How to do it
Breathe slowly and deeply through the nose during each 30-second hold.
- 1
Sit with a straight back and relaxed shoulders.
- 2
Gently tilt your head to the right, bringing your ear towards your shoulder.
- 3
Extend your left arm out to the side at shoulder height for a counterbalance.
- 4
Hold for 15-30 seconds, then return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the opposite side.
Expert tip
Keep your spine straight and shoulders level to avoid compensating with other muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the opposite shoulder toward the ear
- ✕Tilting the torso instead of the neck
- ✕Rotating the head forward or backward