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FreeYoga for neck and shoulders
My neck and shoulders are tight from sitting. What should I do? Slow neck and shoulder stretches, done a few minutes at a time, can ease the tension that builds up at a desk. Keep the movements gentle, breathe evenly, and take breaks from sitting through the day.
Helpful tips
- Drop your shoulders away from your ears as you breathe out.
- Never force your neck. Small, slow movements are enough.
- Stand up and move every 30 to 45 minutes.
Start with these free videos
Yoga For Neck, Shoulders, Upper Back | 10-Minute Yoga QuickieYoga With Adriene · 11 min
5 min Yoga for Neck Pain & TensionYoga with Kassandra · 6 min
Neck Stretches - Neck Pain Relief That Works!Jessica Valant · 8 minWhen to get medical advice. See a doctor if neck pain follows an injury, spreads down an arm, or comes with tingling, numbness or weakness. Yoga on yoga.org is education and not medical advice.