Standing Poses with Doweling for Upper Back Mobility – Weekly Advanced Class 439

This class presents an innovative standing pose sequence using a length of doweling to enhance mobility, posture, and awareness through the upper body. By holding the doweling behind the back in a variety of standing poses, the sequence helps to create leverage and feedback that can improve movement through the shoulders, chest, and thoracic spine. These actions are especially useful for students who experience stiffness through the upper back or habitual rounding in the shoulders and chest associated with prolonged sitting or postural imbalance. The class works progressively to encourage greater openness across the front body while supporting healthier spinal alignment and freer movement through the neck and shoulders. It may be particularly beneficial for students with a rounded upper back or mild postural kyphosis, while also offering valuable insights into standing poses for more experienced practitioners seeking a fresh and therapeutic approach to familiar asanas.