Upper Back and Shoulder Opening

Listed by the publisher as “Undo your desk job shoulders!”

This sequence focuses on opening the chest and upper back to counteract forward-leaning posture. Participants use a rolled-up blanket for a supported backbend before moving through active stretches on the hands and knees and in standing, using a strap to assist with shoulder mobility and finishing with quiet observation.

Lying On BackStandingAll FoursLying On FrontKneelingShouldersShouldersPostureUpper BackChest OpeningRib CageSpineYoga SynthesisEquipment: Yoga BlanketEquipment: Yoga StrapFlexion/Extension: Strongly ExtensionRotation: NoneSide bending: MinorCross-lateral: None