8 min Morning Yoga for Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back - UPPER BODY YOGA STRETCHES

07:55 Aug 24, 2025
Focus Areas
Full Body
A well-rounded practice that engages and stretches all major muscle groups.
Focus Area
Shoulders
Focuses on releasing tension and improving the range of motion in the shoulders and neck.
Focus Area
Upper Back
To target posture, release tension between the shoulder blades, and open the chest.
Focus Area
Beginner
For those new to yoga or who prefer a focus on foundational poses and alignment.
Difficulty
Gentle
A slow, soft, and mindful practice with an emphasis on relaxation and gentle movement.
Pace
Forward Bends
A practice focused on forward folds for calming the mind and stretching the entire back body.
Pose Type
Twists
Features twisting postures to aid digestion, detoxify, and improve spinal mobility.
Pose Type
No Props
A practice that can be done with just your mat; no extra equipment required.
Props
Quick Reference:
Full Body Shoulders Upper Back Beginner Gentle Forward Bends Twists No Props
Yoga Poses
Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana. An inversion that resembles a dog stretching, forming an inverted V-shape with the body.
Child's Pose
Balasana. A restful pose where you sit back on your heels and fold your torso forward, resting your forehead on the floor.
Cat-Cow Pose
Marjaryasana/Bitilasana. A gentle, flowing sequence between a rounded spine (Cat) and an arched spine (Cow) on all fours.
Seated Forward Bend
Paschimottanasana. A seated pose involving folding the torso over extended legs to stretch the hamstrings and spine.
Seated Spinal Twist
Ardha Matsyendrasana. A seated twist that rotates the spine and stretches the hips and shoulders.
Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana. A gentle backbend where the chest is lifted off the floor while the pelvis remains grounded.
Plank Pose
Phalakasana. A core-strengthening pose resembling the top of a push-up.
Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana. A forward fold from a standing position, stretching the entire back of the body.
High Lunge
A standing lunge with the back heel lifted, challenging balance and building leg strength.
Warrior II
Virabhadrasana II. A standing lunge where the body is turned to the side, with arms extended parallel to the floor.
Reclining Spinal Twist
Supta Matsyendrasana. A gentle supine twist, bringing one knee across the body.
Quick Reference:
Downward-Facing Dog Child's Pose Cat-Cow Pose Seated Forward Bend Seated Spinal Twist Cobra Pose Plank Pose Standing Forward Bend High Lunge Warrior II Reclining Spinal Twist
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