Kneeling Neck Stretch
If you suffer from chronic tension in your neck and shoulders or tightness or pain between your shoulder blades, you can find relief with the Kneeling Neck Stretch. You’ll strengthen and gently stretch your neck as you loosen tight hips and stretch your low back.
1. On a mat or blanket, sit on your heels, rest your hands on your thighs, and notice where you feel a stretch.
2. Fold your right arm behind your back, letting your left arm rest by your side. Gaze straight ahead. Inhale and sweep your left arm wide and up by your left ear, making a half circle, as you lift your hips up off your heels.
3. As you exhale, bend forward, sweeping your left arm behind your back, bringing the back of your left hand to your lower back to meet your right hand. Turn your head slowly to the right, resting the left side of your head on the floor.
4. Inhale, lift your hips up off your heels, sweeping your right arm wide and up by your right ear. Let the back of your left hand remain on your lower back.
5. As you exhale, bend forward, sweeping your right arm behind your back, bringing the back of your right hand to your lower back to meet your left hand. Turn your head slowly to the left, resting the right side of your head on the floor.
6. Repeat steps two through five, three more times, ending by sitting on your heels and resting with your hands on your thighs.
Posted on April 23rd, 2008 by Jamie
Filed under: Head and Neck