Yoga to Release Neck & Shoulder Tension

Stiff neck? Tight shoulders? 💻

This Yoga to Release Neck & Shoulder Tension sequence is designed to melt away stress, ease stiffness from long hours at the desk, and restore mobility in your upper body. Perfect for anyone dealing with tension from posture, stress, or screen time.

What’s Inside This Practice:
• Gentle stretches to release tightness in the neck and shoulders
• Mindful movements to improve posture and alignment
• Relaxing yoga flow to calm the nervous system and reduce stress
• Breath awareness practices to enhance circulation and relaxation

Benefits of This Neck & Shoulder Yoga Flow:
• Relieves tension headaches and stiffness from stress or desk work
• Improves mobility and flexibility in the upper body
• Supports spinal alignment and healthy posture
• Promotes relaxation and emotional release

This short yoga therapy sequence is beginner-friendly and can be practiced any time of day; at your desk, during work breaks, or as part of your evening wind-down routine.

👉 If you’re searching for yoga for neck pain relief, yoga stretches for shoulders, or a calming, relaxing yoga flow, this class will help you feel lighter, looser, and more at ease.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction & awareness of neck and shoulder tension
1:40 – Seated cat-cow with cactus arms
3:34 – Tabletop & child’s pose warm-up
4:10 – Cat-cow variations for neck & upper back
5:02 – Thread-the-needle stretch (right & left side)
7:51 – Cobra adaptations with lateral neck movements
12:17 – Downward dog & uttanasana flow with cactus arms
14:27 – Lateral side bends with arm rotations
17:42 – Warrior I with shoulder opening (right & left)
22:19 – Child’s pose & gentle shoulder support
23:07 – Cobra/locust variations with opposite arm & leg lifts
25:19 – Child’s pose & supine knee hugs
28:26 – Final relaxation (Savasana)
30:12 – Closing seated meditation & gratitude

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👩‍⚕️ About Arpita Shah: Arpita shah is NAMA certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and C-IAYT Yoga therapist, dedicated to integrating Ayurveda, yoga, and nutrition for holistic mind-body-spirit healing. With a BS in Nutrition and an MBA from Texas Woman’s University, she combines ancient wisdom with modern insight to create deeply therapeutic experiences for her clients. Sharing the transformative power of these sister sciences is her true calling.

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