How to do it
Breathe slowly and deepen the stretch on each exhale.
- 1
Sit or stand with a straight spine.
- 2
Gently tilt your head to the right, bringing your right ear towards your right shoulder.
- 3
Place your right hand over your left temple and apply slight pressure.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling a stretch on the left side of your neck.
- 5
Slowly release and repeat on the opposite side.
Expert tip
Do not pull your head over; instead, allow the weight of your hand to gently guide the stretch to avoid straining your neck.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the chin toward the shoulder
- ✕Hiking the target shoulder toward the ear
- ✕Leaning the torso toward the stretch side