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Neck & Shoulder Rolls

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At a glance

Equipment
Yoga mat
Suggested reps
5 each direction

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Common mistakes

  • You crank the head through fast full circles instead of easing through each position.

  • You let the opposite shoulder hike up during the ear-to-shoulder stretch, which cancels it out.

  • You rush the holds, so the neck never gets a chance to actually release.

What to focus on

  • Keep the shoulder you are stretching away from heavy and dropped — the distance between ear and shoulder is the stretch.

  • Move at breath pace and let gravity do the work; the neck responds to gentle, not forceful.

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