Gentle Class For Upper Back And Shoulders – Weekly Intermediate Class 93

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Focus

This class focuses on poses that give a gentle opening to the thoracic spine and shoulders. With people spending longer periods of time sitting at desks and working on computers, stiffness in these areas is becoming increasingly common in today’s world. It can potentially lead towards painful conditions associated with the neck and spine, and can negatively impact body posture habits and overall energy levels.

The poses featured in this sequence will help to improve mobility and elasticity in the thoracic spine, encourage an increased range of motion for the shoulders and their related muscles, increase awareness of healthy posture habits, and help to release tension from the trapezius muscle and general shoulder region. The class begins with some matsyasana style variations where blocks support the upper back in a reclining simple cross leg position. The baddhanguliyasana arm position is then added to poses that start to simultaneously work the upper back and shoulders. Eventually a shoulder opening effect is gained from ustrasana and chatushpadasana. The video guides you in ways of ensuring that you are gently working into these areas without forcing. Alternatives and modifications are suggested for people working with more pronounced stiffness in the upper back and shoulders.

Key Poses

Matsyasana (from sukhasana), baddhanguliyasana, ustrasana, chatushpadasana

Equipment

Mat, chair, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt

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