Upper Body Tonic | Myofascial Release for Triceps, Pecs, Traps & Shoulders | 22 Min Practice

If you're carrying tension in your chest, shoulders, upper back or arms — the kind that doesn't shift no matter how much you stretch — this practice will help. This 22-minute myofascial release session uses massage balls to work into the dense, restricted tissue of the upper body: triceps, pecs, traps and rhomboids. We also bring in a little self-massage and fascia flossing for the arms and shoulders, plus a blanket and yoga block to support the body as we go deeper. Unlike foam rolling, which works largely on the surface, massage balls let you get into the belly of specific muscles, releasing the kind of chronic holding that builds up from desk posture, stress and repetitive movement patterns. You'll need two massage balls, a blanket and a yoga block for this practice. You can grab massage balls from Bahe with 15% off using the code RUMMAN15: https://bahe.com.au/ What is myofascial release? Fascia is the continuous web of connective tissue that holds every part of you together, from your organs to your muscles to your skin. When it becomes dehydrated, compressed or restricted through injury, stress, or simply not moving enough, you feel it as stiffness, chronic pain, emotional flatness, or that sense of being stuck inside your own body. Myofascial release uses sustained, targeted pressure to soften and hydrate specific areas of the fascial network, encouraging the tissue to let go of deeply held patterns rather than forcing it. It's slow, deliberate work. Your nervous system needs time to register the pressure and respond to it. The longer you stay, the deeper the release. In Chinese Medicine, many of these release points correspond directly to meridian pathways — so what feels like a physical release often has an emotional or energetic dimension too. This is not incidental. The body keeps the score, and the fascia is where it keeps it. Want more practices like this? RUMMĀN is my on-demand movement membership with 100+ fascia-focused practices, meditations, breathwork, and Ayurvedic guides — all designed for people who know the body is more than a machine of isolated parts. Come and explore: https://rumman.world/ 🌿 Find me here: Instagram:   / caterina.boutagy   Substack: https://substack.com/@boutagy Membership: https://rumman.world/ Please consult your healthcare professional before beginning any new movement practice. Stop immediately if you experience pain or discomfort. By using this video you agree that Caterina Boutagy is not liable for any injury sustained.