Neck Pain…Ouch!
Neck pain sounds like a localized problem, but actually it takes away some of your well-being… it snatches away your smile, creases your brows, and tightens your nerves.
With even a slight change of posture, there can be a stab of pain.
But never fear, yoga is here! You can use these postures to help you with your neck problems.
1. Balasana- Child’s Pose
Kneel down in vajrasana with toes touching each other. Breathe in and exhale fully to relax. Bow from the waist to place your forehead on your mat. Your hands stay by your sides with open palms facing upwards.
You can stay here as long as you’d like, breathing deeply.
To release, inhale, and lift yourself back into vajrasana. Sit up again with your hands on your thighs and palms facing the ceiling.
2. Bitilasana- Cow Pose
Kneel down and come onto all fours. Stack your shoulders over your wrists and your hips over your knees like a four-legged animal.
Now inhale and pull your tummy inwards, and lift your head and hips upwards.
Maintain this posture to get into the next asana called the Cat posture (given below).
3.Marjaryasana- Cat Pose
Sequentially, exhale and bring your head inwards so that the chin comes towards the chest. Also, lift up your back to form a hump, pressing the floor away from you as best you can.
4.ViparitaKaraniasana- Legs-Up-the-Wall
Just lie on your back with your legs straight and touching the wall. Feet must face the ceiling. Rest in this pose with arms on their sides and palms facing upward. Breathe in and breathe out to relax your back and neck.
5.Savasana- Corpse Pose
This is the last pose. Just lie down on your back with your neck and back straight and feet apart. With your hands by your sides, your palm facing upwards, just loosen up your body. Relax for a few minutes…close your eyes and let yourself drift.
Conclusion
Neck pain is rarely something serious that just occurs; it develops over time, manifesting in your posture and movement and even your mood. The silver lining is that gentler yoga poses, including Child’s Pose, Cat-Cow, Legs-Up-the-Wall, and Savasana, can help ease tension and relieve your neck and spine. Practicing these poses regularly will take away discomfort and make you feel much more relaxed and balanced when going about your daily life.
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