@yogawithnaz: When you stay in Supported Criss Cross for 3–5 minutes, you’re not just opening tight muscles. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this shape is often associated with the Lung meridian, which travels through the chest and arms. It’s connected to the breath, grief, and our ability to let go. With the yoga block supporting your upper back, your body doesn’t have to work as hard to hold the shape. That extra support allows your shoulders, chest, and neck to gradually soften instead of staying guarded. As your breath slows, you may notice your shoulders dropping away from your ears, your jaw relaxing, and your mind becoming a little quieter. Sometimes the body doesn’t need a deeper stretch. It simply needs enough support, time, and space to let go. ✨ Hold for 3–5 minutes and notice what changes. This pose may help: • Release tension through the shoulders, chest, and upper back • Encourage slower, deeper breathing • Support nervous system regulation • Create space across the front of the body • Make longer Yin holds feel more restorative Save this for the next time your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world. 🤍 #yinyoga #shoulderstretch #upperbackpain #necktension

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