Yin Yoga · Shoulders · Back · Energy
A full class for the chest, shoulders and upper back
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Seventy minutes of Yin to open through the front of the body. We gently backbend to release tension and blockages from the chest, then work slowly into the shoulders and upper back — supported fish, melting heart, broken wing and cow-face — with long, quiet holds in between. It’s a lovely counter to hours spent hunched over a desk or a phone, and heart-opening can feel surprisingly emotional too, so give yourself plenty of space. This is class three of my nine-week Yin Yoga Challenge. Come as you are — every pose has a gentler option and a deeper one.
Anyone who sits or rounds forward a lot through the day and wants to open the chest, shoulders and upper back. It suits all levels — whether you’re following the whole Yin Yoga Challenge week by week, or you just want to undo some tension and breathe more freely. New to Yin? Read the pose notes below first, then follow along at your own pace.
Your mat, and a pillow or cushion and a blanket for support. A couple of yoga blocks are handy for the supported fish — a few thick books work just as well if you don’t have blocks. A bolster is lovely if you have one. Set up somewhere warm and quiet, and press pause whenever you need to.
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Blocks are handy for the supported fish, where you rest back over them to open the chest. If you don't have any, a few thick books work just as well — and a pillow or cushion and a blanket will cover the rest of the class.
Yes, it's all levels. The backbends and shoulder openers can feel intense, so find your edge at about 60–80% and take the gentler option in any pose. Read the pose notes first if you're new, and come out slowly.
Opening through the chest and front of the body can release stored tension, and that can feel surprisingly emotional. It's completely normal — give yourself plenty of space, keep breathing, and let whatever comes up simply pass.
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