Release Neck & Shoulder Tension FOR GOOD! | Feldenkrais Style

If your shoulder and neck tension keep coming back no matter how often and how many times you stretch it or massage it, this video is for you! By the end of this video you will learn how habitual movement patterns of arms/shoulders contribute to chronic tension in your neck and shoulder, and learn how to retrain your movement patterns to release those tension with a simple exercise! If you haven't watched my other shoulder video, be sure to watch it at the link below!
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My name is Taro Iwamoto. I'm a movement coach. I help people go from feeling overwhelmed, confused, and frustrated about not knowing their own body, what their body needs and how they should be moving, to feeling connected with their body, understanding their body and needs, and how to move in the best way possible for their own body from the inside out so that they can move with a sense of ease, comfort, and confidence! If this is you, I believe you will get lots of values from my contents.
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[@TaroIwamoto]

Here's is something very important I want you to know. Our culture (modernized culture, mostly Western culture) trains us to be disconnected from our bodies. Our culture trains us to view our bodies as external objects as an outside observer. Our culture trains to look to outside experts to fix us, fix our body issues but doesn't train us to connect with our own body, own sensory experience, "listen" to our body, feel our body, and learn from our inner intelligence. This is cultural influence on our beliefs influences our behaviors. Many people believe that they need more information in order to overcome their limitations and challenges. Many believe that they just haven't found the "right" information yet so keep seeking outside for their answer. Reality is that we have too much information, and we are so disconnected from our own body and experience. It's easy to view my videos as another exercise video, and approach it from that mindset, that is to approach your body like fixing mechanical parts that lie external to you. Then, you are really missing the point. This is not a conventional way of thinking in Western culture, so it's easy to let my message pass through you. But, don't worry! I am persistent and will repeat over and over and over:) I'm not here to teach you exercises to correct your body structures. I am here to help you connect with YOUR BODY, YOUR SENSORY EXPERIENCE, learn from YOUR BODY, and create a new way of movng, using yourself, being in your body! This paradigm shift is necessary for transformation, changes in your nervous system, movement patterns, quality of life because your body and mind are one! I really encourage you to keep this message in your mind as you watch my videos and practice movement!

[@lesavallantine614]

Thank you for taking the time to show us these valuable lessons

[@danalewis7370]

Thank you so much for these powerful reminders . ❤

[@SpectrumOfChange]

Most people don't realize how much work it takes to make something simple for others. You do this consistently for us. Thank you!

[@Seahawkess]

Any suggestions for those of us disconnected from our bodies through trauma?

[@starlingswallow]

I have cptsd from a 14 year long abusive relationship. I'm out and safe (3 years now) but when I lay down, my neck, head, face & jaw muscles start clenching to the point they are on FIRE. This exercise has helped immensely!! I do a lot of driving for work so this makes sense too! THANK YOU! Sweet relief!! 🥰🙏🏻

[@doreenbarrick2134]

So happy you got out of that relationship! Prayers for your future! Blessed ❣

[@cyprisswood8636]

It's so easy to write off the simple things as ineffective but this, THIS right here was so stupidly easy it's near impossible to believe in it's effectiveness but folks, watch the WHOLE video and PAY VERY CLOSE ATTENTION to everything he says. This video is a gem!! Thank you Taro Iwamoto!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you so much for your comment! For movement practice to be effective, movement/exercise does not have to be complicated. In fact, most of time movement/exercise can be quite simple. More importantly we need to learn how to pay attention to our own body and movement patterns. Attention and mindfulness are more important to improve our functions.

[@ryanartneyvera8496]

If you show lumbar best relieve exercise

[@fatimasajid1546]

Thank you and God bless you. Feel better already. Hope it helps the nausea

[@glennsweet9957]

I just discovered your channel and want to thank you for being such a generous and considerate person. Your work is very helpful much appreciated. That you are providing this help and instruction speaks volumes about the kind of person you are. Thank you….in this age of craziness and everyone seeking to exploit everyone for personal gain and ego gratification, it is incredibly reassuring that people like you exist.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Than you!

[@johnmcfarlane3492]

Yes I have to agree totally with Glen & we also thank you ,John n Dorothy

[@TheJdaldridge]

How the hell have I gone so long without finding your channel??? Great content, thank you for sharing all of this with us.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Welcome!!

[@guo0131]

Very helpful! Thank you so much!

[@DebbieHollandNZ]

I love your videos x you are the best Feldenkrais teacher online I believe!

[@jacquelinealexis9633]

This so seemingly simple, yet so effective!

[@tashariff]

Thank you sooooo much! This was nothing short of miraculous! Bless you for sharing your gifts!

[@Miranda505]

This actually really helps...thank you!

[@steady640]

I've read the other comments on the instant relief after doing these exercises. I had the same results, 70% less stress in my neck and shoulders after watching (and doing) this video after years of trying other methods. Also the video on squats. 👍

[@kisuuki]

This worked, on the first try while following your video. My right neck side and shoulder were killing me. Thank you so much man!

[@majospeaks8432]

I love it. Made the pain ease out. So great.

[@selyemperzsa1]

Thank you. I had horrible shoulder blade pain and it helped me a lot! :-)

[@fairytaleyland]

I am so glad I watched all the way to the end. This helped immediately and tremendously. Subscribed and I will be back for more of your videos. Thank you!

[@alicesummers5288]

Amazing! Thank you so much!!

[@teresaspensley5640]

Thank you so much. I can move my neck and the pain in my upper outer arm has lessened after only one time🌟

[@sheenaohnysty8093]

Thank you. That is so helpful!

[@edsinofsky]

My new go to movements. And a new subscriber as well. thank you.

[@milou66]

thank you, Taro.

[@vitzaniadominguez6961]

This video was potent and straightforward. 😁 Thank you!

[@dianenanni6768]

Thank you Taro. As a dental practitioner this explains a lot!

[@lolaskw2795]

Fabulous! Thank you so much 😊👍♥️

[@jennychoi4347]

This is a fascinating exercise, my shoulder pain ease at least 70% right away and the range of motion is much better. Also the ease and fluidity of movement. Thank you! Your other videos are really good too and short enough to take it at breaks in anytime of the day.

[@cathygauronski5354]

Very helpful . TY Taro

[@karlafoster1935]

Thank you so much. Excellent video.

[@gregprutej7715]

Thank you for this video. I’m so grateful that you tube gives us access to such helpful advice and can help us all to change and get better ❤️

[@mrs.bloxx-li]

Awesome relief. THANK YOU!!😀

[@shonabracco2665]

This helps with the pain. Great instructions.

[@lindastephens-jones3496]

Very helpful, raised my awareness on what I can begin to change daily that will reduce the tension in my neck and shoulder areas. Thank you!!

[@yvonnegriffits2943]

I have just found your videos and I love them. This is what I needed all along. All the detail is so good and makes sense. I am finding an instant change for the better.

[@chansohhar714]

"tension to release with posture and breathe of life. Many many thanks for this linkage. Thank you again

[@ellenomobude5092]

Thank you so much! Tried so many things during the last two weeks since my shoulder/arm pain started, but this gives some relief immediately.

[@jennifertseng5406]

You are really awesome on making things so clear. I found it very helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@Sijkd123]

This is incredible

[@shawnworrlein9112]

Hello Taro. I am so grateful to you for this video. I feel like it has changed my life. I've always carried a lot of tension in my neck and shoulders and have done yoga and other stretching. Nothing has home close to helping me as much as this exercise to release tension aThank You

[@jeanwiley9724]

Your video made me have greater awareness of movement and has made me aware of habits to change to ease my neck tension. I will watch more of your videos. Love the short video lengths.

[@susanlacey6846]

WOW! That did amazing things for my neck & shoulders! Thank you!! Liked, subscribed & shared!😊

[@glennsinclair9235]

This worked very well for my right shoulder! Thanks very much!

[@tubeyou126226]

Thank you so much for sharing this! After a couple of decades of problems with the ange I can comfortably use my right arm/shoulder, this seems to have helped . I had no pain laying on it during the night! I am now a subscriber and will try other exercises you have in the future. This is an exercise I haven't seen anywhere else, and so easy to perform!

[@HiepTLe]

Nice, lifting the shoulder loosened up stuff for sure!

[@crystalclear7329]

Much appreciation for this ❤❤❤❤

[@jewelgenius6788]

I've had scoliosis all my life and I did your exercises from your three scoliosis videos and found my neck stiffening up, so of course I had to continue on with this one and it has worked wonders. Scoliosis ones definitely made a difference in my height of my left shoulder versus my right. I've been doing the morning stretch also and having a lot lot less low back and leg pain. Your videos are real God send to me. Thank you so much

[@lina4664]

Very helpful!

[@jenniferbrocksmith3233]

I’ve watched your video before multiple times and it is amazing what small physical movements and mental awareness of how they feel create almost immediate relief. !!!!thank you so much for all you do!!

[@dandush33]

Wow, i'm honestly surprised at the unconcious effort in this exercise that results in a better posture, I will keep this video, this is a smart movement!!

[@Bhavs62]

Thank you so much. This retraining has helped me to relieve my neck and shoulder ache! I am so grateful thank you 🙏🏽🌸

[@atievanonselen2628]

Thank you very much, I have search for 3 years to find these expertise for my shoulder and Beck pain. 😢❤

[@danielletaane9792]

Thank you Taro👍😊

[@madeleinesmith8087]

Thanks Taro. Finally had a chance to try it. Will be more tolerant of traffic jams thanks to you. I work on the pelvic movements you showed a while ago while driving. Now there’s more, and God Knows there’s painful tension building up on shoulders and neck while driving, and the feeling of exhaustion following when really all the body did was sit and drive! Oh well, thanks again. m

[@CiceruacchioMolfetta]

Thank you Taro ❤️

[@TaroIwamoto]

My pleasure!

[@KinabuhiOfTambok]

Thank you I found your channel having so much pain (Stiffness on my neck) this helps

[@mezzofeldenkrais6131]

Just did this again....LOVE THIS. Always differences. Thanks again for your artistry in guidance.

[@cesiliakhoe5086]

All your exercises are really great for me. I have been having a pain shoulder neck that shoots down my arm for months and doing your exercises help a lot. Thank you

[@arlenekellas5926]

Another great video. Thank you!, I know I’ll be trying to pay more attention to how I’m sitting and the relationship between my arms/shoulders while working.

[@denisestone9119]

Yes, that was helpful

[@jaynedenny7759]

Thank you! Your style is refreshing. More importantly the result is astounding for such little movement. I also feel your voice and instructions are calming. I feel more relaxed and I can't remember the last time I felt relaxed. I will definitely keep watching. I have subscribed. 🙏❤️

[@columbiaharding4408]

Amazing! I tried this a few times yesterday just to see if I could do it and BOOM! This morning I’m almost pain free! I can’t believe the difference… thank you!

[@MissBibipatata]

This video is so helpful ! I keep coming back to it and cannot believe the difference this exercise makes to my chronic pain and stiffness. Just a few repetitions and the pain is gone. Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@aldilavokrid1734]

😭 god bless you for sharing this video

[@novaacuinfo5930]

cool, thank you! i watched both videos

[@natalagoodman2205]

In need this!

[@mariekampororo3844]

Thank you This helps a lot

[@jamesdonnelly8888]

This was useful, so thank you. I like the idea of unwiring habitual movement patterns in the shoulders the way you started with. But what you said about how it's not really possible to let the shoulders drop unless the supporting structures are aligned correctly, this was an even more powerful concept, because I have noticed this in the past, but don't always connect poor lower alignment with latent shoulder tension. It was the reminder I've needed, along with your other shoulder tension video, as I've been working on range of movement and flexibility, and often react to deep tensions and pains with self massage and stretching, which as you point out, is endless and doesn't move you forward. In fact it definitely makes it worse, as you are effectively pulling against yourself, and if poortly aligned, making the situation worse for areas that are already sore from being over burdened or inflamed. Thanks once again, new fan here, and not surprised you are building some nice numbers, congrats

[@timbuktoo7050]

You are a God send for ppl buddy much love

[@common5333]

Thanks a lot Taro. I have been struggling with neck stiffness issues for a few months …. Came across this video & just 1 try has done wonders. 👍🏼

[@kevinlydot12]

Thank you!

[@margaritahead7928]

You are brilliant!

[@warrenthompson9348]

Have had headaches, neck pain and limited rotation of my head due to extreme tightness for many years. In more recent times have pain in the right shoulder. Did not do anything to injure the shoulder and now realise from your video instructions it is likely the constant use of the computer and the tension as a result. Will give your lessons a try aand hopeful of some relief. Thank you for your help.

[@davidd854]

My shoulder pain probably due to shoulder tension kept me from doing some jobs. Thanks a heap.

[@cynthiacunha447]

Thank you!!!

[@Toolgdskli]

Thanks!

[@cct010601]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@lauraquijano5898]

I liked this video a lot. My neck always has pain and I never realized how my posture and how I hold my shoulders and elbow ware so important to be aware of. I’m 63 and it was time for some rewording.

[@lulus7817]

Your videos are so amazing. Every time I try one of your videos, it has really made a difference in the pain and range of movements for me. Thank you so much! Please continue with your helpful videos!

[@somebodyontheinternet1090]

I was already thankful for the shoulder raise release video and this one has doubled my gratitude to undying status lol

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you!

[@amyedmondson6942]

love this and will share it with my aunty Heather ♡

[@gigi2292]

AMAZING

[@tamarapace3036]

This is more difficult than other videos. I use a walker and I know when I'm tired I use it improperly, putting my weight on the walker. I got relief from this, for sure. It's going to take some work to get the motions down. I'm excited to see improvement.

[@rainbowdreams6660]

Thankyou so helpful. Terrible pain and tension causing tension headaches too and have just tried this before bed - very good

[@DinaAhmed]

Thank you so much

[@Simlife101]

I'm not sure why but after doing this exercise my posture seems way better. I would normally slouch but after this i find my back felt straighter. again thank you so much

[@bmejia220]

Good exercises. I found it helpful to learn my shoulder movements, and improve them. I will repeat this exercise once a week

[@elizabethferguson2647]

Thank you so much. Thus video has really helped my shoulder pain. Wow !

[@Eman-bx1yb]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@ManRandom32]

It works! Watched your video, tried it myself, got immediate relief! Working my way through your other videos!

[@TaroIwamoto]

awesome!

[@lazarocedeno5270]

Thanks very much for your help.

[@Zy_ph]

thank u 😢🙏🙏🙏

[@AliTwaij]

Excellent thankyou

[@YooperGranny]

Wonderful visual and exercise to retrain my body/mind awareness....hope to lessen my neck/shoulder tension by following this regime.

[@ruby2411]

Thank you so much. This is very helpful and educates our body in a new and effective way.

[@lindaelawson9415]

Thank you. My desktop that lets me sit properly and look straight ahead at the monitor is in the shop -- and using a tablet caused a ton of pain in the neck and shoulder. This helped a bunch! Much appreciated, Taro.

[@tinaredmond1054]

Oh wow, thank you!!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

You are so welcome!

[@las174]

excellent!

[@jasongenn39]

Loved it it was awesome and I do follow your site thank you very much for this advice

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you!

[@CherylPaulina]

You are f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c! !!! Thank you for sharing your healing gifts ☀🙏🏻☀

[@DanutaONeill]

Much love and gratitude to you for your help, Taro.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you!

[@mietonen]

Super helpful! Thank you! ❤

[@TaroIwamoto]

You are welcome!

[@dawnnaomi7907]

Thank you for this!

[@TaroIwamoto]

you're welcome!

[@nombulelolisa1336]

Thank you very much