Neck · Shoulders

Upper trap and levator release

Mobility · Seated

How to do it

Sit tall and hold the chair seat with your left hand. Tip your right ear toward your right shoulder, then turn your nose slightly down toward your right armpit. Optionally rest your right hand on your head; let its weight, not a pull, do the work. Switch sides at the chime.

Dose

25s · each side

What you should feel

The top of your shoulder letting go

Common mistake

Shrugging the stretching shoulder up.

Make it easier

Skip the hand and simply let the held-down shoulder drop away.

Avoid this movement if

You get a headache or tingling into an arm.

Stop this movement if it causes sharp or worsening pain, numbness, weakness or dizziness.