Yo-Yo-Yoga: 3, Neck Rolls

[3] Neck Rolls

Sit with your back straight, head upright.

Fig. 1

• Exhale and drop your head forward, chin toward chest.
  
  Fig. 2
  
• Slowly roll your left ear over your left shoulder. Hold for a few breaths, allowing the right side of your neck to release.
  
  Fig. 3
  
• Slowly drop your chin toward your chest and roll your right ear over your right shoulder. Hold, allowing the left side of your neck to release.
• Repeat once on both sides.
• Be sure your breath remains steady and your pace slow.
  

Benefits: Lubricates and stretches the neck joints, relieves residual tension in the neck and shoulders, and firms the chin and throat.