Gentle Yoga › Back and Shoulders

“You are only as old as your spine”

Goes the saying. It’s really important for you to keep your spine moving so that it stays strong, healthy and flexible. But you knew that already. These videos are great if you have a desk job and don’t move as much as you could, or if you already have stiff spine, shoulders or hips. Just remember to do the practices in these videos. Every day. We have got videos of different lengths here so you don’t need to put your back out trying to fit it in your schedule.

We don’t guarantee that you’ll be ready to join the Chinese circus, but we think that your back will appreciate the extra loving you give it and will reward you with less pain. You’ll start feeling that your life has some backbone, quite literally. This will lead to you making better decisions, possibly leading a life from a position of courage. You may start to feel your back is longer, you may start to sit up taller, you may start to notice when you slump or st... Show more

 

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  • Lymphatic Yoga Flow for the Head & Neck44:22
    Lymphatic Yoga Flow for the Head & Neck

    Barbara Gallani

    Gentle yoga flow designed to stimulate the lymphatic system through mindful movement, breathing, and gentle stretches. With a focus on the head, neck, and upper chest, this class encourages healthy lymph circulation in areas where many lymph nodes are located. Supporting lymphatic flow may help reduce tension, support immune function, and promote clarity and overall wellbeing. Suitable for all levels, especially those seeking a gentle, supportive practice. Optional Props: Blanket. Recorded 28/06/26.



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  • Free & Mobilise your Spine05:24
    Free & Mobilise your Spine

    Margi Young

    Soothing seated yoga to mobilise the spine and release tension in the neck. 5 minutes of love for the neck and spine, releasing stiffness and restoring fluid movement. Perfect for a break from desk work or at the end of the day. Mat is optional.



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  • 5 Minute Slide Away from your Desk05:16
    5 Minute Slide Away from your Desk

    Margi Young

    Refreshing chair-based practice to open the shoulders and hips, reconnect with the breath and release built-up tension. Speedy, simple and effective reset for anytime of the day and perfect for traveling.



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  • Slow Yoga Flow for Heart Opening41:14
    Slow Yoga Flow for Heart Opening

    Margi Young

    Slow, fluid vinyasa flow yoga class with chest openers, breath awareness, and upper-back mobility. Ends with a deeply supported restorative pose. Great for countering winter induced hunching and low energy. Props: Bolster/pillow and blanket, 2 blocks & strap/towel. Recorded 15/02/26.



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  • Gentle & Mindful Flow for Shoulders45:00
    Gentle & Mindful Flow for Shoulders

    Margi Young

    Gently release shoulder tension and rediscover freedom of movement with this mindful flow. With a blend of alignment-focused poses, steady breath, and full-body awareness, we’ll enhance mobility, melt away stiffness, and build subtle strength in the shoulders. This gentle yet complete sequence is perfect for nurturing your upper body with care. Props like blocks and a strap are recommended to support the practice. Recorded 27/02/25



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  • Easy Morning Yoga with Clive (Part 1)45:00
    Easy Morning Yoga with Clive (Part 1)

    Clive Fogelman

    This hatha yoga class is a great way to start the day gently and mindfully, flowing through familiar, accessible poses to reconnect with our bodies. This supportive class is perfect for easing back into your practice, if you’ve had time away from your mat or simply looking for a peaceful morning routine. Set a calm, intentional tone for the day ahead, step by step, at our own pace.



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  • Gentle Backbends & Heart Opening45:00
    Gentle Backbends & Heart Opening

    Lucy McCarthy

    Vinyasa flow with focus on gentle backbends and chest/heart opening poses.



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  • Heart Opening Flow for Everybody 20:55
    Heart Opening Flow for Everybody

    Kate Walker

    A perfect all-levels yoga class to make you feel open in the shoulders, to combat tech neck stoop, and feel free in your body. An accessible, easy to follow class that opens up the stiff upper back and shoulders to allow for more ease in the breath and the heart centre. We invite energy and breath to this vital area to create a sense of calm, wellbeing and courage.



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  • Morning Vinyasa Yoga to Improve Posture42:31
    Morning Vinyasa Yoga to Improve Posture

    Lucy McCarthy

    Do spend a lot of time seated at a desk, in a car, or looking at your smartphone? That can lead to tight shoulders, chest and a rounding in your back, and cause chronic tension and back pain. This juicy flow is designed to relieve problems caused by hunching over phones, laptops, or living a sedentary life. It includes chest openers, back bends, and shoulder releases, with the peak pose being natrajasana (dancers pose).



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  • Hatha Yoga to Feel Invigorated25:09
    Hatha Yoga to Feel Invigorated

    Clive Fogelman

    This hatha yoga class is all about using our practise to invigorate the body and mind. We will explore some side bending, twisting and strengthening movements to activate and open up the body. Leave the class feeling energised, uplifted and ready to tackle the day ahead.



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  • Yoga Flow to Free your Shoulders 35:02
    Yoga Flow to Free your Shoulders

    Margi Young

    A relaxed, contentment-inducing flow, perfect for anytime of day. Focus of the class is on shoulder and neck releases. Try this class after a busy day's work, after a long drive or travel, or to start the day feeling relaxed and open in the heart and shoulders. This class begins reclined over two blocks to begin the process of opening the front of the shoulders, lungs and heart. Move into some neck releases and twists, all with an emphasis on freedom of the shoulder area. After a few standing poses, the class ends with a supported inversion and hip opener. Props: 2 Blocks and a strap



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  • Yoga for Back Pain Relief 31:31
    Yoga for Back Pain Relief

    Vanessa Michielon

    A wonderful class for Prenatal back pain, suitable for all trimesters. This class can also suit most of us for most stages in life! Back pain and back stiffness is common during pregnancy, but also for all of us who live sedentary, modern lives. This class is the perfect antidote! Embrace gentle movements like thread the needle pose, open twists, oyramid pose and Happy Baby, which promote spinal flexibility and tension relief. The practice gracefully closes with heart-opening poses like Camel Pose and Bridge, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and empowered to navigate the physical changes of pregnancy with ease. Suggested props: 2 bricks. If practicing pregnant please contact your healthcare provider to check the suitability of this class.



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