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Standing yoga practice for neck and upper back tension

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  • by olgakabel
  • in Virtual Yoga Studio
  • — 12 Dec, 2018

You can do your yoga practice anywhere, but not all floor surfaces are yoga-friendly. Sometimes it is neither possible, nor desirable to lie down on the ground to do your yoga poses, but it doesn’t mean that you should forgo the benefits that yoga has to offer.

I created this yoga practice when I was stuck in a tiny hotel room overstuffed with furniture – there was literally no space to roll out the yoga mat. But my neck was hurting and I was stiff all over from travel, so I had to be selective about the poses I chose. It worked out beautifully.

This yoga practice is done entirely in a standing position. You don’t even need a yoga mat, just make sure that you are not slipping on the floor. This practice targets the neck and upper back, and includes various movements that both increase circulation to those areas and stretch them. It also includes a simple breathing practice that helps you relax your neck and lengthen your spine. If you find yourself traveling this holiday season, this practice might be the perfect match for not-so-perfect practice spaces. Let me know how it goes!




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6 Comments

  1. Susan H Ulery says:
    December 12, 2018 at 9:07 am

    Lovely, enjoyable sequence! Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • olgakabel says:
      December 12, 2018 at 9:08 am

      Thank you Susan, great to hear it!

      Reply
  2. Virginia says:
    December 12, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    Thank you for sharing your expertise with your online friends. You’re doing good work in the world by making this beautiful practice available to all. Sincerely, Virginia H.

    Reply
    • olgakabel says:
      December 12, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      Thank you for your wonderful comment Virginia!

      Reply
  3. Nicole says:
    December 16, 2018 at 2:25 am

    Thank you Olga. One of the advantages of the internet is that we have access to your fantastic sequences! Perfect for the holidays season. And for people with wrist problems.
    I broke my right wrist a few weeks ago and I am able to do the entire practice which is a real blessing!

    Reply
  4. emmi says:
    July 10, 2019 at 1:23 am

    again a wonderfull sequence. I can feel the releasing of some tension in my upperback-necky area! thanks a lot olga <3

    Reply

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