Flow 8 of 16 · Original 2024 edition
Yoga for Shoulders
Original book · printed p. 102 onward ↗About this edition
The original text, lists, and meditation cues below preserve the book’s wording, with page footers and layout whitespace removed. The AI application and reflection are new adaptations.
This source page is a flow overview and pose inventory, rather than complete step-by-step instruction. The new application below is an attention or work exercise, separate from the physical sequence.
Historical and scientific claims, including the benefits listed in the source, have not yet undergone a complete evidence review.
Source teaching · Alex Julian, 2024
The original flow overview
Sitting at a computer for too long can cause serious damage to the shoulders. More often than not, the shoulders round and the front body collapses in on itself. We have talked about how on a more subtle level, this is a strong signal to activate the fight-or-flight response. On a more obvious and visual note, the position creates immense strain on the body — especially the shoulders and neck. This yoga flow opens the front body and loosens up the shoulders.
Poses / Exercises
- Mountain Pose
- Standing Shoulder Circles
- Sweatshirt Shoulder Circles
- Eagle Pose Prep
- Chest Stretch
- Neck Circles
- Transition to Ground
- Child’s Pose
- Tabletop Shoulder Circles
- Tabletop Thread the Needle
- Low Lunge with Shoulder Circles
- Reverse Tabletop
- Relaxation Pose
Benefits listed in the original book
- Computer Strain Relief
- Corrected Posture
- Enhanced Mobility
- Ergonomic Awareness
- Increased Energy
- Injury Prevention
- Pain Alleviation
- Reduced Tension
- Strengthened Shoulders
© 2024 Alex Julian Yoga. All rights reserved.
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