Focus: This video focuses on therapeutic yoga poses for the shoulders, wrists and neck. In the early part of the class different variations of the baddhanguliyasana arm action help you to work on your shoulders and wrists simultaneously. Some variations of adho mukha svanasana then start to more directly target your wrists. The majority of poses in the sequence will help to improve shoulder mobility. An array of asanas are chosen to approach the shoulders from all of their potential movement ranges. In the latter part of the class these shoulder related poses help to release and relax the trapezius, and muscles related to the neck. The class ends with a version of savasana where the neck is given a gentle traction by suspending the head in a looped belt that passes around the back of the skull.
Key Poses: Chair sirsasana, chair sarvangasana
Equipment: Mat, chair, bolster, 3 blankets, 2 blocks, belt
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 40 min
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Hi Rod,
That neck traction at the end is superb! The release and relief to my neck was wonderful.
Hi Diana,
Thanks for your feedback. Glad it helped you. It’s hard to find specific and safe poses for the neck. The traction is a good one!
This is the second time I’ve done this class and it’s a pleasure to experience the savasana again at the end.
Namaste.
Thanks for your feedback Anita. It’s great to see you practicing so regularly. Keep it up!
Great class thanks Rod. My shoulders feel very relaxed now
You’re welcome Sue. Glad to hear it!
Thanks for the head /neck
traction at the end. Loved it!
You’re welcome. That’s good to hear Tricia!