Hatha YogaShoulder Rolls
Skandha Cakra
CategoryWarm-Up TypeStretch LevelBeginner Hold40 sec MusclesShoulders, Chest BreathingInhale shoulders up and back, exhale down
How to do it
- EnterStand tall, arms hanging loosely by your sides.
- HoldInhale, lift your shoulders toward your ears and draw them back. Exhale, lower them. Draw wide circles with your shoulders, opening your chest.
- ExitStop the movement and let your shoulders drop, the crown of your head reaching up.
Benefits
Loosens the shoulder girdle and improves posture.
Cautions
The app lists no specific cautions for this pose. General safety: never push into pain, keep breathing, and check with a professional if you have an injury or a chronic condition.
This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.
Where it appears
- First Practice 15 min · Beginner
- Classic Full Practice 50 min · Intermediate
- Express Warm-Up 5 min · Beginner
- Office Reset 10 min · Beginner
- Shoulders & Posture 20 min · Intermediate
- Flow with the Breath 12 min · Beginner · voice-guided in the app subscription
- Low-Energy Day 14 min · Beginner · voice-guided in the app subscription
- Power Wave 12 min · Intermediate · voice-guided in the app subscription
- Inversion Prep 25 min · Advanced · voice-guided in the app subscription
- Deep Backbend 35 min · Advanced · voice-guided in the app subscription
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