Side Push Neck Stretch
Standing, one palm on the side of the head presses it over toward the other shoulder; the side of the neck under the hand lengthens.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, one palm on the side of the head above the ear, the other hand on the hip.
Steps
- Press the head gently over toward the far shoulder with the palm.
- Keep the nose facing forward and both shoulders down.
- Hold and breathe, then switch hands.
Common mistakes
Shoving with the hand: the palm only guides; ease the head over slowly. Shoulder under the hand rising to meet it: set it down before you press. Turning the chin toward the shoulder: tip the head sideways only, nose forward.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
