Yoga for the Shoulders

Do you suffer from upper body tension and need a shorter yoga class to both stretch and strengthen? Join Kristin for this Yoga for Stiff People series, focusing on neck, upper back, and shoulders to relieve some of the tension of your modern lifestyle. Learn to customize the practice to work for your body, and practice with the body (even stiffer ones) that you are in!

Try out this quick practice to release tension in your head, neck and shoulders. This practice can be done seated on the floor or a chair. Come back to this practice as often as you need.

Reset your posture and restore freedom in the shoulders and spine. This gentle, heart-opening sequence relieves tech-neck and upper body tightness through shoulder rolls, heart-lifting backbends, and breath-led movement

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Enjoy a standing room only type class to kickstart your day and/or reenergize your body for the day ahead. This practice includes mostly standing poses. Let's get moving!

Ready to enhance your performance on the golf course? This well-rounded yoga practice is designed specifically to address the unique needs of golfers. We'll focus on opening tight lower backs, shoulders, and legs, as well as creating more mobility through your center. We'll work to bring both sides of your body into balance to avoid injury. Yoga's focus on breathing mindfully will help you sharpen your focus and mental game. Try it today and see how it affects your swing.

Enjoy this brief practice focused solely on releasing tension in the shoulders.

This class is part 1 in a 3 part series focused on strength and cardio. Part I - Upper Body Burn - will rev up your upper body strength and get your whole body moving. We'll practice a few variations of pushups to build upper body strength and some fun transitions from downward dog creating strong shoulders and core. You'll have options so you can pick your level to work at to feel both safe and strong.

This session is the gift your neck & shoulders are craving. We start by getting the blood flowing & enjoy a variety of shoulder mobilising poses. We often feel tension in our neck due to forward head carriage, so it's crucial for us to strengthen the postural muscles of the deep neck flexors & upper back. In a prone position we work on a shoulder strength & mobility sequence that you will notice immediate benefits from. 

This class combines elements of yoga and Pilates to create an intentional experience centered on shoulder mobility and strength. You’ll explore fun and unique ways to enhance functionality, freedom, and awareness in the upper limbs. If available, bring a paper plate or slider to incorporate rotational mobility exercises using a flat surface balanced on the palm. Don’t worry if you don’t have props—you can easily follow along and enjoy the practice without them!

Awaken your body and spirit with this gentle yet energizing slow-flow Vinyasa designed to create space in the heart, chest, shoulders, arms, and hips. In yoga, the arms are considered our "alchemical wings," and an extension of the heart that allows us to cultivate joy and openness. This class incorporates playful, spiraling arm movements to awaken your inner light and foster a sense of freedom.

Begin seated with a fun and dynamic arm flow to warm up the shoulders and chest. Progress to a kneeling sequence featuring lunges and hamstring stretches that prepare the body for a fluid standing flow filled with expansive arm movements. Perfect for starting your day with positivity and vitality, this practice will leave you feeling refreshed, open, and ready to embrace the day ahead.

This class focuses on easing stress and tightness in the shoulders, neck and upper back, especially if you spend a lot of time on the phone or computer (who doesn't these days)! Through gentle stretches, mindful movements, and targeted exercises, this practice helps to improve posture and alleviate discomfort caused by daily activities. If you suffer from pain and discomfort in this region this class will bring relief and leave your upper body feeling refreshed and aligned.

This class will consist of holding static postures to help release the hips, shoulders, and spine.

*There is no background music so feel free to add your own playlist.

Throughout this upper body-focused class you will support your Heart and Lungs with gentle movement and Yin Yoga. This practice begins with wrist and should releases then moves into longer holds that stimulate the Heart and Lung meridians (energy pathways). Work deep into your chest and shoulders and feel the benefits of Yin Yoga.

This is another class in the Yogic Way repertoire series, in which honoring the roots of yogic traditions is central. In this practice, you will tune into your own root through the use of sound (mantra), movement, and breath so as to enliven a sense of steadiness within the rhythmic nature of your life. This class is perfect for morning, evening, or as a midday boost. You can expect to feel free in your hips, and shoulders following this practice.

In this all-levels class, we discuss the concept of The Gunas, the three strands of energy that make up the universe. Throughout our time together, we explore how both effort and ease come together, both physically and energetically, so that we can move closer to a state of “balance”.

With a blend of longer holds and breath to movement flow, this class will help you move into a meditative state with both your body and your mind.

Feeling stiff? Grab a bolster or block to sit on and join me for a short 15 minute class. Through gentle movement, we’ll release tension and enhance range of motion through the sides of the neck, the upper back, and the muscles of the upper arms. Come back to this class again when you need a sweet release.

This morning vinyasa flow class will give you an opportunity to turn inward and gather energy for your day. You will flow through warming Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) variations, balance in Eagle Pose (Garudasana) and twists, and finish with grounding postures to help you feel balanced. Take this time, first thing in the morning, to mindfully move your body, center your mind, and connect to your spirit.

There is no music in this class so you can enjoy the silent background, use your own playlist, or play Jackie's Spotify Playlist.

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Is your chaturanga feeling a bit sloppy? This class begins by helping you create a strong foundation and proper alignment for mastering chaturanga flow. We then move into an energetic vinyasa practice perfect for any time of day. You'll feel stronger, more focused and capable. (and maybe a little sweaty, too!)

Grab some weights, and join me on your mat for this upper body focused fusion flow class. This class weaves together elements of yoga, barre, and pilates, paired with hand weights to gain greater control and strength through the arms, shoulders, chest and core. You can expect an upper body burn as we work through full range of motion, and small range pulses, all the while creating a deep sense of intentionality through movement and breath. This quick 20 minute upper body class is designed to help you gain upper body strength to support the functionality of your life, as well as other areas of your yoga practice.

Let go of any tension or baggage in mind or body in this gentle 35-minute fully body Yin class. Move your spine in all directions, open your heart, and have the space to be with yourself wherever you are at. After long-held yin poses and a Sound Bowl Savasana--you will feel lighter, grounded, and more connected to Self.

Does it feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? This is a common feeling for many of us living in a modern world where we sit at desks and use poor posture while using our smartphones, watching tv, and driving. Join Kristin for a 30 minute soul flow that incorporates mobility morsels to easy shoulder and neck stiffness.

A quick yin unwind for those short on time. Calm down, open your neck + shoulders and find some big hip openers all on your back. Slow moving, relaxing yin class to help you reset back to the calm, free, divine Self you are. Enjoy a gentle Sound Bowl Savasana to help you shed any final worries + tensions.

Give your neck, shoulders and back some well deserved love.

Find relief in your neck and shoulders in this Yin Yoga class focused on variations for the upper body. Explore familiar poses like Pigeon, Sphinx and Embryo with variations that stretch and compress the shoulder girdle bringing blood and chi circulation to your tissues.

Yoga and Mobility work to strengthen the shoulder girdle. Mobility is creating both expansion and control in the joint. Class works to enable the arm rotation and arm binds without pain or impingement.

Spotify playlist for Yoga and Mobility for Shoulders

A short & effective session for your handstand practice. We work on shoulder mobility & stability, glute strength & core conditioning. This class includes some air time & as you will be fully primed, feel free to continue on with your handstand practice after the class.

Join Katy for a 40 minute practice to release neck shoulders and chest. Learn how your daily posture can create tension in your neck and what you can do to prevent it!

This short & effective practice will create a lot of space & stability in your upper body. It's the perfect antidote to a desk job. There are opportunities for inversions & alternatives are offered.

This FREE class will open, stretch, and relax your upper body in just 20 minutes. Your shoulder, neck, and upper back region can accumulate stress and tension and this practice is the perfect antidote. Expect deep stretches, time to breathe and unwind, and time to open into postures.

Spotify playlist for 20-Minute Shoulder & Upper Body Love

This sequence is perfect after a run or walk and addresses tight hips, hamstrings, quads, low back and shoulders. It's short and sweet, but can be an asana practice to quick relief any day.