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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
MidwifeMom
January 31, 2017
Comment:

I have had pain my shoulders/neck/upper back for two days. I haven't had time for a good deep tissue massage, but this quick stretching routine really helped ease some of that really deep pain!

Barbara1969
January 17, 2017
Comment:

Excellent! Thanks! I am a beginner and I haven't so much time so it's perfect for me!

Carol Turcios
August 18, 2016
Comment:

Hi Erica, could you please tell me what is the block size I need? I'm a beginner. Thank you so much.

Comment Replies

Erica Fritch
August 21, 2016
Comment:

Hi Carol,
You can use a standard size yoga block. They tend to come in 3 or 4 inch widths, and for the upper back backbend, I like the narrower size, because I have very narrow shoulders.
For the stretch with your elbows on the block, any size block will do, and as mentioned in another comment, you can even use a chair or a counter instead of a block.

I hope that helps!
Erica

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