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Yoga Therapy for the Shoulders and Upper Back

Beginner I
(133 Reviews)
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This short shoulder sequence is for everyone - yoga practitioners, office workers, weight lifters, new moms, musicians, and everyone else who uses their hands and arms throughout the day. These therapeutic exercises are not yoga poses, but will help you with your asana practice and will generally give you more space and mobility in your shoulders. Practice regularly to bring ease to your body at work and at home.

Equipment

  • Block

Focus

  • Neck/Shoulders

Style

  • Yoga Therapy
  • Yoga for Back Care
Goldilox1
March 30, 2018
Comment:

Have tried this one twice now and seems to do the trick in a) releasing any tension and b) resetting my shoulders into a better postural alignment. Its quick and easy too, so will definitely look to incorporate into say a warm down after working out the shoulders.

Francine P
March 9, 2018
Comment:

Wow! it felt good and difficult, will know tomorrow or the next day if I overdid it. Should I worry about the popping and cracking sounds in my shouders mostly the left one...
I have been avoiding yoga the last few months because my left shoulder and arm were aching when I pulled them back.
Now I feel ready to overcome this. Do you have any more suggestions.

Comment Replies

David Procyshyn
March 9, 2018
Comment:

Hi Francine. I think your approach is a good one, to wait to see how it feels tomorrow. In general popping sounds are ok, but you want to be aware that it isn't coming with discomfort or pain.

I have a few great classes for the shoulders, as do other instructors. Go to the search box above, type in 'shoulders' and try some of those classes.

Take care,

David DoYogaWithMe Founder

spidercles
August 7, 2017
Comment:

Wow, I feel so good after doing this. Especially when my spine did some popping with the brick under shoulders! Loved the other brick move too. Thank you!

marykmix
July 31, 2017
Comment:

I'm going to try this during the work day! (the standing part at least) Great and simple release for shoulders.

Comment Replies

Erica Fritch
August 2, 2017
Comment:

Great plan, marykmix! Putting little bits of mobility work into your day is so helpful . Even if you just do one exercise at a time, multiple times through your work day, you will feel the difference. And it makes it so much more sustainable and attainable to do it that way rather than think you need to spend an hour doing something.

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