Diagonal Flexion Neck Stretch
Standing with the arms hanging, the chin drops toward one armpit; the back of the neck on the other side lengthens without a hand pulling.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, arms hanging loose, shoulders low.
Steps
- Turn the nose toward one armpit.
- Let the head drop along that line until the back of the neck on the other side pulls.
- Hold and breathe, then lift the head slowly and switch sides.
Common mistakes
Dropping the head straight forward: aim at the armpit; the diagonal is the stretch. Far shoulder creeping up: keep it heavy so the neck lengthens. Rounding the upper back to go lower: only the neck bends; the chest stays up.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
