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Preparatory Exercise

Greeva Sanchalana

ग्रीवा संचालनाগ্রীবা সঞ্চালনা

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About this Practice

Neck movements — the complete series of cervical spine mobility exercises. Forward-back, side-to-side, and rotational movements. Releases the neck tension that is the primary cause of headaches and shoulder pain.

How to Practise

  1. 1

    Sit with spine erect and shoulders relaxed.

  2. 2

    Slowly drop the chin toward the chest. Raise back to centre.

  3. 3

    Tilt the right ear toward the right shoulder. Return to centre. Repeat left.

  4. 4

    Slowly rotate the neck: chin traces a half-circle toward each shoulder. Do NOT roll the head fully back.

  5. 5

    5 repetitions of each movement.

Benefits

  • Releases neck and cervical tension
  • Reduces headaches
  • Improves cervical spine range of motion
  • Addresses computer/phone neck posture
  • Stimulates thyroid gland

⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications

Cervical spondylosis or disc issues — reduce range of motion significantly. No full neck rolls.

Want to learn this under guidance?

All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.