12 Yoga Poses to Fully Relax Shoulders and Neck, and Alleviate Discomfort from Prolonged Sitting
In urgent times when you can't leave home, try these 12 yoga poses to fully relax your shoulders and neck, and alleviate discomfort caused by prolonged sitting.
1Easy Seat (Sukhasana)
Comfortable sitting posture, extending the spine. Perform for 12 breaths.
2Vajrasana Variation (Diamond Pose)
Do 4 rounds.
3Bhujangasana Variation (Cobra Pose)
Do 4 rounds, remember to switch sides.
4Cakravakasana (Swan Pose)
Repeat 6-8 times.
5Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
Repeat 4 times.
6Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose)
7Vajrasana Variation (Diamond Pose)
Repeat 6-8 times.
8Sukhasana Parivrtti (Easy Seat Twist)
Hold for 8 breaths. Then switch sides.
9Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
Repeat 4 times.
10Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
Repeat 6 times.
11Apanasana (Child's Pose)
Keep your shoulders relaxed, chin slightly tucked. Repeat 8 times.
12Savasana (Corpse Pose)
Rest for 3-5 minutes.
