Day 10: Shoulder Opening Flow - Let go of Tension
12m
Welcome to Day 10 of our invigorating 14-day morning yoga expedition! Today, we invite you to delve into a captivating sequence of postures carefully curated to unlock the potential of your shoulders and upper back. With the gentle guidance of poses like Eagle pose and Cow Face pose, you'll release built-up tension, fostering an aura of openness and liberation. As you breathe in sync with each movement, the stretch deepens, and tightness gracefully dissolves, revealing the radiance within your shoulders.
What to Expect:
Shoulder-Opening Postures: Immerse yourself in a series of rejuvenating postures designed to liberate your shoulders and upper back, allowing you to stand tall with newfound ease.
Breath as a Key: Harness the power of your breath to enhance your stretches, nurturing a heightened awareness of the transformation occurring within you.
Poses in Today's Class:
Thread the Needle Pose (Parsva Balasana): Begin with this gentle pose, which stretches your shoulders and upper back while also offering relief for the neck.
Back Bound Hands Easy Pose: Explore a posture that involves binding your hands behind your back, creating a powerful stretch and opening in your shoulders.
Cow Face Hands Pose (Gomukhasana): This pose invites you to stretch the shoulders, triceps, and upper back, providing both flexibility and relief.
Eagle Pose (Garudasana): Step into Eagle Pose to experience a stretch and opening in the upper back and shoulders, promoting balance and poise.
Cow Face Eagle Arms: Combine the elements of Cow Face and Eagle poses to further enhance your upper body's grace and openness.
Supported Puppy Pose: Sink into the gentle embrace of Supported Puppy Pose, a posture that nurtures your shoulders and upper back with loving support.
Standing Forward Bend with Shoulder Stretch: Engage in a forward bend while interlacing your arms behind your back, indulging in a deep shoulder and upper back stretch.
Mountain Pose: Conclude your practice by returning to the foundational Mountain Pose, feeling the transformation and newfound openness in your shoulders.
Closing Thoughts:
Day 10's Shoulder Opening Flow invites you to unveil the radiant potential within your shoulders and upper back. As you move through this sequence and synchronize your breath with your movements, you'll witness the release of tension and the emergence of spaciousness and grace. Allow this practice to elevate your posture and invite an aura of openness into your day. Enjoy the illuminating effects of Day 10's Shoulder Opening Flow!