Yoga for Opening the Shoulders
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- čas přidán 16. 10. 2010
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This yoga sequence with Esther Ekhart helps to release tight shoulders and chest and eases upper back pain. It's great to do if you sit at a desk all day! Especially when working from home at a laptop.
It will also improve mobility in your shoulders and upper back for backbends.
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This sequence is timeless! Now 10+ years later I am finding relief after hours of working at a computer. Self care for those working from home is paramount. 🙏 Namaste
That's lovely to hear - thank you and I couldn't agree more!
This was posted 10 years ago? Girl, I'm still doing it with you for three weeks!
haha yes a golden oldie!
@@Ekhartyoga Im on day 9 and I feel worlds of difference already. Thank you so much for setting a time goal on this, otherwise I would have only practiced it every now and then throughout my practice.
I have been watching this video for about 8 years. Thank you for helping me find relief with my neck and shoulder pain.
Wow that's impressive! We have 900+ classes for back and shoulders relief on our platform. Check this link and may find your new favourite ones www.ekhartyoga.com/classes/browse_all?page=1&search=neck%20sholders
11 years later. But I love this. I can literally feel my back
Why did it take me so long to find this video???? The exercises are perfect!
Truly the best shoulder stretch sequence I ever found. Short and sweet. It can't get better than that!
ahahah I know I'm 10 years late, but this is my first day and it has already made a difference. The 3 weeks starts now for sure :)
I've done the three weeks now and it has helped my shoulder mobility so much! This, paired with a simple full-body mobility routine and foam rolling every day has allowed me to recover more quickly and feel no shoulder and lower back tension from workouts.
Cheers @EkhartYoga :)
@@basketball7677 Thanks will try
Like me . I start today😀
@@masomahassani7208 how's it going? I still do the routine from this video often
@@basketball7677 I failed to do it! but I started again from 5days ago. I feel great and I will do it.
This sequence is the best I have found to release the tension in my upper back and neck. It’s a real challenge to do them all but it works like a dream! Thank you🙏🏼🤩
I’m doin this in 2020. 🙏💕
Me too, my shoulders are so tight
I’m doing it every morning! It feels good.It’s only my third day but I won’t give up
Me too, i keep coming back here to remember some details that I didn't remember.
How did you stick w/ it Darika? Did it help?
@@SaraWC72 Me too Sara, are you sticking w/ it? How is it going?
I've Been Doing This Sequence For The Last Six Years And It Works Like A Charm!!
I came across this video years ago when I had an injury in the base of my neck. I remember that it helped a lot. Recently - well, 2 months ago now - I revisited this video because I was getting a neck and shoulder pain from computer work. Wow! I forgot how wonderful this little sequence is! Every morning before work I do it now. I haven't had neck pain or headaches at all since I started back up. I'm still struggling to hold cow-faced pose on one side, but lately more days than not I can hold it the whole time Esther does.
Ive been using this for over 10 years now! Whenever I'm tight I return because it's magic for opening up. Thank You! 😊
Easy to follow. No loud music or distractions. Thank you.
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6 years layter i am still doing it !! Thank you !
Thank you so much! I am a 68 year old male thats been lifting weights and working manual labor jobs sine I was a teen. Years of the weight bearing and gravity has caused me shoulder problems mostly impingement in both. Also been suffering from bursitis and tendonitis. I have been hanging from a pullup bar to open them up and create more room. I still was feeling a forward pull of tightness and pain in the front of my left shoulder. I did just 2 of these stretches that you illustrated and within 5 minutes tightness and pain was relieved. I woke up today with some soreness from the stretching but that is diminishing. The overhead movements with the band is what helped me. I will now work on the other ones you illustrated.
Day three,
Wooooo!
That reverse prayer hands is tricky!
I am looking forward to our next class 🤓🙏🏼✌🏻️
Thanks Esther
Every time I have a migraine, this specific set of exercises is one of the only things that helps alleviate the pain. I'm not sure why, but it's always works. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I am recovering from shoulder injuries and these exercises feel so good! Thank you Esther.
Recovering post surgery here with this one. Thank you!!!
I've been doing those exercises with her for almost 10 years now and my body is totally different from my family who doesn't practice any exercise. Its amazing !
Wow that's great to hear you've been doing them all this time!
@@Ekhartyoga Yes, your channel is gold and your inspire so many people. I hope you are aware of the fantastic work you are doing for humanity. ;)
Another *Golden Oldie*, the exercise is as still as good! Works well in the office to open up the shoulders.
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Thanks for these. I have very stiff painful shoulders, and have just started these again yesterday. 16.12.13. Will try and do them for three weeks and let you know how I get on. Hopefully it will result in less pain and more flexibility. Love your channel!
thanks for this.. i just want to ask that for how much time do i need to carry one pose in one day.. like for example 30 seconds each pose or as long as i can hold ?
They all felt so good I didn't want it to end!
One of the greatest of all time
I've been doing this since 2013! The best of the best!!
Discovering this 10 years later but still works its magic on my tight shoulders
I’ve been doing it for more than three weeks now and I feel better. I’m not going to stop! Thank you Esther!
Thank you Silvana
Did it help you to fix your poster a little bit?
@@mrsengineer8781 yes, it did
This helped ease my asthma and allergy symptoms. 😊
Been doing this for almost a year every few days and it completely fixed my posture. Thank you :)
That's so great to hear! Thank you
I love this video! I know that this was posted almost 10 years ago and I discovered it a few years ago. I'm a kayak guide, so shoulder stretching is very important for me. I still do this video a few times each week, along with Esther's more recent one to stretch shoulders (this one from 2010 has a few more stretches that I really like), and find these stretches so beneficial. Also, Esther is one of my favorite yoga instructors. Her voice is so lovely and instruction so simple and easy-to-follow. What she does is always genuine and from the heart. She has helped so many people towards being the best versions of themselves. I can't thank the Ekhart Yoga community enough!
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I love your tone of voice! Glad that I found a best teacher!
5 years later I still come back to this, truly the best
Happy 10th birthday to the best shoulder yoga video on CZcams!
Yay! Thank you!
I am getting more flexibility in my shoulders. Yay! a week ago I needed a yoga strap to do eagle arms, but today I was able to do it without a strap. Also, I was able to get my hands in prayer pose today. I have been doing this on and off for about 5 weeks and now I wish I had done it everyday like you suggested. Yay! I am in tears. Thank you so much!
This is working wonders for my back pain. Thank you!
You are not alone dear Esther, I am doing these exercises with you and loving it. Thank you very much. Love and blessings. This is Rohini from India.
Thank you from the United States. I enjoy practicing with you, especially now since the Coronavirus has invaded so many countries including my own. Your classes relieve stress and anxiety during these difficult times. There is always something to be thankful for, and I thank you. May your blessings be many.
Thank you - please join me for the live meditations if you can. They're powerful. You'll find the details on my channel
OMG that was effing amazing! I can breath better and deeper
Thank you so much, Ms Ekhart! I am 5 days in, and already my tight old left shoulder is loosening up. I can now clasp hands behind my backs with the left arm down and right arm up. This is new and exciting! Thank you again for your generosity
Thank you Saul - great to hear it's working for you. I've got some newer classes for the shoulders you can try too - although this golden oldie is still a favourite!
Still a goodie after so many years 😍
1 week and very happy I will continue for a long time!
This is amazing after sitting at the computer all day
*An old video of Esther, but still a very helpful exercise to open up!*
Yoga for Opening the Shoulders
I'm still doing it on day 4! I'm feeling great. Thanks again!
This really helped me when I was trying many stretches to help mobility, this was the most effective!
Sandy Breen Glad to hear it helped you, Sandy.
Thank you for this video. I need to open up my shoulders. I just started today, but will keep it for 3 weeks, as you recommend. I have a question, though. I am a bit overweight, so the seated posture you take is somewhat painful, I ended up seating cross-legged, with knees down. Is that ok? Or should I sit with you throughout the whole sequence? Thank you again!- Michelle.
psychmdpr It is fine to adjust your seated posture so you are comfortable. Important is that you can sit with a straight back, so sit up on a block or folded blanket if you need to. Adapt so you will keep it up!
I have been doing this for a year now, sometimes daily. It has pretty much saved my life. I had extreme dystonia/fascia issues and trigger points. I have managed to work a lot of them off. I still have some way to go to perfectly normal. But I can't thank you enough Ester. You helped save me. If somebody isn't doing this exercise, you need to start doing it.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for your comments.
I will try this.
This video is the absolute best. I've been doing it on and off for ten years, but I'm finally going to do it for a week now. We'll see how it goes!
wow, it is impressive!
@@Ekhartyogathanks! It's really helping me be a great ninja warrior athlete now, and has always helped me release stress carried in my shoulders!
This is a daily practice for me! Like it if you’re doing it daily too!
Glad I found this, doing it this 2021, i did it the other day and I notice that my shoulder is much more aligned. So i promised ill do this every single day no matter how busy my school life is
How's it going? :D 2 weeks in now, been consistent?
@@dan5020 hi im not really consistent, but im trying. this is really good. and im also adding another yoga for hunchback since my posture is not really good. but im improving little by little.
I still come back to this after all these years the minute I feel tight in my shoulders. Sometimes I don't need all the theatrics of a CZcams yoga channel- just something that's straight to the point and works!!! Like others have said- timeless sequence!!!
I suffer from sore shoulders and your exercises are simply brilliant. I can't believe how much a short routine like this helps. Many thanks.
I've done this for a little over three weeks now, and i'm gonna keep going. Its been very good for my upper bodies mobility. I have never felt eagle arms did anything for me but its cause i never dropped my shoulders while doing it till i saw this. Thanks again
Esther this is an extremely effective practice to strengthen shoulders, back and spine. Thank you for sharing it with all. 🌟
Thank you!
@@Ekhartyoga My Pleasure. 🌟
Short, simple and effective, thank you @Esther 🙏🏽😊
It’s 2024 and I’m still doing yoga with your videos.
thx for sharing this, I also hv hard time backbending due to closed-shoulders. I will keep doing it.
wonderful stretch while sitting at your desk
The greatest video onlineeeee
Because of carrying my bag pack on the right left for 2 years , now it’s felt down , im doing this exercises to fix my posture and my shoulders assymetry i’ll update you , i have no doubts this is not going to work , so im grateful that i have found this video , moreover it makes me feel good thanks 😊 🙏
Thank you for this shoulder opener!!
I found this video 3 months ago - I broke my left collarbone in a ski scooter accident 9 months ago and was slowly, slowly rebuilding my upper body strength and flexibility AND this video challenged me and inspired me...as did your pre running yoga (the whole family) when I took up jogging again after 12 years of just swimming, walking, weights, aerobics, yoga, etc! Anyway, I persevered with this video for 3 weeks and now I CAN do a standing Backbend! THANK you for your wonderful videos!
😮never gets old. I love it
Used to do this program. Now my shoulders are superstiff and I will start again. This short class is so effective!
welcome back! hope it helps you again
Best shoulders routine EVER. I'm always recommending it. It's so simple and yet incredibly effective... You'll notice changes in a week!! And HUGE improvements when done daily for 3-4 weeks. 😍
Wonderful to hear Andrea!
You're a lifesaver, my shoulders feel so much better. I'm starting my three week program today.
9 years on and this is suggested to me, better late than never! Wow.... I do Calisthenics and had a hard time with most of these, you're so flexible. I will be doing this every day and let you know how I'm getting on in a few weeks.
I still do this short series while at my desk in the office and it's just amazing for my shoulders. I've found nothing better!
Greetings from the 🇺🇸! Love the release your exercises give me! Send more!
Thank you Richard - you'll find lots more videos for the shoulders on this channel and on EkhartYoga - you can try us out for free for 2 weeks -- www.ekhartyoga.com/playlists/15768/stiff-shoulders-and-upper-back
I just started this today 6 Jan 2021. Glad I found you. I have stiff shoulders so I will keep with this as recommended. Thanks for your easy description and easy manner. X
Thanks again! Some will take time but much appreciated!
doing these now while in the third trimester and I am super grateful!
I️ found this video a couple of weeks ago and started right away. I’ve been doing it every day and my shoulders changed completely. I’ve noticed it the second day. I’m able to lay on my side now a bit longer than before and my shoulder feel great. They been painful for a long time. I️ used to ice them a lot but now I️ don’t need to. I️ didn’t catch the teacher’s name, I️ think she said Ester. Thank you so much you save me a lot of unnecessary pain.
Thanks for this, Esther. Stay blessed! This is the first yoga clip I found that didn't put me on sleep 😂 on my third day!
Thank you!. I am always tense from anxiety. This Definitely helped
Love it❤️❤️from the Philippines 🇵🇭
Just want to say thank you for uploading. My shoulders and neck tend to be tight from office work, and just doing some of these exercises for a few moments got rid of any tight feeling I had in any of them.
Thank you that's great to hear!
I had left shoulder pain and back pain for two years. This simple routine got it under control. Thanks so much Esther.
Egan Sanders how much did you get paid
I gonna start it ... does it straight up my back bone also ?
I’d say Egan got millions and millions of dollars Elizer. And a car. And a boat. And a free holiday.
@@elizermukendi449 I was very ill for a few years and in extreme pain. It was a long rehab process to get back to good health and I used every tool available. Esther's routine helped a lot. Today I have perfect health. I am grateful for all the people who helped me to get there.
@@stalkek I was very ill for a few years and in extreme pain. It was a long rehab process to get back to good health and I used every tool available. Esther's routine helped a lot. Today I have perfect health. I am grateful for all the people who helped me to get there.
I am always in so much pain with my neck and shoulders because of degenerative disc. These exercises really stretch it out and though I am sore it feels better and I know will continue to get even better over time. Thank you for doing these videos! :)
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Tack Ester, du ar superkul!
I feel so warm and fuzzy after i do this! Love it!
thank you EkhartYoga! These daily exercises help melt away anxiety and are a perfect complement to aqua-fit. Having arthritic stiffness, these exercises are my 55+ road to health and fitness. Thank you!
APKi shoulder tight ho jati hain?? Meri hti hain pata nhi q..relax nhi hoti shoulder portion
This is really helping with my shoulders! However, kneeling for this long, my lower legs and feet go numb and my knees and ankles are very painful afterward.
Can this be done in a seated position instead?
Posted 9 years ago and I’m just starting my 3 weeks now... have always had tightness in my shoulders. Thank you for your guidance during this time of introspection for the world!
Thank you Ashley - I hope it helps you
I'm starting it today. I hope it went well for your 2 weeks :)
@@soukainaboukilimakhoukhi9027 me too I just did it ad already feel better :)
@@thomj623 well good for you. Stick to the challenge, it will help you. I've always had back pain due to bad posture. But these exercices have changed my life. I'm finally happy with my shoulders.
Just did this sequence for 21 days and I have already noticed significant improvements in my practice! Thanks Ekhart!
That's fantastic to hear! So glad it helps you. :)
Hi Esther,
I found your video yesterday and took on your 3 week challenge (10 years too late). Thank you so much for this video. It really relieved my pain in my shoulder and my golfer´s arm. I think this is just what I needed.
I just found this video a couple of weeks ago and I've managed to do it about every other day. I'm extremely tight and sore. I dream of being able to touch my hands together behind my back. I think it will take me a year of stretching to get there. I've noticed small improvements already and a slight decrease in pain and stiffness. I'm going to continue because it feels good to be looser. I want to add that this is in no way easy or painless. Even the smallest movement is terribly painful but the pain is worth it to me because I feel a little better. I'm excited to see how far I get in a month.
I've done the video off and on for 4 months now and I'm about half way to getting into the last pose. Before just putting my arms behind my back hurt a LOT. Now it hurts a lot to put it halfway there. :)
It's 2020 and I still return to this video for a great stretch. I'm about halfway there now but before I could barely put my hand behind my back and I was in extreme pain. About half the pain and about half where I need to be. I'll continue to use this as part of my self care. 👍
WOAH those were intense. Great strecthes though, really helped me with my shoulder injury. I will have to come back to this series of stretches. Thank you!
WOW!!!! I needed this video!!! So happy I found this today
started a month ago but not every day.today im sticking at it as there is a difference already thankyou ekhart
I recently had a rotator cuff injury and I finally felt able to return to my practice with it, this video did WONDERS. Thank you :)
That was amazing! Thank YOU!!!! I have been fighting a know on the side where I broke ribs and collarbone and this really gave me some relief!!!
4th day on my three-week journey! It works really well!
sehr gut! Ich bin 56 Jahre alt und habe als Tischlerin Schulterprobleme. Das hier hilft wirklich! Vielen Dank
Have been doing it for several months, although not everyday. Thank you!
Thank you so much! This really helped my shoulders and upper back loosen up!
Still the best shoulder openers on the web
Both the best shoulder stretch and Dutchest workout video of my life, thanks!
This has really truly helped me with my frozen shoulder problem. I've had issue with my right shoulder and various other exercises haven't helped - unless I stumbled upon your video. What a difference it made! I'm at least 85% better thanks to your awesome video. Thanks!
In how much time did you start feeling better because I've had an issue with my right shoulder since years and can't explain the level of depression because of ot
@@GunjanSharma-vz4oq I can't say for sure since it was a while ago. But I think a week or less? I remember it was a little tough to do but I kept at it daily. Good luck!
@@aultraman ill try from tomorrow.. Thanx a lot.. But is your shoulder completely fine?
@@GunjanSharma-vz4oq Yes 100%. I have since been doing this daily czcams.com/video/3smueUiMKUI/video.html good luck!
Thank you I really needed this helped my golf swing move to next level blessings
Still doing this routine.....so great for my shoulder mobility 😊
This is the best shoulder mobility yoga video on CZcams!
Thank you for sharing this video. I'm a paraplegic who uses her manual wheelchair a lot. My shoulders get stiff and I'm enjoying the stretch this gives my shoulders. It feels like they're opening up and that gives me more range of motion!
Fabulous!
This comment was 5 years ago, how has your life changed, better or worse? Achievements? Love? Mentality? Any lessons learned? Just curious
It's 330am and my back left side is in so much pain. I've started to do this, my back pain is ruining my life and I have to sort it out. No one else is going to help me. Thank you for your video
We're so sorry to hear that. Did you feel at least a bit better after this class?
Good morning Esther, thank you I am not late just in time 🙂
Dear Esther, My name is Dana. Thank you so much for this life saving video. I was doing it every day for the past 6-7 years and it really fixed all that area in my body that was very painful all the time. In the pass summer there were 2 months that i wasnt doing it and right after that I started having a lot of headaches and problems with my neck. Recently i have realised its probably because I have stoped doing your set . So today i start again (just now) and it immediately reminded me why I was doing it to begin with. I am working as a photographer and a social media manager so i have alot of equipment on me and my head is often not in a very good angle for the neck, the upper back and all that area. I also want to emphasize how important it is to do it with you because for a long time I thought that I remember it correctly and I continued doing it without you but now that I’m doing it with you again here on CZcams I see how much I’m not accurate doing it so it’s important for me to write here my gratitude. Please forgive my English, It is not my first language. I am from a little town, called Eilat on the shore of the amazing Red Sea bay . We have amazing sunny winters, so if you ever come visit search for “Dolphin Reef - Eilat” on Instagram or Facebook and you’ll find me there . Again, Thank you so much and all the best to you❣️
Thank you Dana! I'm so happy to hear it has helped you.