Yoga & Physiotherapy with Beata Steć & Jacek Fronc

Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back

A therapeutic programme for neck tension, shoulder discomfort, upper back stiffness and breath awareness.

The neck and shoulders often carry more than physical tension.

They carry work habits, stress, screen posture, breath restriction, emotional load, repetition, over-effort and the weight of always being “on”.

The Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back edition of Yoga & Physiotherapy Regeneration is designed for people who want to understand and support this area more clearly.

It combines group yoga therapy classes with Beata Steć and private physiotherapy / manual therapy sessions with Jacek Fronc.

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Current format

This theme is currently planned as a Yoga & Physiotherapy Regeneration Weekend.

The weekend may include

therapeutic group yoga classes focused on the neck, shoulders and upper back
private physiotherapy / manual therapy sessions with Jacek
explanation of posture, breath and upper-body compensation patterns

Learning and questions

questions and shared learning
guidance for practice at home
relaxation and integration

Future formats

In the future, this theme may also be offered as a longer programme.

The theme can stay the same while the format becomes a weekend, longer immersion or future regeneration programme.

Who this programme is for

This edition may be suitable if your neck, shoulders and upper back need clearer support, awareness and practical guidance.

feel recurring neck tension
have shoulder discomfort or stiffness
feel upper back tightness
experience tension around the jaw, chest or throat
work at a computer for long hours
use your arms repetitively in work or daily life

feel that stress gathers in your shoulders
want to understand the relationship between posture and breath
feel unsure how to release the upper body safely
want individual physiotherapy / manual therapy guidance
want therapeutic yoga classes focused on the neck, shoulders and upper back
need a practical direction for practice at home

The programme is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners, provided the group format is appropriate for your condition.

Before booking

If your symptoms are acute, severe, worsening, unexplained or connected with numbness, tingling, weakness or dizziness, please seek medical advice and enquire before booking.

Why the neck and shoulders need a wider view

Neck and shoulder tension is rarely only about one muscle.

It may be influenced by

head position
upper back stiffness
shoulder blade movement
arm use
chest restriction
shallow breathing

And also by

jaw tension
stress and emotional load
screen habits
lack of movement variety
poor rest
over-effort in posture correction

A connected system

The neck cannot be separated from the shoulders. The shoulders cannot be separated from the upper back. The upper back cannot be separated from the breath. The breath cannot be separated from stress.

Yoga therapy and physiotherapy / manual therapy work together to help you understand the upper body as a connected system.

What the programme includes

The programme combines group practice, individual attention, explanation and home-practice direction.

Group yoga therapy classes with Beata

The yoga classes focus on upper-body awareness, alignment, breath, support and relaxation.

The aim is to create better support, mobility, breath and awareness.

Practice themes may include

standing poses for postural awareness
supported shoulder work
upper back mobilisation
chest opening with support
arm and shoulder blade awareness
gentle neck release
breath awareness
restorative postures and relaxation

Private physiotherapy / manual therapy with Jacek

Each participant receives individual attention with Jacek Fronc.

These sessions help clarify your own body pattern and give practical guidance for continued work.

Guidance for practice at home

You leave with guidance on what to continue after the programme.

This may include yoga-based practice, physiotherapy exercises, simple workday resets or daily-life awareness.

The aim is not to pull aggressively on the neck or force the shoulders open. The aim is to create better support, mobility, breath and awareness.

Group explanation and questions

The programme includes space for explanation, questions and shared learning.

Shared patterns

This is especially helpful because many people have similar upper-body patterns from work, stress and sitting.

Home practice direction

The aim is to help you know what to repeat and how to continue safely after the programme.

What you may learn

During the programme, you may learn how to understand and support the upper body more intelligently.

how the neck, shoulders and upper back influence each other
how screen habits affect the upper body
how stress and breath restriction contribute to tension
how to practise shoulder work safely
how to avoid forcing the neck

how to support the chest and upper back
how to use simple props for relief and awareness
how to integrate short resets during the workday
how to continue with practice at home
why lasting change needs repetition, correction and awareness

The aim is not only temporary relief. The aim is better understanding and more intelligent self-care.

This programme may be especially helpful if…

You spend a lot of time at a desk, laptop or phone.

Modern upper-body tension often comes from

long sitting
forward head position
screen focus
arm repetition
shallow breathing

And also from

mental pressure
stress held in the shoulders
insufficient movement variety
poor recovery

Interrupting the pattern

This programme helps you interrupt these patterns through movement, breath, manual therapy, support and guidance for practice at home.

The neck and shoulders do not need more force. They need support, breath, awareness, better movement, less unnecessary effort and clearer understanding.

Connected theme pathways

Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back is one of the focused editions within Yoga & Physiotherapy Regeneration.

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Possible weekend rhythm

The exact schedule will be given for each event edition, but the weekend format may include:

Saturday

opening and introduction to the neck, shoulders and upper back theme
therapeutic yoga class with Beata
private physiotherapy / manual therapy sessions with Jacek
group explanation, questions and shared learning
relaxation and integration

Sunday

therapeutic yoga class continuing the upper-body theme
private physiotherapy / manual therapy sessions with Jacek
guidance for practice at home
closing discussion and next steps
relaxation or restorative practice

The rhythm is focused, but not aggressive. The neck and shoulders are supported, not forced.

A careful and responsible approach

This programme offers yoga therapy classes, private physiotherapy / manual therapy sessions, education and practical self-care guidance.

It does not replace medical diagnosis, emergency care, surgery, specialist treatment, psychotherapy or prescribed rehabilitation.

Please enquire before booking if you have acute or severe pain, recent injury or surgery, neurological symptoms, numbness, tingling, weakness, dizziness, serious medical conditions, pregnancy, or anything that feels unsafe or unclear.

If you are pregnant, suitability needs to be checked individually before booking.

The aim is to practise with awareness, support and discernment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of this edition?

This edition focuses on the neck, shoulders, upper back, arms, chest, breath, posture, screen habits and guidance for practice at home.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. The programme may be suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners, provided the group format is appropriate for your condition.

Do I need to be flexible?

No. Flexibility is not required. The aim is not to force the shoulders or pull the neck, but to build clearer support, breath, awareness and mobility.

Can I join with neck pain or shoulder pain?

Possibly, depending on your situation. If your symptoms are acute, severe, worsening, unexplained or connected with numbness, tingling, weakness or dizziness, please seek medical advice and enquire before booking.

Will I receive individual attention?

Yes. The programme includes group yoga therapy classes with Beata and private physiotherapy / manual therapy sessions with Jacek.

Will I get guidance for home practice?

Yes. One of the aims is to help you know what to repeat and how to continue safely after the programme.

Is this helpful for desk workers?

It may be especially relevant for people who work at a computer, use screens for long hours, hold stress in the shoulders or feel upper-body tension from repetitive arm use and sitting.

Can I join during pregnancy?

Please enquire individually before booking. Suitability depends on your stage of pregnancy, health situation and the type of physiotherapy / manual therapy work involved.

How do I book?

Use the enquiry button to ask about current dates, location, availability and suitability.

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Begin with the upper body

Your neck and shoulders do not need more force.

They need support.
Breath.
Awareness.
Better movement.
Less unnecessary effort.
Clearer understanding.

The Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back programme gives you a focused space to begin.

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Yoga & Physiotherapy Regeneration: Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back