Trap Upper Stretch

Setup

• Sit on a mat or the floor in a comfortable cross-legged position with your spine tall.

• Keep your shoulders relaxed and down.

Execution

• Reach one hand behind your back to help anchor your shoulder down.

• Use the opposite hand to gently grasp the side of your head.

• Carefully tilt your ear toward the shoulder that is not being anchored down.

• Apply very light, gentle pressure with your hand to increase the stretch along the side of your neck and upper trapezius.

• Hold for the desired amount of time, breathing deeply, then slowly return to center and switch sides.