Gentle seated neck stretches

We often have tight necks from tramping, or leaning forward at the computer, or looking down while we read. This is one of the simplest ways to stretch your neck gently. The small adjustments make the difference. So take the time to try the extra little movements.

1. Start in a comfortable seated position.
2. Rest your hands on your thighs or knees, relax your shoulders down from your ears.
3. Tip your right ear towards your right shoulder, but keep letting your right shoulder relax down.
4. Try reaching your left hand towards the ground and reach through your left fingers pulling your left shoulder slightly down (this deepens the stretch but isn’t required).
5. Now for the small stuff! Slightly lift up your chest and let your shoulders slide slightly back and down.
6. Slightly tip the left side of your chin up and press your left shoulder slightly down.
7. Stay here with a gentle breath for a 15-30 seconds. Then switch to the other side.
8. Then with your head in a neutral position, slowly and gently look left and right a few times.