Neck Flexor Stretch
The palms on the forehead ease the head back until the nose points up at the ceiling, stretching the front of the neck; held for time, gently.
How to do it
Setup
Seated or standing tall, shoulders down, fingers laced and the palms resting on the forehead.
Steps
- Ease the head back with the palms, the chin rising.
- Stop when the front of the neck stretches, nose to the ceiling, and hold.
- Bring the head back to level slowly.
Common mistakes
Dropping the head back fast: move slowly and never let it fall. Hunching the shoulders: keep them down so the front of the neck opens. Pushing on through dizziness or a pinch at the base of the skull: come back to level and shorten the range.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
