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CHAIR YOGA for HEAD & NECK:

Gentle movements of the head and neck help to prevent tension caused by holding the phone with one ear or sitting at the computer for long periods of time.


"NO" & "YES" HEAD MOVEMENTS

  • No: From seated position, turn head left and right keeping chin level
  • Repeat 10 times
  • Do not force head to go the same amount on both sides
  • Yes: Lift chin and lower chin without crunching back of neck
  • Repeat 10 times

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SIDE NECK STRETCH
  • Drop right ear to right shoulder
  • Place right hand on left ear for extra stretch (DON'T pull on head!)
  • Hold 5 breaths
  • Release head and lift back up to center gently
  • Repeat on the left side
right    left
BACK OF THE NECK STRETCH

  • Turn head to right and drop chin toward shoulder
  • Place right hand on back of head for extra stretch (DON'T pull on head!)
  • Hold 5 breaths
  • Release head and lift up before turning back to center
  • Repeat on the left side
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NOSE CIRCLES

  • With head centered, pretend that you are drawing a circle with your nose
  • Try to control the circle and keep it round
  • Repeat to both directions 10 times each
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