"Supported Fish Pose is a backbend that can help release tension in the neck, chest, and upper back. It stretches the front of the throat, easing discomfort and promoting relaxation. If it feels too intense for you, skip it. Place a yoga block (on its medium or low height), bolster, or firm pillow across the top of your mat. Sit in front of it, then slowly lie back, aligning the bottom edge of the prop with your shoulder blades."
"Slowly move out of the pose, remove the props from your mat, and rest flat on your back in Corpse Pose for a few breaths. Thread the Needle Pose Come to hands and knees. Thread your right arm across your chest and under your left arm, lowering your right shoulder and ear to the mat in Thread the Needle. Rest your left hand wherev"
Modern life is not kind to the neck. Tension from stressful days and near-perpetual tech neck can leave the upper body tight and sore. A 15-minute gentle yoga sequence uses adjustable, prop-supported poses to stretch and open the neck, relieving tension and promoting ease. A folded blanket, one or two yoga blocks, a bolster, or a firm pillow provide support and modification. Supported Fish Pose opens the chest and front of the throat while releasing the neck and upper back. Transitioning to Savasana allows rest on the back. Thread the Needle gently lowers the shoulder and ear toward the mat. Listen to the body and honor current limits rather than pushing past them.
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