Yin Yoga · Shoulders · Flexibility · Nervous-system
Deep Stretch for Shoulders through Long Hold Yoga Poses
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A gentle, guided half-hour of Yin to show your upper body some love. We begin softly in child’s pose and puppy pose to open the back of the shoulders, ease out the neck, then sink into two long-held shoulder openers — bow tie and broken wing — on each side. From there we unwind the spine with a reclined twist, release through the shoulders and neck, and rest completely in savasana. It’s a deep stretch for the shoulders, upper back and neck, and a real chance to calm the mind.
Anyone carrying tension across their shoulders, upper back or neck — whether from a desk, a phone or a long day — and anyone who simply wants to slow down and stretch. It suits you whether you’re brand new to Yin or well practiced; just follow the shapes at your own pace and take the gentler option whenever you need it.
Just your mat and a warm, quiet space where you can be still. This is a no-props class, though a cushion or block nearby is nice to slide under your hips in child’s pose if sitting back on your heels feels intense. Every pose has a gentler option and a deeper one, so make each shape your own and press pause whenever you need to.
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Not at all — you can follow the whole class with just your mat. If sitting back on your heels feels intense in child's pose, a cushion or a block under your hips is lovely, and it's entirely optional. Come as you are.
We warm up with child's pose and puppy pose, ease out the neck, then settle into two long shoulder openers — bow tie and broken wing — held on each side. From there we unwind the spine with a reclined twist, release the shoulders and neck, and finish resting in savasana. The focus stays on the shoulders, upper back and neck throughout.
Yes — Yin isn't about how far you reach. Find your edge at about 60–80%, let the shape do the work, and take the gentler option in any pose whenever you need it. With regular practice you'll notice your shoulders opening up in their own time.
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