Kickstart your morning with a rejuvenating 10-minute yoga flow designed specifically to relieve tension in your neck and shoulders. This practice, perfect for all levels, requires no props and promotes relaxation and flexibility right from the start of your day.

Begin standing at the top of your mat with your feet hip-width apart, establishing a strong foundation. Roll your shoulders down and away from your ears. Stand tall by lifting through the crown of your head.

Create a deep shoulder and upper back stretch with Eagle arms. Bend your elbows at 90 degrees, wrapping your right arm under your left either once or twice. Press shoulders down, lift elbows up, and extend hands away from your face, breathing deeply into your upper back. For increased intensity, tuck your chin to your chest.

Look upward and enter a gentle backbend. Release your arms into a wide Cactus shape and let go of any tension with a few shoulder rolls.

Practice the same sequence on the opposite side, this time with your left arm under your right. Continue to breathe in and out through your nose as you look toward the sky, maintaining the backbend and feeling a deeper stretch with every breath.

Widen your stance, interlace your fingers behind your back, and roll your shoulders back to open your chest. With soft knees, fold forward into a ragdoll pose, lifting your knuckles for an added upper body focus whilst gently stretching your hamstrings.

Transition to a low lunge for side stretches and neck release. With the left foot back and the left knee resting on the mat, drop your left ear toward your left shoulder to engage the right side of your neck.

Switch sides to even out the practice, noticing if one side feels tighter. Explore your range of motion and release any tension left in your shoulders and neck.

Move into Balasana (Child's Pose) with toes touching, allowing your knees to position comfortably. Stretch your arms overhead with palms together in a reverse prayer position for a deeper stretch in your triceps and upper back. Focus on your breathing to ground yourself.

“Feel the space you’ve created through the neck and shoulders, and even a bit into the hips and hamstrings.”

Finish by finding a comfortable seated position, emphasizing an uplifted spine and relaxed shoulders. Conclude the session with a calming chant to seal your renewed energy and tranquility.

I hope you enjoyed this short morning practice aimed at alleviating neck and shoulder tension. For more morning routines or specific classes for neck and shoulders, visit my channel or app. Regular practice is a perfect remedy for tension and brings lasting benefits.