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Back Care Series: Yoga for the Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Back
August 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Back Care Series: Yoga for the Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Back
Program Description
Back Care Series: Yoga for the Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Back
Unwind built-up tension and restore comfort to the neck, shoulders, and upper back in this targeted, therapeutic workshop. These areas are especially prone to holding the weight of daily stress, repetitive movement patterns, and postural imbalances—especially from prolonged screen time or slouching.
What You’ll Learn:
- Targeted movement and breath techniques to release chronic tightness and soothe pain
- How to access hard-to-reach muscle groups and improve range of motion
- Awareness tools to reset postural habits and reduce unnecessary strain
- Self-cues to align the spine and restore balance between the head, neck, and shoulders
Benefits of Attending:
- Experience lasting relief from common tension patterns
- Increase mobility and ease in everyday movements
- Rebuild healthy movement habits to support posture and well-being
- Cultivate mindful alignment and greater body awareness
Program Goals:
Participants will walk away with simple, effective tools for reducing discomfort and improving posture. Through mindful practice and attention to detail, this session offers an invitation to move with more ease, openness, and presence—both on and off the mat.
Price: $35
Location
Back Care Series: Yoga for the Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Back
Integral Yoga Institute New York 227 West 13th Street New York, New York New York 10011, + Google Map
212-929-0585
212-929-0585
Instructors
Jacinta Jayadevi Hollon, E-RYT 500, YACEP, is an Integral Yoga teacher certified in beginner through advanced Hatha, Pranayama, Meditation, and Raja Yoga as well as Accessible, Restorative, and Yin Yoga. She holds additional certifications to teach in the Pilates method as well as various schools of dance, and is recognized by Yoga Alliance as a Continuing Education Provider. A former professional dancer and performing artist, her teaching method is informed by a diverse background in classical and contemporary dance forms, movement-based therapeutics, and practices for cultivating embodied awareness. She received her academic education in East Asian Cultural Studies at New...
Price: $35
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