5 best yoga poses for a tight neck
When we think of exercise or yoga we concentrate on areas like the belly and thighs more. People tend to give less importance to the face and neck while making exercise plans. So here I am sharing some helpful yoga tips to learn to tighten a turkey neck with facial yoga.
What are the benefits of facial yoga or yoga poses for the neck? These exercises when performed daily can help your neck look and feel toned. And once you obtain a toned neck you look much younger and can have better confidence. These exercises will also help to prevent the development of a double chin, tighten up loose skin on the neck and assist in toning the neck muscles.
Looking at the “sky” - Lift your chin toward the ceiling while moving your jaw forward. You’ll feel a little tightening under your chin. As your neck extends, the muscles in front relax while the side sternocleidomastoid muscles get a proper stretch. Hold for 10 seconds then repeat the movement 10 times.
Kissing the “sky” - This is similar to the previous one. The difference is while looking towards the ceiling you will purse your lips like you are kissing the ceiling and hold the pose for 10 seconds for 10 times.
The Pout or Disgust face - Lower the corners of your mouth as if to form a pout or to show a sense of disgust. If you are doing the pose right you will feel a tightening from chin to nose . Hold the pose for 10 seconds and repeat 10 times.
Owl Stretch - Stand up straight with your arms loose at your sides and shoulders down. Bring your lips into a pout and hold the position. Take a deep breath through your nose. Slowly turn your head, looking over your left shoulder. Hold for 10 seconds. When you are finished, repeat by looking over your right shoulder and hold for another 10 seconds.
The Chewing Gum - Turn your head to the right as far as you can comfortably. Simulate a chewing gum motion with your mouth for about 20 seconds. Repeat on the other side.
For all of these exercises you can either sit on the floor or sit on a chair. Try to sit as upright as you can. If sitting on the floor, you can put a folded blanket or cushion under your buttocks and sit forward towards the edge of the blanket, to allow your pelvis to tip forward. This will assist you to sit upright. Being in a comfortable position is really important while doing the neck exercises.
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