5 Yoga Poses for Shoulders and Upper Back
If you hold tension or stresses in your upper back, neck, or shoulders, here are a few of my favorite yoga postures that may offer you some relief!
You can use a yoga strap or belt and yoga blocks or large books.
🔹Child’s Pose with reverse prayer curls: grab your strap with your hands shoulder wide or a touch wider. Place your elbows on the blocks with your thumbs pointing up. Then bend your elbows to bring your hands to the tops of your shoulders.
🔹Thread the Needle: you can do this without blocks as well. To make it more intense you can lie on your belly instead of child’s pose.
🔹Gomukhasana Arms: avoid twisting or flaring out your ribs to force the handgrip here. Use the strap to find ease over force and be nice to your shoulders.
🔹One Arm Auspicious Pose- Supta Eka Bhuja Swastikasana A. Go slow in this one. Bring your bottom hand in line with your chin. You can reach the top arm up for more leverage or plant both feet for more twist. Keep your head down and neck relaxed.
🔹Sphinx Pose: pull your hands back, your chest forward, and the crown of your head up.
Happy healthy shoulders to you! Which stretch is your favorite??
