Yoga for Open Shoulders

I've had a lot of requests lately for some tips on how to open shoulders and/or how to deal with frozen shoulder. Below are a few of my favourite movements to increase mobility and flexibility in the shoulders, and many of these movements helped me heal from a bad case of tendonitis in that joint. You'll need a block/stack of books or pillow for underneath your head. Thanks to Holly Warren Yoga (hollywarrenyoga.com) for the big arm circles which is one of my favourites :)

If you have any pain in the shoulder (or anywhere in your body), I recommend consulting your doctor or a professional (physiotherapist, osteopath, muscle activation technique practitioner, etc) before engaging in physical activity. And always, listen to your body above all else.

Enjoy!

Open Arm Twist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9omsx0GqCMo&feature=youtu.be

Big Circles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM1L0dUzWs0

Elbow Circles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpQolINZBV0

Open Arms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LThPrF7uuoE&feature=youtu.be

Did you find these helpful? I'd love to hear about it in the comments below!