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Relaxing Your Neck and Eyes

Because so many people suffer from neck and eye tension, we have included the Seated Head Movements  at the end of this lesson. You can practice these simple head-tipping and turning movements anytime in a chair at your desk or as a passenger in a car. You might even sneak them into a boring meeting. You can practice these movements on their own; you don't have to prepare for them with all the other poses in this lesson, although they might be more effective if you did.
The Head Movements may provide you with a quick fix when your neck feels uncomfortable, but they won't prevent the tension from coming back. To do that, you probably need to loosen and relax your neck, shoulders, and back with regular yoga practice. And, of course, it is important to practice good sitting, standing, and sleeping posture.

Observing Yourself
Yoga helps you observe your body and spirit. It releases your intuition so that you can better understand the poses and activities that bring you into a better mental and spiritual state. To help you develop the habit of self-observation, use the Visualization Raising One Arm. As you practice it, ask such questions as: "Am I inclined to practice more with one side of my body than the other? Can I breathe more easily on one side? Can I relax more on one side?" Over time, you can bring this self-awareness to all of the poses that you practice.

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