Steps to Upper Body Flexibility

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Release Upper Body Tension

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Abdominal Breathing 2

Yoga Technique

5:18

Ribcage Breathing 1

Yoga Technique

2:07

Blowing Tree

Yoga Technique

3:42

Dynamic Simple Backbend

Yoga Technique

2:03

Lower Body Rock

Yoga Technique

3:06

These days, we spend a lot of time at our desks or looking down at devices. This can weaken and overstretch the muscles in the upper back and back of the neck, while the muscles at the front of the neck and chest become short and tight. The simple techniques in this step will help to gently stretch and relax your upper body, melting away any stiffness.

Practice Guidelines

Before starting your yoga asana practice, please read the Practice Guidelines for helpful tips.

Stretch from the inside out

Breathing techniques are a subtle but helpful way to stretch and release tension from the inside out. Practice Abdominal Breathing until it becomes easy before moving onto Ribcage Breathing.

Diffuse lavender oil

Enhance your ability to relax and release tension by adding 5-7 drops of our Lavender Essential Oil to an aromatherapy diffuser while you are working or practicing the recommended techniques.

Breathe, Stretch, Bend & Twist

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Complete Yoga Breathing

Yoga Technique

6:34

Energizing Breath

Yoga Technique

2:17

Flapping Wings

Yoga Technique

1:50

Step Back Lunge 1

Yoga Technique

2:37

Blade Squeeze

Yoga Technique

2:02

If you’ve been doing the exercises in the previous step regularly, you may now be experiencing more freedom of movement in your upper body. In this step, continue to develop and maintain a greater range of motion and ease in your upper body.

Complete Yoga Breathing

Practice this technique until it becomes easy and natural. It is the basis for yoga breathing in many of our poses, including Energizing Breath.

Develop Upper Body Strength & Mobility

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Back Strength

Yoga Session

28:51

Introduction to Authentic Yoga

10 Sessions

The various practices in this step will gently challenge you to strengthen your upper body, while increasing flexibility and range of motion in your entire torso.

Yoga props

You’ll need our Wai Lana Yoga Band Set and yoga strap for the Triceps & Core session

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Steps to Upper Body Flexibility

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Release Upper Body Tension

Abdominal Breathing 2

Ribcage Breathing 1

Blowing Tree

Dynamic Simple Backbend

Lower Body Rock

Breathe, Stretch, Bend & Twist

Complete Yoga Breathing

Energizing Breath

Flapping Wings

Step Back Lunge 1

Blade Squeeze

Develop Upper Body Strength & Mobility

Back Strength

Introduction to Authentic Yoga

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Steps to Upper Body Flexibility

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Release Upper Body Tension

Abdominal Breathing 2

Ribcage Breathing 1

Blowing Tree

Dynamic Simple Backbend

Lower Body Rock

Breathe, Stretch, Bend & Twist

Complete Yoga Breathing

Energizing Breath

Flapping Wings

Step Back Lunge 1

Blade Squeeze

Develop Upper Body Strength & Mobility

Back Strength

Introduction to Authentic Yoga

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