Releasing the dreaded Upper Trapezius (plus a few other muscles on the side of your neck)
Sit comfortably, feet are flat on the floor. Check your pelvis is upright (up on your sitting bones) spine long, your neck vertical, long all the way to the top of your head. Float the top of your head up up to the ceiling
- Breathe in to prepare and gently hold under the seat of the chair with one hand (let’s say the right hand). This is your anchor to keep the right shoulder in place.
- Breathe out, and drop the left ear to the left shoulder (ie the opposite side to the holding hand). Take care not to let the right shoulder come along for the ride. Stay there for another breath cycle in and out and then return to centre.
- Repeat on the other side. 3 times each side should be sufficient.
WATCHPOINTS: Don’t force it. Just let gravity do its job and focus on keeping your spine long and your shoulder held in place.
Aim for a clean sideways movement, keeping your face to the front throughout – it helps to see your reflection. If your back or neck hurts, stop and consult us.
