Yoga for the Upper Back
This class is a deep release for the shoulders and upper back, making it perfect for a variety of people, including musicians, new parents, office workers and athletes. It targets all of the muscles connecting to the upper back and shoulders, providing relief from tightness, aches and pain... all in less than 40 minutes!
This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 12 of Grounding and Strength 14-Day Beginner Yoga Challenge.
Yoga for the Upper Back Playlist (to be played with the class)
Click on playlist below and press play when the class begins.
Note: You will need a subscription for access to Apple Music, and for music to play ad-free on Spotify and YouTube Music. You will also need to adjust the volume to your preference.
Comments
Thanks for the great classes! Perfect voice over, the sequences are just wonderful! Thank you from Germany!
I have tried a few yoga stretches in the past, but this was my first official full length video to completion. I am SO glad I found your site! This beginners introduction to yoga for upper back stretching was just what I needed. I work at a computer all day and my back is always so tight and uncomfortable. I felt every muscle being put to work, and heard a few snaps, crackles and pops along the way and it was wonderful! Its as if I used certain muscles for the first time in years. These videos are a perfect fit for me and I especially loved how you closed the video. Although I found a few of the poses/stretches challenging, I am sure I'll get used to it. I'll be looking for another video to help me work on the problems with my neck - stiff, tight and achy. You are a wonderful instructor!
Firstly thank you deeply for this class David. The majority of my work has me sitting at a computer a lot so I find this class great for getting some mobility and strength through my upper body to help my posture.
I have some questions about the pose where we bring our elbows together under our chin, palms together and fold forward.
When I try to perform the movement I find I can't get very low without getting a pinching pain in my right shoulder. Spreading my elbows apart a little helps avoid it. I'm young (22) and have never had an injury here so should I alter this like I've mentioned or just try to perform it more gently? My other question was: Is there a name for this pose?
Thank you again :)
I have L3 and L5 herniated discs in my lower back. I'm trying to avoid surgery. My doctor wants me to start stretching. I noticed several of the poses in this video are ones my doctor wants me to do. I gave it a try and enjoyed it. This was my first attempt at yoga. It gave me some relief in my upper back. Thanks for the video.