Neck, shoulders and upper back, 7: Moving with curiosity
by josefine | Jun 8, 2025
A Micro Pause where we focus on the mind set of curiosity when it comes to one’s own body. You will get to investigate your body. Like a researcher looking for insight, not necessarily straight answers, but looking to increase their knowledge on something.
One great benefits of moving in an unstructured manner is that you can let go of usual movement patterns. Again, the nervous system likes repetition. With an attitude of curiosity you can venture out on paths that your nervous impulses not normally take. The result is the activation of muscles fibres so that they can start to move in new ways, resulting in increased circulation and a sense of aliveness in the body.
Interlace fingers into waist
Micro Pause to open up your shoulders. This one is especially for the area around the collar bones, or the front of the shoulders.
Easy seated twist
This Micro Pause will get you to know your back better. Increased self awareness starting from the spine. We make a twist and focus on the sensations along the spine, while trying to negotiate more space in the back.
Standing all 4 arm circle
Micro Pause to bring aliveness into the upper back. We use the chair to support our hands as we make a big circle with the arm, letting the movements ripple through the entire body. We end with negotiating more space in the body using a gentle rotation.
