30 min Yin Yoga for Upper Back Knots - Beginner Yin for Upper Body Pain

Get rid of upper back knots and pain with this 30 minute beginner yin yoga class.

Hi Yogis, this week's Yin Yoga class was inspired by own upper back issues. For a few weeks I was suffering from a horrible knot in my upper back and although Yin Yoga didn't completely fix it, certain poses provided a lot of relief!

This is a short practice that I'm hoping will also provide relief to others also suffering from tightness, tension and knots in the upper back. Have a block close by and let's get started :)

What is Yin Yoga? Yin yoga is often called the Yoga of the joints because unlike other styles of yoga, the emphasis is not on the muscles but on the deep connective tissue. Connective tissue is made up of fascia, ligaments and tendons which surround and form your joints. Yin yoga improves the range of motion in your joints and also strengthens them. The results and benefits are more flexibility and greater range of motion and also more stability within your joints. Although your muscles will also be stretched, that is not the focus of the practice. It is best to practice yin yoga while your muscles are cold and NOT warmed up, even if that sounds counter intuitive. The reason we do this is so that we can send the "stress" and the "Stretch" to the connective tissues. If the muscles are warm they will steal the focus away from the joints.

There are 3 principles of Yin Yoga.
1. Find your edge
2. Be still
3. Hold the pose

Use as many props as needed in Yin Yoga! Blocks, bolsters and straps are all great ways to support your body to make sure you are respecting your edge and not going too far.

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Kassandra

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[yogawithkassandra]

Did you like this class? Let me know by leaving a comment below!

[jojoma]

I love how you leave time in silence while we are in the poses!!! So many yin teacher’s talk their heads off and it’s hard to go inwards that way. Your teaching style is so lovely! Glad I discovered your videos!!

[megangarwood]

My massage therapy can’t BELIEVE what happened to my upper back after I started doing this two to three times a week. I’m a writer. Nothing has helped me except for this. Thank you!!!

[flatwoundsound]

At last - a yoga video that actually takes the time to let you relax into the poses - excellent stuff, thank you!

[JoJo-vgsj]

I practice your yoga everyday, it’s definitely made an enormous improvement on my mental health and my body feels amazing!!! Thankyou

[SerenityFlowArts]

This is exactly what I needed after kickboxing today. A little yin to my yang haha. Yin is always so hard for me.. to sit still is my greatest challenge. Can anyone else relate? Even though it's a challenge, I know that I need these slow and mindful moments <3

[ciaramartin]

This was lovely, thanks so much! One of my favorite parts of your classes is how you allow for so much time for silence and quiet.

[ShraddaNiche]

Perfect for my back today. It's amazing, I used to reach in the medicine cabinet for everything now I just type into your channel. It's a real blessing for me. Namaste

[marystestkitchen]

Thank you so much for this video! I use it a few times each week and the practice makes a huge difference to my quality of life.

[dinazavrskimakaric]

I've been doing yoga since 1995. Changed many teachers in real classes, and online, across the globe. Your classes, Kassandra, are one of the best. Your voice is so soothing to listen to, the pace and the tone. The transitions are smooth and natural. The poses challenging, yet possible to hold without strain. Thank you!

[laramccoy]

This really is a life saver when I have upper back knots. It is as good as a deep tissue massage. Thanks for being here x

[HannaIvchenko]

I was suffering from a headache all day today. After doing this class, my pain is gone! Thank you so much, Kassandra, for these therapeutic videos and all your work, as well as for making yoga accessible for everyone! Sending my love and positive intentions to you 🤍🙏

[ruinconcept]

Everyday it’s beautiful when I have one of your classes! Thank you for everything.

[scottschabel]

Your inner beauty as well as the outer makes for such an incredible session. I have no idea what brought me to your videos, because I’ve been struggling with pain and tightness, without even having a thought that yoga can answer all of my prayers. Im just so grateful that whatever divine intervention or pure luck led me to you, my Yogi Master

[anthonybutt]

Thank you. I have made my way back to you and I am grateful for your presence. I recommend you to anyone that will listen.

[ninavandermerwe]

Really a great morning yoga session, thoroughly enjoyed it, Kassandra you are the best. Regards and blessings from South Africa 💟

[tricia]

Did this after getting my covid booster shot and excruciatingly long hours of studying. It worked perfectly! Thank you for making videos that provide relief to many people around the world ♡

[jordanoh]

I suffer from migraines and headaches and can usually feel my shoulders/upper back area tense up before-hand. I found this flow to be helpful for me as well as many of your other videos. I have since bought your book and await its arrival. Glad to have found you on YouTube as I have found many instructors in the past to be annoying. Your voice is calming, enthusiastic and you seem to explain moves easily as I usually find my movements to match what you're doing (some other videos make it easy to lose beginners). Will continue to try to incorporate more of these videos in to my daily routine. I will happily recommend you to any clients that may be interested in alleviating stress and trying a new practice.

[smitas]

Thank you very much Kassandra. I had been suffering with back pain and shoulder pain since very long time.. watching you I have started doing yin yoga steps and it has helped a lot. 90% pain is vanished. The way you explain the moves and its effect is thoroughly useful.

[janetpowell]

I love your videos. I have been doing yoga on line everyday during this pandemic and I am 73 yo. Kassandra, your teaching style (slow..quiet..and peaceful) really works for me and I am becoming incredibly flexible.. Now I just have to work on my pandemic weight gain! :)
Thank you!