How to do it
Sit tall on your sit bones and lengthen the crown of your head upward.
- 1
Stand or sit upright with good posture.
- 2
Tilt your head to one side, bringing your ear towards your shoulder.
- 3
Use your hand on the same side to gently apply pressure for a deeper stretch.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
- 5
Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
Perform the stretch gently and avoid overstretching to prevent straining the neck muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the opposite shoulder toward the ear
- ✕Jerking the head quickly into the stretch
- ✕Rotating the head instead of tilting it