Yin to Release Upper Body Aches and Tension

Yin to Release Upper Body Aches and Tension

We all do it. We seem to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. Always hiking them up towards our ears. And then add to that that we all end up rounding forward typing at our keyboards and phones (oops, caught myself doing it there too). Try these 7 yin poses...
7 Poses for an Overall Upper Body Release

7 Poses for an Overall Upper Body Release

Are you experiencing pain, stiffness and tension in your neck, shoulders, upper back and chest. Try out this soothing sequence. Hold each pose for a few breaths, or until feels good. No props required. Seated Chest Opener – Start seated, lengthen spine, relax...
7 Yoga Poses for Shoulder Flexibility

7 Yoga Poses for Shoulder Flexibility

I don’t know about you, but my shoulders are where I hold the most tightness. I don’t have as much range of motion as in other joints. Having tightness in this area can not only affect your time on your mat (Working on backbends? You need to open your...
7 Poses to Wake Up Your Spine

7 Poses to Wake Up Your Spine

It is all too common to find stiffness, aches and pains, and general immobility in the upper body. We all spend entirely too much time hunched over some piece of technology or another. Give yourself a few minutes to work through these 7 stretches to improve mobility...
7 Stretches for Better Communication

7 Stretches for Better Communication

The throat chakra, is associated with clear communication. This means not only your ability to speak up for yourself and use your voice in a powerful way, but also to listen critically and with compassion. The following stretches focus on the neck and shoulders and...
5 Yin Poses for Heart Opening

5 Yin Poses for Heart Opening

If you feel a tightness in your heart, whether it be physically, emotionally, or energetically, use this Yin Yoga practice to release the tension. I always turn back to, and need to remind myself of the statement, “The only way out is through.” These poses...