Yoga Stretches For UPPER BODY | Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back Release

This 30-minute practice focuses on relieving tension in the upper body.The neck, shoulders and upper back tend to be places in the physical body where we hold onto a lot of stress. The stretches in this yoga sequence will help you feel more ease and spaciousness in your body and mind. It is a fully accessible practice, suitable for absolute beginners, right through to the advanced practitioner.
No props are needed for this class.
Enjoy!

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DISCLAIMER
The information and practices on this website are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any illness and and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. As with any exercise program, you take the risk of personal injury when you practice yoga. Please be mindful and listen to your body. By voluntarily participating in these practices, you acknowledge this risk and release Jessica Richburg from any liability. You are responsible for your own body's well being. Please consult with your physician prior to beginning exercise.

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[jro]

I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years and have taught yoga for many years as well. For all the yoga classes and teachers online and out there in the world, you are such a refreshing, genuine, and generous soul! So happy to have found your channel. Each class has been a joy:) Sending you peace, love, and light!

[luisjyj]

I like that you are narrating instead of talking during the video. It is very calming and feels like you and I are taking the same class together :)

[juhiparikh]

Sometimes I wonder if a 30-minute stretch is really worth it, but when I follow along, I realise that the entirety of the video and the long holds of all the stretches is exactly what works magic. Thank you so much! I was very sore from lifting weights yesterday and this video worked like a miracle. My body feels AMAZING! Thanks again :)

[sandrobinari]

The no rush in between stretching your soft calming voice makes all the difference for me! Thanks, Jessica, you're doing a great job!

[neitharrow]

I've been away from yoga for about 15 years so wanted something gentle to bring me back. I found it! Slow, deep, conscious. And the very quiet music in the background is lovely. Enjoy many different videos with you as my body readjusts.

[dianereilly]

Thank you for this! Being disabled—I had my leg amputated three years ago—and having to move differently than I used to, using different muscles to move, my back and shoulders are always tight and painful. After following you through this practice for the first time, my back already feels looser and less painful.

[AmieFolkman.NewHomes]

My shoulders were burning from sitting for a zoom meeting for six hours today. I feel so much better!!!

[ikukopatriciayuasaphd]

The best upper body stretch yoga class!! I need this almost every day. Thank you very much, Jessica.

[avanlynden]

Loved this class for my shoulders, feel like a new person physically and feel so calm mentally. You're still my favorite yoga instructor on youtube after searching for videos for more than 6 years; love that you incorporate new poses so I discover something every video, and make me feel like every class has been a meditation! Thank you!

[katerigarcia]

Thanks so much for all your wonderful videos! I had shoulder surgery about 6 months ago and thanks to you and your videos I have been able to work myself up to my normal vinyasa routine!

[siobhanrose]

This practice made me teary today (I store and am trying to release a lot of sadness from my mid back to the base of my head). Jessica, I have been doing a range of your videos over the past month, and I have to tell you, I am so grateful. Your pace, your voice, your guidance is so wonderful. Thank you.

[AmandaWilliams-glgn]

I loved this session. I regularly suffer with migraines which start in the left side of my neck and I'm sure these stretches are going to make such a huge difference. Thanks Jessica !

[exis]

Thank you Jessica. I had a large amount of tension in the front and back of my chest and this routine relieved that tension. May fortune bless you as you have blessed me.

[samanthahasenzahl]

this is the class I have been searching for! It hit every tight area of my upper body that needed addressing. I'll be doing this video more often for sure!

[ondreawest]

This has left me feeling so light and open!!! Sensations throughout my body and so much calmness in the mind! Thank you Jessica❤️‍🔥 For all the online practices i've attempted, accounts ive experimented, I love yours the MOST! You're so gentle, include everyone and their different situations, genuine, and a radiant soul. I love you, thank you!!!

[tikatuni]

This class is all I need! My job and hobbies require me to be in front of a desk all day, and these stretches help me release the tension built up during the day. Thank you!

[melssish]

My tendency to hunch forward has wreaked havoc on my neck and shoulders. I'm working to improve my posture and these stretches targeted just the right places! Thank you so much. The pacing of this video was also perfect.

[DanielleGlick]

The best neck and shoulder stretch routine I’ve found on Youtube so far!

[nomaprice]

I’ve tried this practice a few times to relieve tension headaches and it works every time. As long as I have enough energy to get myself out of bed and to the mat, I can know this will do the trick. Thank you so much for making this available and offering it for free on YouTube, you are a healer!!

[chitrikajoshi]

What a beautiful flow. I loved the last stretch so much, I am naturally flexible and could perform it with binding my hands behind and one feet on the mat/. It literally opened up all the back and shoulder muscles. I love your channel and keep coming back at it. I am grateful for you Jessica and your smile is contagious❣