From endless hours spent scrolling through our phones to carrying heavy bags and stress-induced tension, our neck and shoulders bear the brunt of our modern lifestyles. But with the gentle guidance of yoga, we can alleviate this discomfort and find relief through targeted stretches that soothe both body and mind
Steps of Yoga Stretch For Neck & Shoulders
Warm-up
- Slowly drop your chin down to your chest.
- Lift it.
- Repeat it 5 times.
- Bring your head back to the center and move it side to side.
- Repeat it 5 times.
- Bring your head back to the center and drop your chin down.
- Draw a circle with your chin to the left.
- Bring your head back to the center.
Stretching
Back Stretch
- Place your hands on the sides.
- Lift your chest and bring the shoulder blades together.
- Bring chin to chest.
- Inhale lift the chest arch the back look up.
- Rounding the back as you exhale.
Upper Body Stretch
- Bring your spine back to the neutral position.
- Lift your arms and hug your elbows.
- Take inhale in the center and exhale bending to the right.
- Switch side.
Neck Stretch
- Come back to the center with inhale.
- Make a big circle with your shoulders.
- Extend your right arm a little bit to the side.
- Drop your left ear to the left shoulder.
- Switch side.
Cow Face Stretch
- Bring your head back to the center.
- Lift your left arm, and bend your elbow, with the opposite hand gently pushing the left arm down.
- Switch side.
Upper Back Stretch
- Bend your arms in front of your body. Bring the right arm underneath the left arm. Press the back of the palms together.
- Lift your elbows higher.
- Bend forward round in the back.
- Switch side.
Shoulders Stretch
- Roll your shoulders up and back interlace the fingers behind the back.
- Lift your chest higher.
- Pull your hands away from the back.
Benefits of Doing Yoga Stretch
- Keep neck muscles conditioned
- Boost blood circulation
- Maintain better posture
Also Read: Neck Rotation – Exercise For Improving Your Neck Tightness
Yoga Stretch For Neck & Shoulders with O’Coach app
Yoga stretches for the neck and shoulders can help with pain relief. It can be performed anywhere so if you don’t have time to move from your desks. You can perform this exercise just by standing or sitting in your place. Like, if you’ve only got 5-10 mins between your next meeting, doing a little bit of stretches with O’Coach app can improve your cervical, pain and keep you energized for your meeting.
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