You are my absolute favorite! i have been doing yoga since 2013 (mostly watching yoga videos on youtube) and for whatever reason i have never came across your channel until recently. What i love about your videos is I can follow your voice so easily with my eyes closed and your voice its very relaxing to me. I get a awesome stretch every time. I ONLY watch your stuff now.. no more hunting for good yoga videos anymore... thank you!!!
I have done this video a few times now since I injured my shoulder last October (not sure how, middle age? lol). Anyway, after some massage and chiropractor sessions I finally felt some relief. Now when ever I start to feel everything tighten up again I do this video and it provides immediate relief! Thank you so much for this and your channel, it has been my go to since the COVID pandemic started to reset my mind and body - :)
Always enjoy your videos, Helen! This was fantastic for helping release some tension between my right upper back/shoulder/neck. I can't quite turn my head all the way to the right. If you have any recommendations for me as to your videos, I'd really appreciate it! Your a doll! Thank you!!!!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed this! Is this common with your neck? If so, I'd recommend seeing a doctor / physical therapist / and or chiropractor to get an evaluation. I don't have any neck-specific stretches, but the shoulder ones should help a bit. Have you done this one? th-cam.com/video/WWnacybfOuA/w-d-xo.html
I decided to do two different hour long yoga classes the other day and my right shoulder is still feeling it. I did your sun salutations this morning but will do this one after I get some cardio in. Helen, you’re 💯
Excellent classes, I am adding them all to my list. I see that you think of beginners like me and give us options that are challenging but possible. Thanks!
i was sick last week, my shoulders were so sore. now I feel like new thanks to this wonderful practice :-) also your voice is so healing and calming too! Thanks so much Helen!
Floating Yoga School thank you! I am always interested in additional stretch recommendations if you have specific ones I should be doing. my rotator cuff and pecs on the right is so painful and tight. thank you
hi Helen! what actually happens when you inhale in your lower back? It's definitely not air that blows your belly up like a balloon, then what happens? :)
Your lungs don't actually expand into your low back, but the sensation of breathing into your low back will help expand the lowest section of the lungs (around mid back) and may create a nice sense of stretching through your low back.
I felt great at the end of this class but I had to heavily modify the last 2/5s. For the first part of class I was thinking how wonderful it was to have a shoulder/ upper back class without all the poses that seem to make my shoulders rise up too high and my neck torque too much. Then those poses (eagle arms, thread the needle, tricep stretch) all showed up. I modified and still felt good at the end (and really like the fish variation, if that's what it was) but don't understand why there is this panoply of poses that most yogis do to help the shoulders and upper back that I think seem to do the opposite. Any thoughts? Thanks as always.
As always, thank you for the thoughtful comments, Suzanne! I've been thinking a lot about this the past couple of weeks as I have a massage therapist in my current yoga teacher training and we've been discussing the problem of "long lock" in the upper back. "Long lock" shows up a lot for people who drive, type, sit at a desk, or are on their phones (most of us!) and it's where the upper back/shoulder muscles are stretched and "locked" in that stretched position. As a result the chest muscles become shorter and tighter. So common poses for the shoulders and upper back like the ones I incorporated in this flow are designed to stretch the upper back and shoulders, but may not be appropriate for people who experience "long lock" and may be why they're so comfortable for you. I'm working on another series with more chest opening and strengthening of the upper back and romboid muscles to counteract "long lock." Does that make sense or resonate with you at all? Feel free to email me - Helen@FloatingYogaSchool.com - and I can try and explain a little bit more!
Floating Yoga School The reason you are such an incredible teacher is that you think about such things and explore beyond the limits of traditional yoga. I did email you more details a few days ago; I look forward to hearing more about long lock and these poses!
Thank you from Calgary 🇨🇦. Have chronic upper right back pain and this was very good release. Namaste.
Thank you so much for your support - I'm glad this was helpful!
You are my absolute favorite! i have been doing yoga since 2013 (mostly watching yoga videos on youtube) and for whatever reason i have never came across your channel until recently. What i love about your videos is I can follow your voice so easily with my eyes closed and your voice its very relaxing to me. I get a awesome stretch every time. I ONLY watch your stuff now.. no more hunting for good yoga videos anymore... thank you!!!
Yay! Thank you for the sweet comment. Feel free to send requests - I film new classes every week.
Same here!!
Oh i liked this one. You are the best Helen, truly a blessing to have you on this platform :)
Thank you for your support!
Helen thank you 😊, your yoga classes for whole world 🌎 🙏
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for this practice. Love it ❤
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your support!
Feel really good! Namaste
Wonderful!
Thanks for sharing your learnings.
Thanks for your great class
You are welcome! Thanks for practicing with me!
Enjoy this practice, thank you!
Great class!
Thank you for this restorative practice and providing a sense of community!
Thank you for practicing with me!
Thank you!!
This video is life changing for me! Love it so much! I am so happy that I came across to your channel!
Brilliant ! Thanks for sharing.
Absolutly love all your classes ❤
Thank you!!
great class! needed this today for my super sore back and sitting on the desk. namaste!
Thank you!!
I have done this video a few times now since I injured my shoulder last October (not sure how, middle age? lol). Anyway, after some massage and chiropractor sessions I finally felt some relief. Now when ever I start to feel everything tighten up again I do this video and it provides immediate relief! Thank you so much for this and your channel, it has been my go to since the COVID pandemic started to reset my mind and body - :)
I'm so glad to hear it helps!! Thank you for practicing with me!
Always enjoy your videos, Helen! This was fantastic for helping release some tension between my right upper back/shoulder/neck. I can't quite turn my head all the way to the right. If you have any recommendations for me as to your videos, I'd really appreciate it! Your a doll! Thank you!!!!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed this! Is this common with your neck? If so, I'd recommend seeing a doctor / physical therapist / and or chiropractor to get an evaluation. I don't have any neck-specific stretches, but the shoulder ones should help a bit. Have you done this one? th-cam.com/video/WWnacybfOuA/w-d-xo.html
@@FloatingYogaSchool Thanks for asking. No, it's not chronic. I think I just slept funky. Lol! Today is better. Not great, but better!
@@dianemcmurry8439 Oh good! Yes, then stretching will totally help. Sleeping on your neck weird is the worst - hope you find some relief!
I decided to do two different hour long yoga classes the other day and my right shoulder is still feeling it. I did your sun salutations this morning but will do this one after I get some cardio in. Helen, you’re 💯
Excellent classes, I am adding them all to my list. I see that you think of beginners like me and give us options that are challenging but possible. Thanks!
I really loved this as with all your videos; thank you! ⭐️🌈
Another great video! Thank you 🙏🏾
Thank you for practicing with me!
Fantastic practice. Feeling so much relaxed and more open in my upper body. Thank you so much Helen.Happy weekend!!
I'm so glad to hear! Thank you for practicing with me!
This class was so therapeutically good. Thank you!!!
Thank you for practicing with me, Cindy!!
i was sick last week, my shoulders were so sore. now I feel like new thanks to this wonderful practice :-) also your voice is so healing and calming too! Thanks so much Helen!
I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better! Thank you for practicing with me, Nadine! Have a lovely weekend.
another awesome practice,thank Helen 2 thumbs up ahahah!!!
Helen, I love your classes. I always feel rejuvenated, especially in the mornings before I start my day. so thank you :)
I'm so glad to hear, Nancy! Thank you for practicing with me!
I was lupus and I feel good doining yoga with you tank you😘
Thank you for practicing with me, Sonny!
Awesome class, great cues and beautiful yoga voice.
Thank you, Debbie! Have a lovely week!
What a wonderful practice! Perfect for all levels as well. Thank you so much for sharing, Helen :)
was a great class thank you
Thank you for watching and practicing with me!
I am a cyclist and have tight pecs from hunching over when I cycle.. been trying to find some relief from this and cant wait to try!
Yeah, hopefully this helps! Let me know if you need some other stretch recommendations - Helen@FloatingYogaSchool.com - thank you!
Floating Yoga School thank you! I am always interested in additional stretch recommendations if you have specific ones I should be doing. my rotator cuff and pecs on the right is so painful and tight. thank you
Loved this class, really complete! Thanks!
Thanks for practicing with me, Nancy! Be sure to send in any requests - I'm always adding more videos :)
i love love lovee this flow thank youuu
hi Helen! what actually happens when you inhale in your lower back? It's definitely not air that blows your belly up like a balloon, then what happens? :)
Your lungs don't actually expand into your low back, but the sensation of breathing into your low back will help expand the lowest section of the lungs (around mid back) and may create a nice sense of stretching through your low back.
Helen, thank you very much for this wonderful class! It is so healing and mind-boosting! I can't wait to do more yoga classes with you! Namaste🙏😁
thank you for practicing with me, Luisa!
Floating Yoga School you're welcome😚
I felt great at the end of this class but I had to heavily modify the last 2/5s. For the first part of class I was thinking how wonderful it was to have a shoulder/ upper back class without all the poses that seem to make my shoulders rise up too high and my neck torque too much. Then those poses (eagle arms, thread the needle, tricep stretch) all showed up. I modified and still felt good at the end (and really like the fish variation, if that's what it was) but don't understand why there is this panoply of poses that most yogis do to help the shoulders and upper back that I think seem to do the opposite. Any thoughts? Thanks as always.
As always, thank you for the thoughtful comments, Suzanne! I've been thinking a lot about this the past couple of weeks as I have a massage therapist in my current yoga teacher training and we've been discussing the problem of "long lock" in the upper back. "Long lock" shows up a lot for people who drive, type, sit at a desk, or are on their phones (most of us!) and it's where the upper back/shoulder muscles are stretched and "locked" in that stretched position. As a result the chest muscles become shorter and tighter. So common poses for the shoulders and upper back like the ones I incorporated in this flow are designed to stretch the upper back and shoulders, but may not be appropriate for people who experience "long lock" and may be why they're so comfortable for you. I'm working on another series with more chest opening and strengthening of the upper back and romboid muscles to counteract "long lock." Does that make sense or resonate with you at all? Feel free to email me - Helen@FloatingYogaSchool.com - and I can try and explain a little bit more!
Floating Yoga School The reason you are such an incredible teacher is that you think about such things and explore beyond the limits of traditional yoga. I did email you more details a few days ago; I look forward to hearing more about long lock and these poses!
Thank very
Great class Helen! Who is that beautiful man in the back? :)
Omg Eric! So handsome :)
23:00 is Threading the Needle Pose. Your welcome
Hi