Shoulder Rolls: seated chair yoga exercise

Warm-up · 6 reps

Shoulder Rolls

Slow circles that loosen tight shoulders and the upper back.

shouldersupper backneck

How to do it

  1. 1Sit tall with your arms relaxed and hands on your thighs.
  2. 2Breathe in as you lift your shoulders up toward your ears.
  3. 3Breathe out as you roll them back and down.
  4. 4After a few circles, change direction.

Repeat for 6 reps, breathing slowly. Move only as far as feels comfortable.

Why it helps

Loosens the shoulders and upper back, where everyday tension builds up.

Make it easier

Smaller circles, or one shoulder at a time.

Skip it or ask your doctor first if you have

  • Recent shoulder surgery

Part of: Posture Reset, Morning Stretch, Neck & Shoulder Relief, Evening Wind-Down, Full-Body Flow

ZenFit instructor seated on a chair

Follow Shoulder Rolls on video

In the ZenFit app, every movement is shown on video and each rep and breath is counted for you. Gentle seated sessions, 3 to 15 minutes.

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