromial space.

Hook Lying Knee Lifts 
(MTY 5.7)

From a supine/hook lying position, in neutral spine, TATD breath is used to stabilize the spine while lifting alternate right and left legs without tipping the pelvis. The exercise is used to improve spine stabilization and allows the practitioner to evaluate spinal neutral control.

Modified Moon Salute Composition (From forearms) (MTY 5.10)

The combination of 4 point posture, arm spiral, cat/cow and caterpillar, cobra/sphinx, child’s pose. Moving with the breath through each posture gliding gently. From child’s pose reach roll and rise is performed to work the periscapular muscles. Neutral spine is used throughout this combination of movements. Reference to the video in the MTY book can be found in 5.70-5.76.

Bridge & Two-Foot Pose
(MTY 5.8)

Bee breath is demonstrated beginning on exhalation and then using A-D, TATD and overcoming breath on the inhale. Exhalation follows with a vocalization which may sound like a buzzing bee. The benefits of Bee breath include improved vagal tone, induction of a relaxation response, pain relief and stress management. Reference in the MYT book is 4.8.

Windshield Wipers with TATD
(MTY 5.9)

(Lateral Spinal Segmental Articulation) In hook lying position knees move laterally and then each spinal segment is moved down slowly as knees return to neutral. TATD breath is used to control the motion of the spine. This posture can be used to improve segmental mobility of the spine as well as shed light on areas that are not moving optimally.