Upper Body Tension Release Yoga for Beginners

Stretch your neck, shoulders and upper back with this slow vinyasa flow, great for all levels!
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Hey yogis, this week I'm offering you a quick yoga flow to target your upper body! If you have any stiffness in your neck, shoulders, arms and upper back you will love this class.
Rest assured that while the emphasis of the practice is on the upper body, we'll still be incorporating some hip openers in this flow! There are a few variations of Warrior 2 and Triangle pose which can really help release the upper body.
I would say that this is suitable for all experience levels and no props are required.
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[@meiravloberant5763]

Kassandra- You have changed my life! I've been suffering from Fibromyalgia for 30 years and had very little range of motion and lots of upper body aches. Practicing your classes almost daily since COVID started have truly changed how my body works! Thank you!

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I can't believe I went all my life without yoga. Thank you Kassandra for a life changing beautiful channel

[@kays2720]

Everyday, I ask myself what part of my body needs a release and then I find one of your yoga routines to fit my needs. I rarely do yoga with any other youtube channel. You’re just great at what you do

[@becsquires1977]

i could say the same!

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[@mariah4817]

I really love the subtle background track and the extended savasana. Really enjoying starting the day with your channel, 20 minutes just breezes by. Thank you!

[@stacyhaines6413]

I also liked the music and extended savasana.

[@becsquires1977]

@@stacyhaines6413 yes i liked the music too!

[@elisenieuwe4649]

The background music almost got me into a trance, haha.

[@shippy2012]

I found the music off-putting, but I guess it works for some?

[@jadekawanaeccles6532]

Yeah not a fan of the music

[@abbyhuntley3171]

I was watching it with the volume so low I didn’t even realise there was music until savasana and even then I could only hear the beat and I didn’t even realise it was coming from the video 😂

[@joshgranger5393]

Love the music

[@erika9629]

@@abbyhuntley3171 I was listening at low volume too! I could hear only the beat and it was soooo relaxing and reall helped me focus and pay attention to my breath

[@The_DyslexicAuthor]

Thank you for this one! I slept oddly the other night and I've had such stiffness since. Now I feel much better.

[@secondcousincurly]

Great stuff! Excellent pace, and nice variations on a couple of tried and true poses. I really appreciate these short (20-30 minute) sequences, as they help me start my day right without wrecking my schedule. Thank you!

[@yogawithkassandra]

Thanks for practicing with me!

[@johannonnen9537]

Loved this...my neck and back are happy again!! 💚😊✝️🕯️🛐🇺🇸

[@sarah_kale]

I loved this so much, holy cow. Perfect for anyone that sits at a desk a lot.

[@mcdc9086]

I loved this flow for my sore shoulders. Really felt the stretch. Now I know this is an old video but the intense drums on the background was making me anxious than relax so I really put in the effort to just focus on the movements and your voice.

[@snedmo324]

I really needed this! I carry so much tension in my neck and shoulders and this helped ease some of it! I liked the length of the video too, but maybe in the future you could make a similar one that’s 30-45 minutes?

[@svetlanafilimonova5499]

Absolutely loved this session. So good after a long working day. Thank you, Kassandra 🙏❤️

[@erikamarosszeky1967]

Thanks Kassandra, really loved this one (but then I love most of your sequences 🙂). I enjoyed the drums personally, I liked that it sounded like a heartbeat. It was comforting to me. ❤️

[@susangoodrichlerner7819]

I LOVE the side stretch on the tummy with the arm in a T position! That really opened up one shoulder that was extremely tight through the trapezius from swimming. Such relief!!! I always appreciate new variations of traditional poses. Even as an experienced yoga practitioner, simple can reveal something new and helpful. Thank you, Kassandra! Namaste

[@marystestkitchen]

Loved this! Thank you!

[@ashleyhurkens7236]

#MorningYogaMovement challenger here. I really needed this one after working from home at a desk all day! Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@zoeyangelpup]

Wonderful!!! I love the music....what is it?

[@jacquiebauman4877]

Enjoyed this practice focusing on upper body Thank You 🙏

[@loubruno797]

Really unique class. Not just some stretching but plenty of movement.

[@edo4295]

Thank you so much!!! My back feels better. I feel better. And I love the nurturing, healing energy u put out here!🙏♥️🙏

[@crimsonhope9394]

This is one of my favourite! I do it whenever I'm so stiff on my shoulders and neck that my head aches, and I feel an immediate relief! Thank you so much!

[@selserr7414]

Love this one for the upper back and neck, appreciate you and your classes 💕

[@thehealingmermaid]

This practice was not only a perfect sequence for the neck and shoulders but very unique and spiritual. The music was deep and this practice was deep! Loved every moment. Thank you Kassandra!!

[@gemmahirst9595]

This was really intense with the music espically wearing wireless headphones

[@ZenWithDebby]

Wow this feels soooo good! I stepped on the mat with lots of tension in my neck and upper back from sitting behind a computer. This practice really helped a lot. Thank you 💜

[@mairavp]

I come back to this class every week!

[@claudia8861]

Thanks for the class and for the good savasana time, Kassandra.

[@JustinColavita]

This fixed all my right shoulder issues. After just 3 days of doing this. Thank you so much!

[@fr4nyc4aste94]

Love it 😊 can you prepare a yoga for tennis players ??

[@rummanarahman6323]

Kassandra, through these practices, you are literally bringing out many ladies (and gents also) from chronic pains and the loss of confidence. I have been deeply benefitted and sharing with my friends. I am sure, many viewers are doing the same. May God keep you safe and healthy, and keep these good works coming through you.

[@TheShinyColors]

It really helped me with my headaches recently, just great!

[@davidonapittock8662]

This was AMAZING. I don't know what happened to me last night but I woke up feeling like a fossilised shrimp and now feel a lot more open. Would LOVE if you could do a full 45 minute video for this specific area of the body with some more advanced poses!

[@Mira-gl6is]

I've done this session already many times! It is perfect for the evening, when I sat al lot of time during the day, because I like the balance between moving, strength, relaxing and stretching. And it heals my shoulders and softens my neck, whenever I have issues in this way. Thank you Kassandra! You are the best! See you tomorrow. :-)

[@sarahrautenbach822]

Thank you, Kassandra! You have have been an absolute blessing during the COVID-19 isolation. I do one or two of your yoga videos everyday and it's helping me with keeping my body healthy and relaxed.

[@kasiamleczarska9078]

Ah, you're my favorite online yoga instructor. I always feel so calm after your classes as opposed to others who often irritate me. And I just feel a kind of connection, bowing with you after a routine every morning. 😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

This was such a wonderful practice! I can tell it's from a while ago as you started by saying it's a quick practice... before you realised how much we love and need your 10 minute videos 😃😁 Thank you so much, you are my favourite yoga teacher. Namaste 🧘‍♀️🙏 ~ Mandy

[@miamagik]

Thank you so much Kassandra! I’ve been LOVING your channel so much, your poses are so dynamic, I never get bored and I love how much specificity there is for me to do things I need: neck, libido, hormones, sleep. You’re incredible!

[@shokorobinson1193]

Hi Kassandra, I love your yoga channel and this upper-body flow is one of the flows I frequently watch! I just want to thank you❤

[@jokeprice]

❤️❤️❤️ Kassandra you’re the best yoga teacher! I love your calm approach & your clear directions. I’ve been doing yoga with you for over 30 days now and I’m doing the 30 day challenge. Yoga has become one of my favorite silver linings I’ve found during the COVID-19 dark cloud. Please don’t stop what you’re doing. You have found your calling. Thank you 😌 Namaste 🙏🏼

[@TheMajestic1971]

I'm been having some shoulder issues when this video came up, funny how that goes :) I really liked these poses, pace and variations together with that hypnotic beat in the background which gave me some flashbacks to that old game Doom..lol.. thanks 😎

[@catherineblandford7792]

Ouf! I had forgotten how very good for my neck and shoulders this is. Thank you Kassandra for being my yoga inspiration for the last several years now x

[@MP-tt2uu]

Thank you so much for another wonderful Yoga video. This class absolutely helped my stiff neck and arms. I will be back tomorrow! I appreciate your teaching and knowledge.

[@lucykelly6083]

090322 Came onto my mat with a headache from tight shoulders & neck - another day hunched over my keyboard. I feel liberated from that short but very sweet practice. The music was wonderful too, building anticipation. I love that you thank your yogis at the end of every class. It is us that should thank you, your classes are amazing & touch so many people in such a positive way. THANK YOU!!! Namaste.

[@josietoney5354]

So detoxifying for my knotted upper-mid back, neck and shoulders. The drums in the background were therapeutic and seemed to help me release more, so it felt like two therapies in one! 🙏🏻💞🧘‍♀️Namaste Kassandra!

[@SanRazzle]

Laura Horn @laurahornart mentioned this video in a podcast episode, and I'm so thankful I followed the link! I carry my tension in my head, neck, upper back and shoulders, and this has been so helpful this week in my practice as I'm trying to manage some resulting headaches and pain. Thanks so much Kassandra! Subscribed and excited to follow along!

[@thuyawishes8768]

Day 67/365 Kassandra, you deeply appreciate us practicing with you, well I deeply appreciate you, sharing all this goodness with us 🕊🤍🦚

[@Saarazealand]

Thanks KASSANDRA it really helped me with my shoulder injury even though I was afraid in the beginning to actually move ,my shoulders. It gives me confidence to continue practicing even with minor injury.

[@beyondwellliving5862]

Ahhhh, so much better!!! My husband and I do your yoga videos every morning together. You got us through Covid so far. You are our FAVORITE YOGA TEACHER. Thank you sooooo much!! xo

[@No1MuppetFan]

These yoga vids have been marvellous during 2020 lockdown periods (especially in Melbourne, AUS) - thank you 🙏🏼

[@annong3685]

Hi Kassandra!! I've been doing your Yoga 30-day movements since I usually don't have time to do more than 15 minutes of Yoga during the day when I wake up. (Would like to do longer but I don't have the time to do so. But today is a Saturday and I happened to find this after doing Day 11 of your practice and I've never felt better in my upper back and shoulders! This really helped especially since I'm usually at my desk for the majority of the day. I'm so glad I found your channel and this sequence! I could feel all the stubborn tension leaving my upper back in this sequence.

[@szontomkiewicz6549]

Thank you a lot Kassandra! Thankfully to you I’m practicing yoga which improves my wellbeing and my mobility.

[@worstmusicfans7675]

I LOVE you and your flows!! You have so much creativity and it shows through these practices! Thank you thank you thank you! So much love! Namaste~

[@rummanarahman6323]

Thank you, Kassandra for offering such relieving sessions. From the deep of my heart, THANK YOU.

[@tajanatusek]

I love this video! My right shoulder is very stiff, probably from the mouse, and this helps sooo much!

[@evelynsteinthaler9998]

love it, love it, love it! Your sessions are such a gift, dear Kassandra! Since March 2020 I practice with you and every time I start a new sequence I am amazed.... Thank you so much, namaste!

[@boskyp]

Love this flow! Absolutely relaxed my upper back and neck :D. In the end, I just don't want to get out of shavasan! Wish I could just do it on my bed and sleep off XD. Thank you!

[@idafisker6645]

This is perfekt! - Amount of time ✔️ - poses + instructions ✔️ - background music/sound ✔️ I will be doing this one again 😍

[@abigailcruzramos5565]

Thank you! Feel so energized after practicing yoga with you! 🧘🏻‍♀️

[@shir35303]

Thank you so much, Kassandra! It's been 4 days that the left-back of my neck was super stiff and hurting. Yesterday I did your class before bed (alongside other videos that targeted the neck) and today I woke up feeling much better. Did your class again now and it feels really good. Thank you!!!

[@GlowbearsTV]

This video really improved the quality of my life, i do this regularly and it always feels incredible. If you have problems with your neck and/or upper back i really recommend this. Kassandra, you are amazing, thank you so much. Namaste.

[@estherhuijbers8801]

Hi Kassandra, I'm from the Netherlands. My physiotherapist gave me the advice to do some Yin Yoga and that is how I found your channel. I'm a fan, since you explain everything so well. Like what it does for the muscles, but also you make sure I feel confident if I feel a little stiff comparing to how far you can bend and bow. Thank you for your class!

[@cecileamen]

I woke up with a stiff neck three days ago and since then I've been following your neck and shoulder yoga cessions. They all helped me a lot, particularly this one. Thank you so much, Kassandra. Sending you all my kindest positive thoughts. Cécile from Paris.

[@nohandlingme]

I love the solfeggio frequencies, I had forgotten about them. So soothing.🙏🏼

[@amye.alterman-paradiso73]

I woke up with an intense headache from neck pain and this video was MAGIC! I feel so much better after taking it and my headache is gone. THANK YOU!

[@HaileyRosier-Kinchen]

i adore your calming energy and the relaxing atmosphere you create just from your videos, you’ll always be my fav yoga teacher 🫶🏻

[@kualiicopp5533]

Earlier today I was getting into my shoulder stand, I moved in a weird and abrupt way and hurt my neck. I did this practice and it has helped so much, the pain has dissipated a bit. I will be doing more neck and shoulder flows now! Mahalo Kassandra. I ALWAYS benefit from practicing with you. Aloha nui

[@patriciacampea4137]

Great class! I liked that it also did stretches for the entire body. The length was great too, under 30 minutes. Would love to see more 30 minute classes. And, i loved the chant of OM at the end! It really helps to centre, calm, ground, connect with Self/Source and solidify the practice. Thank you Kassandra for all the classes you've done and continue to do. Have a wonderful day. Namaste.

[@jacquielee5941]

This was SO GOOD! I'm yet to find one of your videos that I don't love, but I think this might be my favourite yet. I especially like the creativity of combining the upper body stretches with the lower body power poses. Thank you so much for this xx

[@clairelomas4048]

Love this flow. It’s home therapy!! Thanks Kassandra. ❤️🧘‍♀️

[@theresacooper5730]

Love this video! Absolutely LOVE this channel. Thank you, Kassandra!

[@juisjuis551]

This is the best upper body yoga iv eva done! That triangle pose variation and that on the floor belly arm thing... OMG YUSSSSSS thankyou :D

[@gabriellealbrigo2913]

Great class! I've been dealing with so much neck and shoulder pain (recovering from shoulder instability), this was a lovely release. Thank you!

[@whitneywagner621]

Thank you for all you do Kassandra! I watch your videos everyday and it’s really made such a big difference in just a few weeks, especially this one! You are a bright light! 🌟🙏💛

[@Гулмира-б5о]

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[@slimmasjm]

Oh wow!!!! Love love this!!! I will be doing this routine for the next few days. My neck and shoulders appreciate this!

[@kellyannpage1469]

great I LOVE YOUR classes .. yu have been helping me more thatn neurologist, caupuncture, osteopath and hideous pain control medication xx

[@222Krysia]

I have had a sore neck and shoulder for a very long time.Its still not 100% but it feels a lot better. Thank You! I used to do yoga almost every day but we've had a very stressful time over the last two years (three if you count the first year of Covid) My body seems to have fallen apart since I quit. Im getting back on track with diet and exercise. Thank you for helping me along with my journey.

[@agewing6375]

Kassandra, This was great. I understand a shoulder that seems out of socket a bit and lately it's caused so much neck and back pain so daily these stretches literally save me. Thank you SO much for your free classes online and for your 10 min and so on, for that was all I was able to do in the beginning and now I've worked up to 25-30 mins a day. I loved the background drum. Especially in the end when lying down.

[@amylavere2361]

This practice just cured my headache! Thank you so much for your videos. Practicing with you daily has truly changed my life. Bless You! Namaste

[@alexandriamawk6402]

This was awesome. I was extremely sore after an upper body workout. This was exactly what my arms/shoulders/neck and upper back needed. Thank you!!!

[@JB-ob1de]

My upper back is thanking you so much today! It’s been since August, I have been doing yoga mostly everyday with you! Thank you for sharing the videos!

[@Chronopod]

Awesome video! I'm feeling better day by day, and enjoying the classes more and more. Really, thank you so much. I find myself craving and getting really excited about learning, moving, and relaxing

[@blazeheru6366]

Kassandra you have jump-started my daily practice. With your assistance I've become consistent and look forward to getting on the mat. I've noticed the difference in my body, I can bend further, balance better, hold it longer. Thank you for sharing your energy with us.

[@theanicolemalveda4355]

Thank you Kasandra and your team for putting this all together for us. Really helps with our every day especially after a long day of work - I am very thankful for this as I can just do a quick yoga with my mat peacefully in my room. Thank you and God Bless

[@Lischaapje]

Thank you Kassandra! My upper back, neck and shoulders feel much better 🧘🏻‍♀️

[@snowflakesinthesun1116]

Loved this one! I'm a massage therapist, so it was great to do this in the morning to stretch out and warm up before starting my day (: Also, the background music reminded me of the underground Mario Bros. level with the never-ending turtles lol. Thank you for everything you do!

[@stigman20]

Thank you so much, Kassandra. Your videos help my poor aching body so much. You're the best 😅

[@luciehsuen8981]

Thanks Kassandra. Another short but gentle stretches fro the neck & shoulders. So important in this computer & cell phone age. Awesome!! Much blessings to you.🥰

[@funtimehappytime9263]

Hadn't done this one in a while and I forgot how great this video is! Really effective neck and shoulder poses but still with some full body movement incorporated. Chef's kiss! Thank you.

[@guitou]

You are still my favourite KZbin yoga coach … helps me a lot on my back, shoulder and neck, thank you Kassandra!

[@Littledino123]

Thank you so much Kassandra. I do this every morning before work and has helped me so much with shoulder and next pain. ❤️🙏🏻

[@Littledino123]

Thank you so much Kassandra. I do this every morning before work and has helped me so much with shoulder and next pain. ❤️🙏🏻

[@gatesteusorcuthermomix]

Thank you, Kassandra! I have re-started my practice with you after several years. I highly appreciate your help! This is a super video, just like your 10 minutes ones!

[@sarachiesura]

Hi Kassandra, you are really saving my physical and mental health during lockdown, thank you so much. xx hugs from London 🙏🏼

[@gourmet1096]

SO good! I was able to relieve so much neck stress....3rd class today from Kassandra... thank you!!!

[@alisonseddon3372]

Thanks Kassandra, every time I do one of your classes I feel great. Especially good today to ease my stiff neck and shoulders!

[@syukeekalita7642]

There was tension in my right shoulder. I was in youtube just scrolling to help this area.. This video was just there.. And it really helped.. Thinking about it.. It was kinda serendipity. Thank you Kassandra

[@klaramanzelova3062]

Thank you so much for a wonderfull yoga class. I liked the music a lot. I would be happy, if you could do some similiar class for this specific area about 45 min. I feel so relieved after this exercise. :-)thank you