The Language of Anatomy IV, The Shoulder w/ Rich Logan

In the fourth meeting of this series dedicated to the Language of Anatomy, we will focus on the shoulder. When we consider its normal, healthy range of motion, the shoulder is relatively free compared to other major joints. As a result, it is functionally less stable than some of the other joints characterized by less innate freedom.

In this workshop, we explore the anatomy of the shoulder girdle. We will analyze the rotator cuff musculature, important bony landmarks, and connective tissue that comprise this complex joint.

We will examine healthy and unhealthy patterns of movement and imbalances commonly found in the shoulder girdle. After learning how to identify what may be inhibiting the shoulder from its fullest potential, the students will participate in practical exercises to help find safe and effective ways to increase mobility and strength. In addition, the heart plexus and the role of the surrounding connective tissue will be reviewed. Discussion and demonstrations will be presented throughout the workshop to explore and instill the anatomical complexities of the shoulder described above.

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Bio 2023:

Rich Logan travels the world studying and teaching massage therapy and Yoga. He is former faculty at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, The Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Rishikul Yoga, and Mathatitu Yoga Ashram. He has done hundreds of workshops, trainings and retreats internationally, guest lectured at the Auyurvedic College in Mysore, India, in Hamburg, Germany, the Sacred Valley in Peru, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, featured at Wanderlust Chicago, and Bhakti fest Midwest. He has lived and now volunteers in Ukraine offering therapeutic massage, yoga therapy and yoga classes to soldiers, refugees and citizens. He fronts Akoustikirtan, a revolving band of world-class musicians and has played Kirtan around the world. A meditation practitioner since 1978, serious student of Yoga since 1998, teacher since 2001. He incorporates his knowledge of anatomy and physiology with a unique understanding of spirituality in the modern world. Significant teachers have been: TKV Desikachar, V. Venkatesha, Hema Venkatesha, Kim Schwartz, Tias Little, Steven Hartman and over 2 decades with Gabriel Halpern. He promotes a mindful practice, bringing one to the edge of ‘experience’ to ‘witness’ the moment unfold and realize it is us who is the unfolding.