8 min all levels w/ Jess: neck & shoulders
Jess Burgdorf
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8m 37s
Over time, sitting at a desk can cause strain to our shoulders and neck. This short practice is meant to be used as a midday work break to help improve posture and open up the neck and shoulders. Most of the practice is done seated and can be done at your desk or any stable chair. We will stand for the last 2 poses and use the back of the chair for balance. Yoga clothes are not necessary!
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10 min gentle w/ Jess: chair yoga
A gentle chair practice, perfect for a midday pick me up or after a long day when you don't have a ton of energy but still want to squeeze something in.
Jess teaches this sequence to her grandfather weekly via Zoom.
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25 min all levels w/ Jess: Warrior III
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