[header] How to loosen tight shoulders with yoga [title] Relax in child's pose. [step] Child's pose can help release the tension in your shoulders, neck, and back. This is a rest pose often used during yoga practice when you need to take a break and reconnect with your breath. 
[substeps] Start by kneeling on a yoga mat or some other soft surface, such as a rug or blanket. Your knees should be spread wide, with your big toes touching beneath you.