Athlete in Balance

Athlete in Balance

Using Yoga to Unburden Your Shoulders

Are your shoulders creeping up to your ears as you write or work at a desk?

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Jill Key
Nov 07, 2024
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Shrug your shoulders up to your ears and take a deep inhale.  Exhale as you drop the shoulders, dip the chin slightly until you feel the back of your neck lengthen.  Does that feel more relaxed than when you started?  

As I write or work on the computer, I eventually notice that my shoulders are tense and rising up. Also,…

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