The Neck

Session 3: The neck

Anatomy: Cervical vertebra, Atlas and Axis bones (C1 and C2), Upper trapezius, Sternocleidomastoid, elevator scapula, scalenes, and sub occipital muscles

An area of so much importance, and strain, with so little information. We explore the very top of the spine, where it meets the skull, the atlas and the axis. We will also work with and release the neck muscles and sub-occipitals. This work is profoundly relaxing, can take us into deep quiet states and helps to reframe movement of the head.

Explore: "Should I relax, stretch or support my neck?"  

Yoga material focuses on head movements, and addresses twists, backbends and neck and shoulder release stretches.