This is one of my favourite exercises for releasing tired shoulders. If you are doing it for the first time, I recommend trying it whilst bending your hands, and gradually straightening them over time. However, if you suffer from shoulder problems, I would not recommend for you to do this exercise, as it can be strenuous. If in doubt, please consult your doctor. If you have any questions, please leave them underneath this video. For more exercises and advice, please follow my channel. You are also welcome to follow me on both my Piano-Yoga® and artistic Instagram accounts, as well as on other social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/pianoyogastudio/ https://www.instagram.com/geniapianistcomposer/ https://twitter.com/pianoyoga https://www.facebook.com/pianoyogaeducation/ You may also visit my websites at: https://www.piano-yoga.com/ https://www.genia-music.com/ yoga musicians Thank you for watching! GéNIA #yogaformusicans #pianoyoga #pianopractice #pianopracticeroutine #pianistshands #musicproducer #shoulderrelease #shoulderreleasestretch #backtensionrelease

This is an amazing life-hack for anyone who works for many hours in a sedentary position. Here I am introducing it for musicians and sound-engineers, but if you are working at the computer, this exercise will help you as well. All you need for this exercise is a simple yoga belt, although a scarf will do in a pinch. By incorporating this exercise, you will give your shoulders the TLC that they deserve! If you would like to purchase a yoga belt, I would recommend the following, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BML4GSX/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_TXE9AE9Z479KKSSJ3DV6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I am very excited to present to you my new yoga series, designed especially for musicians and sound engineers. As a concert pianist, composer, producer, as well as a qualified BWY (British Wheel of Yoga) yoga teacher, I will share some simple exercises with you over the course of this video series. I regularly incorporate these exercises and also encourage my students to do the same when working on music. Whether you are performer, producer or composer, your life is largely sedentary with a particularly heavy use of upper body, especially shoulders. No previous experience is necessary, and many of the exercises can be done without even leaving your chair or piano bench! Incorporating these little exercises, even if only for five minutes a day, will allow you to feel refreshed and, thus, be more productive. Please note that if you already have some health conditions, particularly problems with shoulders hands, wrists or high blood pressure (amongst others), please consult your doctor before embarking on any of these exercises. If you have any questions, please leave them underneath this video. For more exercises and advice, please follow my channel. You are also welcome to follow me on both my Piano-Yoga® and artistic Instagram accounts, as well as on other social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/pianoyogastudio/ https://www.instagram.com/geniapianistcomposer/ https://twitter.com/pianoyoga https://www.facebook.com/pianoyogaeducation/ You may also visit my websites at: https://www.piano-yoga.com/ https://www.genia-music.com/ Thank you for watching! GéNIA #yogaformusicans #pianoyoga #pianopractice #pianopracticeroutine #pianistshands #musicproducer #shoulderrelease #shoulderreleasestretch #backtensionrelease

This is a simple and relaxing routine for shoulders, which you can do without leaving your instrument (if you are a musician) or your desk (if you are a sound engineer). It takes only three minutes but will keep you refreshed during your practice. In the beginning, I am introducing a Piano-Yoga® seating position, which I first introduced in my Piano-Yoga® book: 'Transform Your Hands: Ten-Week Course of Piano Exercises,' which was first published in 2009. Learn more about the book here: https://www.piano-yoga.com/whoispianoyogabookfor I am very excited to present to you my new yoga series, designed especially for musicians and sound engineers. As a concert pianist, composer, producer, as well as a qualified BWY (British Wheel of Yoga) yoga teacher, I will share some simple exercises with you over the course of this video series. I regularly incorporate these exercises and also encourage my students to do the same when working on music. Whether you are performer, producer or composer, your life is largely sedentary with a particularly heavy use of upper body, especially shoulders. No previous experience is necessary, and many of the exercises can be done without even leaving your chair or piano bench! Incorporating these little exercises, even if only for five minutes a day, will allow you to feel refreshed and, thus, be more productive. Please note that if you already have some health conditions, particularly problems with shoulders hands, wrists or high blood pressure (amongst others), please consult your doctor before embarking on any of these exercises. If you have any questions, please leave them underneath this video. For more exercises and advice, please follow my channel. You are also welcome to follow me on both my Piano-Yoga® and artistic Instagram accounts, as well as on other social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/pianoyogastudio/ https://www.instagram.com/geniapianistcomposer/ https://twitter.com/pianoyoga https://www.facebook.com/pianoyogaeducation/ You may also visit my websites at: https://www.piano-yoga.com/ https://www.genia-music.com/ Thank you for watching! GéNIA #yogaformusicans #pianoyoga #pianopractice #pianopracticeroutine #pianistshands #musicproducer #shoulderrelease #shoulderreleasestretch #backtensionrelease

This exercise is slightly more advanced, but still accessible to many. If you cannot connect two of your hands together, you can hold on to your clothing or use a yoga belt to connect it. It provides a strong shoulder and arms release which is so important when one works for hours at the instrument or computer. I am very excited to present to you my new yoga series, designed especially for musicians and sound engineers. As a concert pianist, composer, producer, as well as a qualified BWY (British Wheel of Yoga) yoga teacher, I will share some simple exercises with you over the course of this seven-video series. I regularly incorporate these exercises and also encourage my students to do the same when working on music. Whether you are performer, producer or composer, your life is largely sedentary with a particularly heavy use of upper body, especially shoulders. No previous experience is necessary, and many of the exercises can be done without even leaving your chair or piano bench! Incorporating these little exercises, even if only for five minutes a day, will allow you to feel refreshed and, thus, be more productive. Please note that if you already have some health conditions, particularly problems with shoulders hands, wrists or high blood pressure (amongst others), please consult your doctor before embarking on any of these exercises. If you have any questions, please leave them underneath this video. For more exercises and advice, please follow my channel. You are also welcome to follow me on both my Piano-Yoga® and artistic Instagram accounts, as well as on other social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/pianoyogastudio/ https://www.instagram.com/geniapianistcomposer/ https://twitter.com/pianoyoga https://www.facebook.com/pianoyogaeducation/ You may also visit my websites at: https://www.piano-yoga.com/ https://www.genia-music.com/ Thank you for watching! GéNIA #yogaformusicans #pianoyoga #pianopractice #pianopracticeroutine #pianistshands #musicproducer #shoulderrelease #shoulderreleasestretch #backtensionrelease

This is a fantastic exercise to release shoulder tension. Please attempt this exercise only after you have warmed up your body as it can be quite strong on the shoulders. If you have any shoulder injuries, I would recommend contacting your doctor to see if this exercise is right for you. I am very excited to present to you my new yoga series, designed especially for musicians and sound engineers. As a concert pianist, composer, producer, as well as a qualified BWY (British Wheel of Yoga) yoga teacher, I will share some simple exercises with you over the course of this seven-video series. I regularly incorporate these exercises and also encourage my students to do the same when working on music. Whether you are performer, producer or composer, your life is largely sedentary with a particularly heavy use of upper body, especially shoulders. No previous experience is necessary, and many of the exercises can be done without even leaving your chair or piano bench! Incorporating these little exercises, even if only for five minutes a day, will allow you to feel refreshed and, thus, be more productive. Please note that if you already have some health conditions, particularly problems with shoulders hands, wrists or high blood pressure (amongst others), please consult your doctor before embarking on any of these exercises. If you have any questions, please leave them underneath this video. For more exercises and advice, please follow my channel. You are also welcome to follow me on both my Piano-Yoga® and artistic Instagram accounts, as well as on other social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/pianoyogastudio/ https://www.instagram.com/geniapianistcomposer/ https://twitter.com/pianoyoga https://www.facebook.com/pianoyogaeducation/ You may also visit my websites at: https://www.piano-yoga.com/ https://www.genia-music.com/ Thank you for watching! GéNIA #yogaformusicans #pianoyoga #pianopractice #pianopracticeroutine #pianistshands #musicproducer #shoulderrelease #shoulderreleasestretch #backtensionrelease

I am very excited to present to you my new yoga series, designed especially for musicians and sound engineers. As a concert pianist, composer, producer, as well as a qualified BWY (British Wheel of Yoga) yoga teacher, I will share some simple exercises with you over the course of this video series. I regularly incorporate these exercises and also encourage my students to do the same when working on music. Whether you are performer, producer or composer, your life is largely sedentary with a particularly heavy use of upper body, especially shoulders. No previous experience is necessary, and many of the exercises can be done without even leaving your chair or piano bench! Incorporating these little exercises, even if only for five minutes a day, will allow you to feel refreshed and, thus, be more productive. Please note that if you already have some health conditions, particularly problems with shoulders hands, wrists or high blood pressure (amongst others), please consult your doctor before embarking on any of these exercises. If you have any questions, please leave them underneath this video. For more exercises and advice, please support me by following my channel. You are also welcome to follow me on both my Piano-Yoga® and personal/artistic Instagram accounts, as well as on other social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/pianoyogastudio/ https://www.instagram.com/geniapianistcomposer/ https://twitter.com/pianoyoga https://www.facebook.com/pianoyogaeducation/ You may also visit my websites at: https://www.piano-yoga.com/ https://www.genia-music.com/ Thank you for watching! GéNIA #yogaformusicans #pianoyoga #pianopractice #pianopracticeroutine #pianistshands #musicproducer #shoulderrelease #shoulderreleasestretch #backtensionrelease

You can try this exercise any time and decide how strong or soft you'd like to adjustment of the belt to be. Start with only a few minutes, then you gradually increase the hold, if it feels comfortable. I suggest only using it in playing when you play something quite still, or, maybe just wear for a few minutes without even playing. You will find that, over time, this exercise will change your posture. If you would like to purchase a belt, I would recommend the following: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BML4GSX/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_TXE9AE9Z479KKSSJ3DV6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I am very excited to present to you my new yoga series, designed especially for musicians and sound engineers. As a concert pianist, composer, producer, as well as a qualified BWY (British Wheel of Yoga) yoga teacher, I will share some simple exercises with you over the course of this seven-video series. I regularly incorporate these exercises and also encourage my students to do the same when working on music. Whether you are performer, producer or composer, your life is largely sedentary with a particularly heavy use of upper body, especially shoulders. No previous experience is necessary, and many of the exercises can be done without even leaving your chair or piano bench! Incorporating these little exercises, even if only for five minutes a day, will allow you to feel refreshed and, thus, be more productive. Please note that if you already have some health conditions, particularly problems with shoulders hands, wrists or high blood pressure (amongst others), please consult your doctor before embarking on any of these exercises. If you have any questions, please leave them underneath this video. For more exercises and advice, please follow my channel. You are also welcome to follow me on both my Piano-Yoga® and artistic Instagram accounts, as well as on other social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/pianoyogastudio/ https://www.instagram.com/geniapianistcomposer/ https://twitter.com/pianoyoga https://www.facebook.com/pianoyogaeducation/ You may also visit my websites at: https://www.piano-yoga.com/ https://www.genia-music.com/ Thank you for watching! GéNIA #yogaformusicans #pianoyoga #pianopractice #pianopracticeroutine #pianistshands #musicproducer #shoulderrelease #shoulderreleasestretch #backtensionrelease

In this video, concert pianist GéNIA demonstrates how to ground yourself before one starts playing. Recorded at the Piano-Yoga® Kings Place Retreat 2012. These bite sized videos contain essential advice on piano playing from the founder of Piano-Yoga® itself, virtuoso concert pianist GéNIA, with all the material taken from the large database of Piano-Yoga® workshops, retreats and presentations that took place in the last few years. Our next Piano-Yoga® Retreat is at St Hilda's College, Oxford, on the 16th June 2013. Check out the Piano-Yoga® blog will give you an insight on what to expect on the day! http://www.piano-yoga.com/blog/how-to-obtain-the-best-sitting-position-at-the-piano-part-1/ Video Production & Audio Production: Richard McDonald

In this video, concert pianist GéNIA demonstrates how to properly align yourself using various Piano-Yoga® techniques before you start playing. Recorded at the Piano-Yoga® Kings Place Retreat 2012. These bite sized videos contain essential advice on piano playing from the founder of Piano-Yoga® itself, virtuoso concert pianist GéNIA, with all the material taken from the large database of Piano-Yoga® workshops, retreats and presentations that took place in the last few years. Our next Piano-Yoga® Retreat is at St Hilda's College, Oxford, on the 16th June 2013. Check out the Piano-Yoga® blog will give you an insight on what to expect on the day! http://www.piano-yoga.com/blog/how-to-obtain-the-best-sitting-position-at-the-piano-part-1/ Video Production & Audio Production: Richard McDonald