Movement · Gentle Movement

Neck & Shoulder Rolls

The Work · Move 3 of 8
Neck and Shoulder Rolls
Why this one

We carry the hard days in the neck and shoulders. Small, slow circles loosen exactly where the tension gathers.

8–10 reps

Breath — Inhale to lengthen the neck · Exhale to roll and release

How to do it

Sitting or standing, roll your shoulders slowly back a few times. Then let your head drop softly and roll it, ear toward shoulder, from one side to the other.

Keep in mind

Slow and small. Never force the movement.

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