Stress-induced tension is a common trigger for neck ailments, so easing stress through yoga is a good way to prevent or manage neck pain. It takes just a few minutes to relax and let go with these techniques.
Practice tips
- Stretch regularly - Practice the first 4 techniques at least once a day, and whenever you feel tension building in your neck.
- Relax often - Experience Breath Awareness & Meditation to help you relax before sleep or any time you need a break.
- Energize - Breathe, Stretch & Relax is an energizing session that takes less than 15 minutes. It includes feel-good stretches and Yoga Dance. Try it any time you need a quick pick-me-up.
Reduce pain and inflammation
Before bathing, gently brush your whole body with our Detoxify Skin Brush, including your neck. After bathing, apply our Detoxify Massage Oil to any uncomfortable areas of your neck, and to the key areas for clearing lymph, including behind the ears, sides of the neck, collarbones, underarms, and behind the knees.
Neck self-massage
Release chronic neck tension with a daily gentle massage. Using a few drops of our Lavender + Jojoba Oil Blend, massage your temples, neck, and shoulders, and inhale the deeply relaxing aroma.
Practice Guidelines
Before starting your yoga asana practice, please read the Practice Guidelines for helpful tips.
Release chronic tension with the help of these asanas, allowing your mid-back, shoulders, and neck to move more freely. This freedom of movement helps improve your posture, reducing neck stiffness.
Practice Tips
- If you don't have time to practice all the asanas, choose the ones that you feel your body needs most.
- Don’t underestimate the impact of Side Lying on Ball. The gentle pressure is very effective at releasing mid-back tension and improving posture. When your spine is properly aligned, your shoulders can relax, easing stress on the neck.
Wai Lana Mini Yoga Ball
You'll need this small yoga ball for Side Lying on Ball.
Daily habits like looking down at our phones creates a forward-head posture that weakens our muscles. Regular practice of these multi-day courses will help counteract these habits, keeping your neck, back, and core muscles flexible and strong to improve posture, support your head, and prevent neck pain. For best results, practice the courses in the order listed.
