Movement · Head Over Shoulders
Sternocleidomastoid Elongation
Move 3 of 5
Starting position
Stand tall. Place one palm flat on the opposite collarbone and press down gently to anchor the skin and muscle.
Hold 30–45 sec each side
Breath — Slow, relaxed breathing
How to do it
Tilt your head back and toward the anchoring-hand side, then rotate your chin up toward the ceiling until you feel the front-neck cords lengthen. Hold, then switch sides.
Keep in mind
Keep your chest relaxed and look up and away from your anchored hand to deepen the line.
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