Shoulder Abduction Passive Stretch
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we introduce passive stretching for shoulder abduction, using external support to gently lengthen tissues and prepare the joint for movement.
Objective
Gain understanding of how sustained passive stretches create the tissue relaxation necessary for accessing greater abduction range.
What You'll Get
You'll use gravity, props, or positioning to ease your shoulder into abduction without muscular effort. This is the foundation work that makes everything else possible—your tissues need time to relax before you ask them to work. In practice, this translates to easier overhead reaching, better access to arm balances, and less strain in shoulder-intensive postures. Professionals will appreciate how this sets the stage for active work without triggering defensive tension in clients with guarded shoulders.
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