Relax Your Neck and Upper Back: A Standing Sequence for Upper-Body Tension

You can do your yoga practice anywhere, but not all floor surfaces are yoga-friendly. Sometimes it is neither possible nor desirable to lie down on the ground to do your yoga poses, but it doesn’t mean you should forgo the benefits of yoga.

I created this yoga practice when I was stuck in a tiny hotel room overstuffed with furniture. There was literally no space to roll out the yoga mat. But my neck was hurting, and I was stiff all over from travel, so I had to be selective about the poses I chose. It worked out beautifully.

This yoga practice is done entirely in a standing position. You don’t even need a yoga mat. Just make sure that you are not slipping on the floor. This practice targets the neck and upper back and includes various stretching movements, increasing circulation to those areas. It also includes a simple breathing practice that helps you relax your neck and lengthen your spine. If you find yourself traveling anytime in the future, this practice might be the perfect match for not-so-perfect practice spaces.

A Yoga Practice Designed (for Tight Spaces) to Ease Neck and Upper Back Tension

Try this sequence when you’re traveling, working long hours, or anytime you need a quick and easy yoga practice to ease built-up neck and back tension. You don’t need much time or space to experience the benefits of this thoughtfully designed standing sequence.

Here’s the Tension-relieving Sequence to Practice Anywhere