Yoga Break: Desk Yoga for Neck Tension

Often we express stress in our necks and jaws. Without even noticing, we tense in this areas, blocking our breath, decreasing our circulation, and sometimes provoking a headache.

Luckily, we can avoid these symptoms by taking a break to relax the neck. This practice can also help if your headache has already started. Here's how to reduce it:

While seated, interlace your fingers and place your hands on the back of your head. Allow your head and arms to relax forward and your chin to travel toward your chest. The weight of your head and arms, combined with gravity, will begin to release your neck and reduce or eliminate your headache.

Remember that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure-for best results, try this before your headache comes on.