Neck, shoulders and upper back, 1: Exploring ranges of motion
by josefine | Jun 8, 2025
What is range of motion?
Range of motion refers to the amount of movement that a joint or a series of joint can achieve. In this case the joints of the upper part of your spine.
We can distinguish between active range of motion, when you turn (for instance) your head as far as you can by yourself, and passive range of motion, where you would lay perfectly relaxed and someone else would turn your head as far as possible to the side. Tjis Micro Pause introduces the concept of effortless range of motion where you move your head, using your own muscular strength but without any sensations of stretch, pulling, or tension in the structures surrounding the moving joint. Your must be able to hold the position for some time without effort.
Chair pose on a chair
A Micro Pause to build some heat and raise the energy level. The yoga position Utkatasana helps decompress the lower back and builds strength throughout the body.
Easy desk stretch
A Micro Pause to bring som aliveness into the tissue of the torso. We make three easy stretches, with instruction to direct your awareness to where you can get a fuller experience of the exercise.
A yoga warrior for you
A Micro Pause that is a mini yoga class. We make Virabhadrasana 2 and add a juicy arm circle. We explore the relationship between grounded feet and more length in the rest of the body.
