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3 Simple Yoga Asanas to Relieve Neck pain

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A lot of office-going yoga students request their instructors for neck stretches. There’s a reason to it: Working in front of our computers and sitting for extended periods of time can often round our posture forward. This can create physical tension that is a pain in the neck both physically and energetically!
Although the neck is a relatively small region compared to the rest of the body, stress can literally and figuratively be a pain in the neck!
Fortunately, though, a little bit of yoga can go a long way. I will Tell you  3 Simple Yoga Asanas to Relieve Neck Pain These simple, yet effective stretches will create space in the neck, shoulders, and back, and will hopefully soothe your state of mind too.
Hold each pose for a minimum of five breaths and observe how you feel overall after. You can perform these stretches while sitting, or even standing tall, beginning in Mountain Pose (Tadasana).

Side Neck Stretch

Reach your left arm like outside your left hip, extending away from your body at about 45 degrees. Take your right hand to the left side of your head
On your exhale, fold your right ear toward your right shoulder
Hold for 5 deep breaths and repeat on the other side
This stretch will lengthen and soothe the side of your neck and shoulders (the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles)


Hand Clasp

Interlace your fingers behind your head and fold your elbows forward, hugging the biceps toward the midline of your body
On an exhale, tuck your chin toward your chest and hold for 5-10 deep breaths
This stretch will lengthen and soothe the back of your neck (the levator scapulae muscle)


Upper Back Stretch

Fold your left arm behind you toward the right side of your lower back
Lower your chin about halfway and place your right hand on the left side of your head
Exhale and fold your left ear to the right shoulder. Hold for 5 breaths and repeat on the other side
This stretch will lengthen and soothe both sides of your neck, your upper shoulders, chest, and the mid-upper back (the sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, pectorals, and rhomboids).  When life gets busy and drama is high, we can all hold a lot of stress and tension in the neck, shoulders, and back. Also, slouching can physically compress your spine and make you feel stiff. Energetically, your computer slouch can make you feel tired and creatively closed off. Avoid it.

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