Eight actions of yoga shoulder opening

0 1, diamond shoulder

Prepare for King Kong posture, put a yoga brick under the ischium to inhale, hold both ends of the stretching belt slightly wider than the shoulders with both hands to exhale, tighten the core, move the ribs back to slightly retract with both hands, and repeat the exercise 10- 12 times.

Inhale, stretch your belt with your hands back, exhale, with your left hand on it and your right hand pulling down your belt, breathe for 5-8 times, and keep your hands exchanged.

02, cow face

Keep the posture of King Kong, put a yoga brick under the ischium to inhale, straighten your right hand backwards, bend your elbow on your left shoulder to exhale, bend your left elbow upward, interlock with your right hand for 5-8 breaths, and then switch sides.

Continue to hold the diamond-shaped seat, bend your right hand backward and buckle your left hand on your back, enter the bull's face pose and stay for 5-8 breaths, and exchange your left and right hands.

03, king kong chest.

Continue to maintain the posture of King Kong, put the yoga brick under the ischium to inhale, turn your shoulders back, hold your hands and fingers tightly to exhale, tighten your core and ribs, open your hands on your chest to find the ground, and stay for 5-8 breaths.

Keep your hands in one posture, bend your elbow on the left side, retract your waist and shoulder blades, fully stretch your chest for 5-8 breaths, and switch to the other side.

04, splayed shoulder

Lie on the mat, exhale with your left hand flat on the ground, and tighten the core. You can keep your right hand straight or propped up for 1-2 minutes, and then switch to the other side.

05, big worship variant

Inhale, retract your right shoulder, put your right hand flat on your chest through your left armpit, put your palm on your side, and straighten your left hand forward. After 1 minute, switch sides, cross your chest with your hands and put your right hand down. After 1 min, switch the left hand up and down.

06, bird king style

Inhale when you return to King Kong posture, hold your chest with both hands, and pay attention to tightening the core and ribs. After 1 minute, change hands.

Inhale, bend your left elbow on the floor, wrap your right hand around it, and enter the bird king pose. After 1 minute, the left and right hands are exchanged.

07, pug style

Kneel on your knees, put your thighs vertically on the ground, and straighten your hands forward. Push and/or hold the yoga brick with both hands, and feel the opening of the chest and armpit, and stay for 1-2 minutes.

08, supine thoracotomy

Lie on your back, bend your knees and land on your feet. Put your hands over your head, put the yoga brick on your upper back, and support the floor with your elbows 1-2 minutes. Then straighten your hands, put your head on the ground, and stand the yoga brick upright for 1-2 minutes. Pay attention to practicing the above actions and contract the core and ribs.

Shoulder opening can not only make your breathing fuller and smoother, but also help you adjust your posture and improve your temperament!