8 Yoga Poses for Your Shoulders

Shoulder strengthening and stretching with yoga improves posture and reduces tension. Here are eight shoulder-focused yoga poses:

This pose makes the core and legs stronger and stretches the shoulders, arms, and back.

Downward-Facing Dog

1

In this pose, the shoulders and back are gently stretched, which makes you more flexible and calm.

Extended Puppy Pose

2

The arms are spread out to the sides in this pose, which works the knees and core and opens and strengthens the shoulders.

Warrior II Pose

3

This pose while sitting focuses on the upper back and shoulders, giving tight shoulder muscles a deep stretch.

Cow Face Pose

4

To do eagle pose, you have to keep your balance while wrapping one arm around the other. This stretches your shoulders and upper back.

Eagle Pose

5

Bridge pose is mostly for the back and hips, but it also opens up the chest and shoulders, which makes your balance better.

Bridge Pose

6

The front of the body, like the shoulders, chest, and stomach, are stretched in camel pose. The back is strengthened at the same time.

Camel Pose

7

One arm should be threaded under the body for this pose. It stretches the shoulders and upper back and makes you feel calm.

Thread the Needle Pose

8

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8 Yoga Poses for Your Back Flexibility