{"id":2067,"date":"2016-08-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webinology.website\/nation2021\/9-yoga-poses-for-a-toned-upper-body\/"},"modified":"2021-11-03T12:57:58","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T16:57:58","slug":"9-yoga-poses-for-a-toned-upper-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachup.com\/nation\/articles\/9-yoga-poses-for-a-toned-upper-body","title":{"rendered":"9 Yoga Poses for a Toned Upper Body"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, you can hit the gym and throw around some weights to strengthen your upper body. But if you do not have the time, location, or inclination for that matter for traditional lifting, try these 9 yoga poses to work your uppers. Here at CoachUp HQ, we\u2019ve filmed the 9 best yoga moves to tone your upper body. Incorporate these body weight strengthening exercises into your weekly routine &#8211; no equipment necessary other than yourself!<\/p>\n<p><span contenteditable=\"false\" data-mce-object=\"iframe\" class=\"mce-preview-object mce-object-iframe\" data-mce-p-allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-p-frameborder=\"0\" data-mce-p-src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E25GU-g8uA0\"><iframe data-src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E25GU-g8uA0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><span class=\"mce-shim\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article-video\"><\/figure>\n<p>The list below includes beginner through advanced poses &#8211; listen to your body, modify, and take breaks when necessary. 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