Long and Graceful Neck Stretch

12/17/2009 | 12:00 AM

Stretch out your neck whenever you get a free moment, whether you’re at the office or at home.

Directions:

Sit up straight, either in a chair or on the floor.
Breathe deeply and turn your head to the right.
Look as far over your right shoulder as you can.
Inhale and come back to center. Exhale and turn your head to the left. Look as far over your left shoulder as you can.
Repeat 10-12 times.
After completing 10-12 repetitions, hold to the right side, looking over the right shoulder.
Each time you exhale, see if you can turn a bit more to the right. Try and gently press the left shoulder back a bit more.
Hold for 5-10 deep breaths. Then repeat on the opposite side.