Author: Kelly

Yoga for Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back (15 mins)

Happy Wednesday all! I hope you’re keeping well and have settled into a bit of a ‘stay at home’ routine! I definitely work better and feel better when I have a set routine. So I thought I would take this opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and start filming and sharing some weekly yoga classes, the first being a Yoga for Neck, Shoulders and Upper Back sequence.

Every Wednesday I’ll be posting a FREE yoga class or sequence, which will focus on a specific area or theme. If you have any class suggestions, or anything that you would like to work on/ have issues with, or any other questions, please drop me a line.

This yoga for neck, shoulders and upper back sequence will focus on building flexibility and be particularly beneficial to anyone that spends a lot of time sat at a desk or using a computer/ laptop. It will also help you to strengthen the upper back muscles, to reduce rounding or hunching in the upper back.

Thanks and take care!

Kelly

Yoga for Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back

Beginners welcome! No props needed, though it might be nice to have a towel, cushion or blanket nearby, in case you would like extra padding for the knees/ hands, or to sit on at the start of the class.

You can practice this sequence at anytime of day. You might even like to combine this with one of the other yoga sequences I have on my channel.

15 minute yoga sequence for the Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back

If you enjoyed this class and would like more, check out my Gentle Beginners Yoga class. If you would like to practice yoga with the whole family, then why not try this yoga for the family class. Or sign up to my email list to be notified of my Wednesday weekly classes.

Standing Yoga Sequence for Beginners – 10(ish) min class

This 10 minute standing yoga sequence for beginners, can be practiced with or without shoes (preferably without – but with this lovely sunshine you might like to practice in the garden). It can be practiced at any time of day and by anyone – complete beginners or more experienced yogis welcome.

This was my very first yoga video, which I filmed at Filwood Community Centre after teaching my Monday night yoga class. Since then I’ve put together a beginners yoga playlist on my YouTube channel and I will add a couple of new beginner classes each month. Subscribe to my channel to keep updated.

Once the Coronavirus is under control, I will restart the in-person beginner classes at Filwood Community Centre. And I’m looking at starting a regular Family Yoga class. Let me know if you’d like to be updated when either of these happen.

I’ve also put together a beginners yoga guide and if you sign up to my email list you also will get access to FREE beginner yoga checklists to help prepare you for your first online or in-person yoga class.

Stay safe everyone! Enjoy the sunshine and I hope you like this practice!

Kelly X

Standing Yoga Sequence for Beginners Class

Props: All completely optional – the sequence can be practiced with or without props.

  • Yoga mat (if you have one)
  • Yoga brick (or hard back books/ a box)
  • A towel/ pillow (for padding for the knee)

As always, if you feel any pain at any point during the practice, please gently come out of the pose. Listen to your body and only work within it’s limits. You can always drop me an email if you have any questions.

Standing Yoga Sequence for Beginners – filmed at Filwood Community Centre

If you enjoyed this class and would like more, check out my Beginners Yoga for Flexibility sequence. Or sign up to my email list to be notified of my weekly Wednesday classes.

Beginners Yoga for Flexibility – 10 min class

This is a 10 minute beginners yoga for flexibility sequence, which you can practice at any time of day. It is however particularly great to practice first thing in the morning, as we will work on moving the spine improving overall spine mobility.

This is one of the first yoga videos I’ve filmed, so please bear with me as I hopefully improve with time.

Since creating this class I’ve put together a free Beginners Yoga Guide to help prepare you for your next yoga class (whether online or in-person). I’ve also created a beginners playlist, which I’ll be adding a couple of new, free classes to each month. Subscribe to keep updated.

Enjoy and drop me a message if you have any questions.

Thanks! Namaste!

Kelly X

Beginners Yoga for Flexibility Sequence

This is a gentle, floor based sequence to wake up the spine and build flexibility in the body. You won’t need any special props – just a yoga mat, if you have one. And maybe some extra padding for the knees if you’re on a hard surface.

As always, yoga can be challenging, but it should never be painful. No one knows your body better than you do, so please make sure you listen to your body and work within your limits. If you do feel any pain, then slowly make your way out of the pose.

If you enjoyed this class and would like more, check out my Standing Yoga class for beginners. Or sign up to my email list to be notified of my weekly Wednesday classes.