10 Sequences For Tight Neck and Shoulders
Looking to release tension or tightness in the neck and shoulders? These 10 sequences will help support your yoga practice with poses to release pain and strengthen the upper body.
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4 Yoga Poses for Better Posture and Less Neck Pain
Whatever the root cause of your slumping, your yoga practice can help alleviate any resulting pain or dips in mood by bringing more balance to the muscles in your chest, upper back, and neck.
A Healing Yoga Sequence to Ease Neck + Shoulder Pain
We spend hours in front of our computers and phones, and the repetitive movement patterns can cause neck and shoulder strain. This sequence will help.
5 Shoulder-Opening Binds to Ground & Cleanse the Body
Binds are a wonderful way to open the shoulders, create a safe, stable haven in a pose, and build prana in the body. Within these 5 binds, you’ll find some of the most elegant, graceful shapes that ask you to rise to the occasion.
4 Poses to Prevent + Heal Shoulder Injuries
Practice these four poses to heal an injury or strengthen your shoulders to prevent one.
7 Yoga Poses to Open Your Heart and Shoulders
Whether you’re looking to find more compassion in your life or simply want to counteract the effects of sitting at your computer all day, this supportive and strengthening yoga sequence will awaken your heart, body, and mind.
Wear and Care: Decrease Shoulder Pain and Build Strength
Shoulder injuries are common among yogis, but they don’t have to be. Here’s how to care for your shoulders, not tear them down.
Straighten Out Your Slouch
Open your shoulders to improve your posture maintain healthy and agile shoulder joints.
6 Stretches to Do at Work
Relieve tension in your wrists, back, and shoulders at your desk.
Yoga We Know You Need: 4 Smartphone Counterposes
The hunch in your shoulders and knots in your neck aren’t just uncomfortable, they carry an orthopedic risk. Amy Ippoliti created this practice to counteract “tech neck.”
Yoga Girl’s Sequence for Strong Shoulders and Core
Visualize yourself on an Aruban beach as you challenge your core, balance, and shoulders in this sequence from Rachel Brathen‘s book.
