Yoga for BETTER POSTURE - 10 min Stretches for Tight CHEST Muscles

Want to improve your posture in just 10 minutes? These stretches for tight chest muscles will work on your chest and shoulder mobility to leave you feeling taller and looser!
Perfect as a beginner chest stretch, all you'll need is a yoga strap (for example: amzn.to/2QTUTCd) or a belt to practice with me today and work through some yoga chest opener poses for tight muscles and posture. This short practice also pairs wonderfully with the other 10 min yoga practices linked below. I hope you enjoy it!
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[@YogawithJoelle]

Well done to you for working on your posture with this chest stretch today! How did it feel? This one also pairs nicely with my 10-minute practice for upper back stretch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXm1hX-te856jNE 🌞

[@jfall5389]

This is great Joelle! More anti-desk sessions - please!

[@juliecarlsonsladcik9779]

I found these stretches to be a good release for chest and shoulders. Right to the point. Thank you, Joelle!

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're so welcome! Glad you liked them Julie! 🌟

[@judyburgschmidt]

Wow, this was my fav so far of all chest and shoulder videos. Thanks 🙏🏼 so much!😊

[@YogawithJoelle]

Oh yay, thanks Judy! This one doesn't get as much attention as I'd like it to, but it's one of my favorites too! 😉

[@wetsand7379]

This actually really helped me with my tight chest and shoulders. Thank you!

[@YogawithJoelle]

That's great to hear, thank you!

[@bjmb23]

Thank you for recommending this for my sore ribs! It really felt good. Will repeat the next few days.🙏

[@YogawithJoelle]

Wonderful! So glad you found what you needed Barbara 👍

[@drizzy110]

Thank you! I am filled with gratitude. This video was awesome.

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@irisforgiarinipasini1753]

I love it. Thank you Joelle. Yes, I would like more posture practice. I have low back pain and I believe that could help together with your other practice for back that I have been doing. Thank you ❤️.

[@YogawithJoelle]

Wonderful, that's great to hear Iris!

[@oliviaia__]

this was amazing 😍 my upper back feels so much more relaxed! thank you so much!

[@YogawithJoelle]

I'm so glad you liked it, well done Olivia! 🙌🙌🙌

[@irisforgiarinipasini1753]

Love it. Yes, I would love more posture practices. I need to help with herniated disc. Your practices has been helping me a lot. Thank you ❤️

[@YogawithJoelle]

Wonderful, thank you Iris! In case you haven't tried it already, you might like this practice for a herniated disc: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ_ZYWVpfZ10g9E

[@cristinasanchez9029]

That counter stretch was amazing for the upper back

[@Hoppers162]

Thank you for your wonderful videos! I have found this routine, in conjunction with your routines for the trapezius muscles, neck and mid back, highly beneficial for my posture. What they have highlighted is that I have also have significant tightness in my Rhomboids. Unfortunately I have been unable to find anything effective for stretching them. I would dearly like it if this could be the subject of a future video. Many thanks once again for your videos and all that they have done for me!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Wonderful job Paul !! Glad you're finding value in the different practices. And thanks for the suggestion, I'll give it some thought! You may also like to review the list of upper body practices on the playlists page on my channel. There's a few other shoulder sessions in there that may be helpful in the meantime.

[@jennyshannonharkins831]

All of your videos I've watched have been excellent!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Oh thank you so much Jenny! Hope to practice together again soon 😊

[@sharoncullinane2210]

Really good stretch. I found new areas opening up. Thanks so much.

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're so welcome!

[@Marilynstone13]

A stunningly perfect practice. You made every move count. I can’t believe how much you accomplish in 10 minutes. It’s like I just got a massage, yoga practice, and physical therapy all in one- I feel that much better. I wish for everyone in pain to find you and experience relief. Yes to more posture sequences. You are brilliant. Thank you.

[@YogawithJoelle]

Oh that's so kind of you to say Marilyn, thank you very much!

[@rachgreen6020]

Thankyou so much for this it really made a difference❤️

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're so welcome!

[@TheDog2137]

wow, it’s so refreshing ❤

[@YogawithJoelle]

So glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@merissaxhelili7699]

Amazing!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Kyrillzak]

Thank you!

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're most welcome :)

[@ams5894]

Thanks 🧡

[@YogawithJoelle]

My pleasure! 💛

[@alicianoland4980]

I have been searching for something like this for so long!! I have super tight shoulders and chest and while I want to do Uttanasana I am only able to hold my hands behind my back but have never gotten them away from my butt/back. This feels so good and was exactly what I need to slowly get to my goal. Subscribed for the first time ever. Love posture work and feel amazing after this. Thank you!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Oh I'm so glad Alicia! Welcome to the community! 🙌

[@Marilynstone13]

Thanks!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you so much for your generosity Marilyn, it is so appreciated!

[@rainacherienne1010]

Yes more anti-desk please, also if there is any form of yoga that could be done while sitting at the desk. Each pose of this session was so good, especially with the strap.

[@YogawithJoelle]

So glad you liked it! And yes, here's a little 5 min quickie to be done at a desk: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWiyk2eKea5ljac

[@jennagriffith9187]

This is amazing! I struggle so much with front shoulder pain and this sequence really stretched it out. I plan to start doing the first half of this right at my desk at work.

[@YogawithJoelle]

That is great Jenna!

[@rachelrodriguesss]

So nice :) love it.

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you! 😊

[@katrinamcdonnell8913]

Adding this one to my regular rotation. My shoulder mobility is terrible.

[@YogawithJoelle]

It's a great one to come to Katrina :)

[@puravidasoundwaves]

This was great, I’m a massage therapist and really needed this after a long week of massaging. Felt wonderful 🙏🏽

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're so welcome! Thank you for the important work that you do ✨

[@nancycrassweller721]

I get horrible tight chest from both muscle damage due to mastectomy and anxiety. Sometimes I’m near panic but this was aMAZing. Will bookmark!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you for sharing Nancy, I am glad this was helpful!

[@luciadenile9782]

Love this sequence. Could you do one for lordosis? :)

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely keep this in mind :) In the meantime, if you search "yoga with joëlle" on KZbin, you may find a sequence that may be helpful! 🙏

[@jakebradshaw6656]

You’re awesome. I love this video!!! I deal with a lot of muscle tightness somehow, used to feel great but since an injury it hit me really good, esp with age. But this actually helps. I do other stretches daily but definitely going to incorporate this. I am interested in learning what other stretches you might have

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you for joining me Jake! I've got lots of other stretches for just about every part of the body, so let me know if you're looking for anything in particular. Otherwise a great place to start is the free Head to Toe challenge, where we spend 5-10 minutes on each part of the body for 28 days to figure out which areas need stretching the most in our individual bodies :) If that sounds interesting you can find it here: tinyurl.com/2vyubcdu

[@irisforgiarinipasini1753]

Do you have more practices for open chest and posture? I have been doing my postgrad research and I have been spending a lot of time sitting but I always have breaks and do this practice. It helps a lot! Would love other in the same style. Thank you Joelle 🙏

[@YogawithJoelle]

Great question Iris, I think most of us need to work harder to improve our posture with all this hunching forwards we always do. Here's a nice anti-hunchback one to try (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGmbqKmNi9p_pZY), another chest stretch (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIOZYYmIprR-qa8), and one for the upper back (kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4mxpoSdjbmlm9U) I hope they help!

[@irisforgiarinipasini1753]

@@YogawithJoelle amazing ❤️. I will try them all 😊. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@wisteria9057]

I have many mental issues going on, and I tend to feel chest pain, my doctor told me it's chest muscle contraction. Your video is now helping me to relax, thank you!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Beautifully done, I'm so glad this is helping ✨

[@janeverett6370]

More posture please!

[@pembie7859]

Hi, maybe a stretch for biceps 💪🏻, triceps and wrists together

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you for the suggestion, great idea! Have you tried my triceps practice already? (this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHibc4BngNaKnqs) I hope you'll like it! This wrist one (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvGdoyGacp7fM0) also has some good arm work. And I'll have one just for biceps coming up in March! 😉💪

[@pembie7859]

Hey! Just recently revised your neck and chest videos. Having some issues with thoracic outlet syndrome and would like to request a video for that

[@YogawithJoelle]

Great idea to come back to the neck and chest practices! I'm not familiar with thoracic outlet syndrome, but you could also have a look at the side body classes to see how those feel for you. Hope that helps!

[@sunflowergirl5988]

Hi, Joelle! I love your videos. My question is: can you explain any type of modifications for how to do these, when one is unable to sit in a lotus or crossed leg position? I found myself struggling to not fall over when doing these! You mentioned maybe using a chair - is there any other techniques that you would recommend? Thank you!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you so much for practicing with me! Great question - as you mentioned, sitting in a chair is a wonderful modification for many of these stretches, as is simply sitting on a thick cushion or rolled-up blanket, if that's enough height for you. Bottom line: just find a comfortable seated position that works for you! If you'd like to work on learning to sit crossed legged, I also have a video for that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXPToYiHfqyArZI

[@sunflowergirl5988]

Hi, Joelle! I totally missed that other video, and this is one that I will definitely add to my practice. It will definitely target what I need to be practicing with tight hips. I will bring some pillows to keep by my blocks. Thanks for your investment in us!! Hugs!

[@aleiayue183]

Are there any Yin Yoga postures for neck amd chest? I always feel so bound up in the front of my neck and upper chest and feel longer hold postures may be beneficial.

[@YogawithJoelle]

Hi there, here is a Yin Yoga session dedicated to the upper body that you may enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2KwmIqLYpKcqpY. See you on the mat!

[@aleiayue183]

@@YogawithJoelle Thank you SO much!

[@maryanndolson5826]

Do you get to pick the ads that sponsor you?

[@YogawithJoelle]

Nope! That's totally up to KZbin based on your viewing history