How can I stretch out stiffness in my neck?
Use this simple exercise to keep your neck and shoulders in good shape.
• Nod your head slowly forward, bringing your chin toward your chest. Repeat five times.
• Turn your head from side to side very slowly until your chin aligns with your shoulder. Repeat five times.
• Tilt your head slowly from side to side, bringing your ear to your shoulder.
This exercise is especially good for those who spend a lot of time working on a computer.
Repeat daily or as needed, being gentle with sensitive areas in the neck.
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Alison Finney is a certified hatha and kundalini yoga teacher in Ottawa. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance and the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association and is the founder of PranaShanti, a health and yoga resource. For more information, visit www.pranashanti.com.
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