Seated Stretches For Your Upper Body
Hatha Yoga
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36m
You can do this class sitting on the floor or, if you prefer, you can do it seated on a chair. There are also a couple of kneeling poses right at the end. The focus is on your hands, arms, upper chest and back and your shoulders - stretching the muscles and other tissues and mobilising the joints.
Props required: A blanket to sit on and for under your knees plus a chair if required.
Mat direction: Either - you choose.
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