Fascia Release for Neck, Shoulders & Chest - Standing Practice!

Learn fascia release techniques for your upper traps (trapezius), deltoids, upper back, and more. Bonus: all of these techniques can be practiced in standing.
Want to learn more amazing fascia release? My online course, Way of the Happy Fascia is available for purchase! Learn more at my.yogaanatomyacademy.com/cou...
Tools that I use by Rad Roller (shop directly from RAD here: glnk.io/nrzp/arielefoster and save 15% with code ARIELERAD)
- Recovery Round
- Rad Rollers (I like green the best)
- Helix
Other brand:
- Miracle Ball (soft ball) - amzn.to/2YvlGri
Learn more about me, my physical therapy practice, and my other online courses and online yoga anatomy mentorship:
yogaanatomyacademy.com
sacredsourceyoga.com/physical...
Outfit is by KiraGrace: amzn.to/2LHC6ay

[@vden02]

You are a wonderful teacher, your voice is soothing and relaxing to listen too. The sunshine is lovely, we've only seen it once in the last week here. Thank you

[@Ariele.Foster]

Thank you for the kind words. Enjoy!

[@kellisefton6099]

Excellent, I learned so much, I have most of the tools, thank you for directions on how to use them!

[@Ariele.Foster]

Wonderful! I'm always happy to share more ideas.

[@KateReed2121]

I noticed that I could lift my arms higher after doing this. REally great. Thank you.

[@Ariele.Foster]

very cool!

[@marysaraha1580]

So happy to have found you and your work.

[@Ariele.Foster]

Glad to be of service :)

[@trishschornagel1331]

Love it! Thank you, Ariele!!

[@Ariele.Foster]

You are welcome, Trish!

[@majorpuggington]

The first head exercise and last one opened my ears and sinuses! The stuff in the middle was helpful as well, thanks.

[@Ariele.Foster]

very cool. thanks for sharing.

[@lisadoherty7008]

Thank you for the tips. I’ve used the wall/ball technique for years, but had forgotten I could also apply to the front of the body.

[@Ariele.Foster]

Sometimes it’s the simple things!

[@monkeyseemonkeydo2597]

Incredibly helpful! Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@Ariele.Foster]

you are welcome :)

[@webbaron1]

Loved doing this. Really helped. Thank you, Dr. Ariele Foster.

[@Ariele.Foster]

You are welcome :)

[@Sattva468]

Wow! Had never heard of a miracle ball, and I can't wait to try the pectoral techniques. The RAD ball (I love mine!) is a little too hard for that area for me. Thank you - awesome cueing and explanations!

[@Ariele.Foster]

I love how soft the Miracle balls are! You'll love them.

[@andrewconnor4429]

Thank you! I stretch a full program daily and make progress everywhere but these areas where it feels the same every time so i am stoked to try everything here... Thank you algorithm! I relaxed just watching you do it i know for sure it will work! Watching for something to fall asleep to.. your whole energy is relaxing too! Healthy vibes... Subscribed! I think i can make a back roller like that in my shop... Never seen anything like that... I must have it! Bless you!

[@Ariele.Foster]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@kv754]

Thank you, i really needed that.

[@Ariele.Foster]

[@quodlibetful]

It worked perfectly. Thanks for the information.

[@Ariele.Foster]

glad to know. Thanks for watching.

[@Lighthouselinda]

This was amazing!

[@Ariele.Foster]

Thanks for trying it, Linda.

[@paulaangelone309]

Thank you 🙏 feels amazing

[@Ariele.Foster]

thanks for taking it!

[@DebKS]

Amazing how only the breathing with the upper part helps a lot! you're the best, thank you :)

[@Ariele.Foster]

this is fantastic to hear. The simple things make a huge difference, yea?

[@DebKS]

@@Ariele.Foster trying to fix my TMJ which goes down my neck etc.. is quite a challenge! I wish you were near do I'd go to your classes! :) Ever go up to Yale or nearby by any chance?

[@Ariele.Foster]

@@DebKS don't have any plans to teach there at the moment, but I'd be happy to arrange a workshop weekend if a studio hosted me. I have a neck video on this channel if you havne't found it, I recommend it!

[@Ariele.Foster]

@@DebKS How's your TMJ and neck stuff these days? I am not offering telehealth, by the way, if that works for you: happyandwell.janeapp.com

[@howlinhoward]

Nice! I can do this at work :)

[@Ariele.Foster]

hopefully you have an office door that closes or some very cool colleagues :)

[@nataliedodd3064]

Loved this

[@Ariele.Foster]

Thanks for practicing!

[@manfredryf202]

Thank you...🌱🙏

[@Ariele.Foster]

You are so welcome!

[@xisancris]

You’re great!

[@Ariele.Foster]

thanks!

[@shivakami9293]

Hello Lady, SO grateful for your work and many thanks for sharing! If you have never tried the Muscle Hook, grab one...I have a feeling you will deeply love it!😊 Gratitude and respect🙏

[@Ariele.Foster]

Wonderful. I think those are the same things as Thera-Canes, so I totally know all about them!

[@shivakami9293]

Physical Therapy & Yoga Therapy with Dr. Ariele Foster Ah! Yes! I should have known you already went down that road😊 Many thanks again!🙏

[@eelkeaptroot1393]

My neck thanks you!

[@Ariele.Foster]

awesome.

[@AndrewHedlund100]

Great video...I’ve got really bad trigger point in my pec minor I think it’s grabbed nerve in brachial plexus...I’ve gotta fix cuz it’s really uncomfortable

[@Ariele.Foster]

good luck! let us know if this works :)

[@louisaco]

Dr. Foster’s soo bae omg 😍

[@tamlalaland3777]

Thank you! I can feel my neck muscles melting.

[@Ariele.Foster]

hehe.

[@cynthiamccloskey935]

My grandson pole vaults and suffers shin splint pain. Do you have help for shin health.

[@michy2630]

I know this was 4 yrs ago but have you heard of block therapy? They use a block similar to the hard yoga blocks but theirs is rounded. It's expensive but I wanted to know if using your tools are just as good for fascia release. Thank you

[@Ariele.Foster]

I have not heard of it but I looked it up and don’t think it is doing the same thing at all. I’m a fan of soft massage tools

[@michy2630]

​@@Ariele.FosterI just read about your course. I'm going to sign up. I have the optp roller & another roller with spikes plus 2 soft balls, which I never use. I never use the roller bc it kills everywhere on my body. I used the spoke roller tonight for 1 hr & did 3 min holds in the areas that are so sore. When I would go back to that area 10 min later it was not even relieved. It still killed me. I guess this is years of built up fascia. And I have been getting regular deep tissue massage & acupuncture for years. I am always tight & sore when pressure is applied. I hope working the fascia more with your course will be the answer to release all this tension. Thank you

[@Ariele.Foster]

I hope you really enjoy it and get a lot out of it. Let me know if you have any questions as it progresses. Thank you for joining!

[@michy2630]

@@Ariele.Foster was my fascia not releasing because it's been stuck for so many years? Will I need to do your program daily in order to feel a release?

[@Ariele.Foster]

@@michy2630 In general I recommend daily movement, but not usually daily self massage, unless someone is rehabilitating from injury or sometimes for chronic pain. As far as individual recommendations, for your exact situation, feel free to book a one on one session with me at happyandwell.janeapp.com

[@granolamomie]

Is the course still available

[@Ariele.Foster]

The course, Way of the Happy Fascia, is still available at my.yogaanatomyacademy.com/courses/way-of-the-happy-fascia - Fascia Release for Yoga is not publicly available any more but you can reach out to [e-mail] if you'd still like to take it and someone will direct you how.

[@tiaturnbullchampionscoachi9587]

When I move my head like this I hear crackling. Is that the fascia loosening? Is it good? TIA ❤

[@Ariele.Foster]

cracking is usually a sign of synovial joint pressure change -- not fascia at all. A physio exam can help clarify if this is a sign of some other problem or not.

[@proctaa]

I’ve tried yoga, massages and stretching, foam rolling and even a.. my traps and shoulders get very tight along with my upper back. Could fascia be the reason why? I will try these later today and let you know it goes!

[@Ariele.Foster]

Maybe. Or you may want to get your neck and shoulders and upper back evaluated by a physical therapist / physiotherapist. I think waaay too many people suffer with upper trap tightness for years without getting the neck testing and strengthening they deserve.

[@proctaa]

@@Ariele.Foster Okay, thank you so much for the fast reply! Will definitely do that!

[@proctaa]

Do you have an instagram i can contact you at regarding some fascia release questions? Let me know, thanks!

[@Ariele.Foster]

@@proctaa I do online telehealth consultations or yoga private sessions: happyandwell.janeapp.com to book - outside of that I am not able to offer individual advice.

[@user-xi5qv9kj6u]

Is this applicable for myofascial pain syndrome?

[@Ariele.Foster]

I am unable to give any sort of medical advice through the comment section ;), however, it is as safe as massage -- perhaps safer because you are in control of the pressure.

[@bee444skate9]

I have soo many knots it's crazy. I can't get to most of them 😢

[@Ariele.Foster]

sorry to hear that. Consider focusing less on knots and more on what you are capable of. See a physical therapist if you are in pain.

[@RealTalk-mq2ug]

I have debilitating paralyzing daily panic attacks. He used me while he needed me and then discarded me like garbage. And I've learned the most alchemical magical lessons because of it... Like: - Nope, he didn't really actually truly discard me. THAT'S A LIE! The devil is a fucking liar! What he actually did is set me free. Only fear and the enemy/the devil, would have me see it as being discarded... - No such thing as good or bad. Both are just judgements. AND EVERYTHING IS A GIFT! EVERY THING!! Look for the gold. - I manifested his leaving. In two parts. Part one: my lower-self was always scared that I wasn't good enough for him. Part two: my higher-self knew/knows I deserve, and am worthy of, SO MUCH MORE than the breadcrumbs he offered me. I AM READY FOR MY TWIN-FLAME (RE)UNION. I am worthy and deserving. I am royalty: daughter of the most high; king of kings! - Smother all of it with love. The PTSD. The grief. The unbearable darkness. I rebuke it by smothering all of it: with love! I have DIVINIE AUTHORITY over all of it! I am royalty. I am an alchemist. This is MY transmutation process. - His coming was a gift. His leaving was a gift. All a gift. - Spend intimate deliberate intentional daily time with Jesus. A candle/light with a framed photo of him, at night... Chanting/repeating: * I love you * Thank you * I invite you * I need you * I welcome you * How can I serve you? * Let me serve you * Let me serve your name * Let me serve your holy kingdom - Our thoughts/feelings create reality! - Fuck manifesting *THINGS*. Manifest peace/love. And watch the miracles unfold! - In every memory, in every moment, look for, and find: the love and the gift. Those are the only things that are actually really real. - Self love is EVERYTHING!

[@stephendillon2336]

You should really start the video by indicating all of the "tools" required...you lost me at the 2nd one!

[@Ariele.Foster]

I listed the tools in the description: Tools that I use by Rad Roller: - Recovery Round - amzn.to/2FEzFUm - Rad Rollers - amzn.to/2Ww26cL (I like green the best) - Helix - amzn.to/2WlWO3o Other brand: - Miracle Ball (soft ball) - amzn.to/2YvlGri