Best yoga poses for relief from neck pain

Moneycontrol News | January 17, 2024 | Images: Canva

Sukhasana (Easy Sitting Pose): Begin your journey to neck pain relief with Sukhasana, the easy sitting pose. Sit comfortably on the floor with your legs crossed, keeping your spine straight

Gently roll your shoulders back and down, extending your neck upwards.  This pose helps in promoting proper posture, reducing tension in the neck  and shoulders

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog): Start on your hands and knees, lift your hips towards the ceiling, and straighten your legs. Your body forms an inverted V-shape, allowing a deep stretch through the neck and spine

Balasana (Child's Pose): Kneel on the mat, sit back on your heels, and extend your arms forward, lowering your chest to the ground. This pose promotes elongation of the spine, easing any built-up stress in the neck region

Bitilasana (Cow Pose) and Marjaryasana (Cat Pose): Start on your hands and knees, alternating between arching  your back (Cow Pose) and rounding it (Cat Pose)

Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose): Target the neck, chest, and spine  with Setu Bandhasana. Lie on your back, bend your knees, and lift your hips towards the ceiling

Interlace your fingers beneath you, straightening your arms to create a gentle backbend. This pose not only strengthens the neck but also stimulates the thyroid gland

Ustrasana (Camel Pose): Kneel on the mat, tuck your toes, and arch your back, reaching for your heels with your hands. This asana relieves tension in the neck, and promotes better posture

Matsyasana (Fish Pose): Lie on your back, place your hands beneath your hips, and arch your back, lifting your chest towards the ceiling. This asana stretches the neck, expands the chest

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend): Sit with your legs extended and reach for your toes. This forward bend releases tension in the spine and neck, promoting flexibility and relieving discomfort caused by prolonged sitting

Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose): Sit with your legs crossed, stack one knee on top of the other, and raise your arms, attempting to clasp your hands behind your back. It enhances flexibility in the neck and shoulders