Justlyns Health Coach

Hi there!

Just checking in so see how everyone is….and run a new idea past you all

I’m considering returning an online yoga class and want to see if this is of any interest to anyone, if it helps overcome any barriers you might have to practising.

I need to do a bit of ‘research’ to find out if there is preferred days, times and durations of class, which might be best done my way of a questionnaire/poll, so if you can like this post if you’d like to contribute?

Also would consider a session for beginners, sport specific, restorative, and yoga for men.

Any other ideas or suggestions?

(Thankyou to all comments in private groups, it would be so good to see you all again- the gift of online? Removes geographical barriers! )

Yoga yoga yoga…..

You’re timely wee reminder that you’ve been meaning to book this class for a while now….

Link in the bio, or in the story- or just turn up! Always a space for a wee one.

Every Thursday, we will explore a relevant topic to things that crop up in the room- tight shoulders, low energy, life stress, skiing holidays, training injuries…..

Yoga will support and promote almost any area of your life, even if only to temper your mood and allow you to think more clearly.

Why would you not??

Much cheaper than therapy or wine. 🙌🏻

Book in the link in BIO or story

Tonight is your last chance to join us on a Tuesday, as we move to Thursday practice only from February.

Book your spot by hitting the link in the story, or in my Bio.

Drop in spaces always welcome!

This is a great visual to try and demonstrate the complexity of a commonly problematic area.

The arrows indicated the directional pull of some of the the muscles attached to the scapula.

TEAMWORK!

If we look at our body as a whole, it’s a miraculous collection of component parts that work together.
When there is pain or dysfunction, it’s often not as ‘local’ 🎯 as we tend to think, and an open mind with sensitive inquiry can help identify a behaviour, movement, or lifestyle adaptation that might help.

Sharing here so I can refer back to this myself, as I go and set up my standing desk for some study time 🤣 I’ve subtly returned to sitting at an angle on the chair…

🦴 Shoulder Stability Is a Team Effort

This diagram highlights how multiple shoulder and scapular muscles work together to create smooth, controlled arm movement. Rather than acting in isolation, these muscles form force couples—balanced pulls that guide motion while keeping the shoulder joint stable.

The upper and lower trapezius work in synergy with the serratus anterior to produce scapular upward rotation during arm elevation. This movement is essential to clear the acromion, maintain subacromial space, and allow the arm to lift efficiently without compression of soft tissues.

The rhomboids and levator scapulae provide important stabilizing and controlling forces, preventing excessive protraction or elevation of the scapula. Their role becomes especially important during controlled lowering of the arm and postural correction.

At the glenohumeral joint, the rotator cuff acts as a dynamic stabilizer. While the deltoid generates powerful arm elevation, the rotator cuff counterbalances this force by compressing the humeral head into the glenoid, preventing upward translation and maintaining joint centration.

When these force couples are disrupted—due to weakness, poor motor control, or posture-related imbalance—the result can be shoulder pain, impingement, reduced performance, and increased injury risk. Restoring balanced muscle activation is therefore a cornerstone of rehabilitation, athletic conditioning, and ergonomic training.

🔬 Biomechanics | Shoulder Mechanics | Movement Science
👉 Follow for more visuals that simplify complex human movement.

If you’ve not got your sleep optimised, any other health promoting efforts you’re trying, are going to have more friction to make positive impact.

Increasing steps, going to the gym more, reducing portion sizes, calorie deficits, vitamins, supplements, and all your therapeutic treatments…… they need SLEEP to be the foundational layer for your body to make changes.

Give yourself the BEST opportunity to thrive, and be honest with yourself about these 5 points…..

No one is coming, you’re an adult now, and you can do hard things. 💪

Which thing resonates most with you? 🍷 📺 ⏰

For all sessions this week, please be aware of this current barrier!
Hopefully short lived 🤞
Let me know if virtual session is preferable.

It has taken 1 hour, 10 minutes to get from Leggart Terrace to Duthie park. Both bridges are closed in different directions causing congestion at roundabouts. If people dont block roundabouts then everyone will move faster

Today’s challenge….

As you check your personal emails, can you scroll right to the bottom and hit “unsubscribe” in 2-5 of the emails you know you don’t get any value from?

For me, it was Instagram updates, and SportPursuits sale adverts ✔️

Tiny change, one tiny micro stressor removed, seconds bought back in subsequent weeks, and saves you from scrolling through those surf boards/wetsuits/mountain bikes you don’t want or need 🤣

The new booking platform is now LIVE!!

This is for all initial consultations, express or full PT sessions AND yoga classes.

Your membership/plan is available to purchase directly there, as are solo sessions if you need to top up!

This give you more autonomy, and you can see and control what you’ve booked from your schedule.

Please make all future bookings through:-

Lyndsey I support clients to make changes with small habits to optimise their health. I deliver a personalised service to make sure individual needs are heard and looked after. With over two decades in the fitness industry, I have a strong personal interest in pain free movement, functional fitness and long...

Starting tomorrow, June 3rd

Book your space here:-

https://calendly.com/lyndseythompsonhealthcoach/yoga-riverside