What a pain in the neck! But why don’t we say what pain in my elbow? Or nostril? 
Because many of us hold stress in the neck and shoulders. 
Tension here blocks movement of energy, blood and biochemical communication causing pain and headaches. Stretching opens this up, relieves pain and feels so Good. 
My basic essential neck and shoulder stretch tutorial is easy and quick. 
Bookmark it. Set a timer to do it throughout the day.
Soon you’ll be doing it on your own! And you won’t  need me for acupuncture and massage for chronic neck tension.
Easy 6 Step Neck and shoulder Stretch. 
-Modify routine length by varying number of breaths per stretch.
-Be Gentle. Never force a stretch.
-Tuck your tailbone in to protect your back, especially on the last two stretches.
Stand or sit comfortably looking straight ahead.
1. Right ear to shoulder. 
Tip your ear to your right shoulder. Gently place your right hand on top of head. Allow the right ear to fall more towards shoulder. To deepen the stretch, gently push the opposite shoulder down. Breathe in three times slowly, and on each exhale allow the stretch to deepen. Feel the muscles open. After the third slow exhale, Slowly release the stretch and lift the head to neutral.
2. Chin to Chest at 30 Degrees Right.
Turn your chin 30 degrees to the right and drop it towards your chest.  Gently place your right hand on top of head. Allow your chin to fall more toward the chest.  To deepen the stretch, gently push the opposite shoulder down. Breathe in three times slowly, and on each exhale allow the stretch to deepen. Feel the muscles open. After the third exhale, slowly release.
3. Left ear to shoulder.
Tip your ear to your left shoulder. Gently place your  left  hand on top of your head. Allow your left ear to fall more towards shoulder. To deepen the stretch, gently push the opposite shoulder down. Breathe in three times slowly, and on each exhale allow the stretch to deepen. Feel the muscles open. After the third slow exhale, Slowly release.
4. Chin to Chest at 30 degrees Left.
 Turn your chin 30 degrees to the left and drop it toward your chest. Gently place your left hand on top of your head. Allow your head to fall more towards the chest. 
To deepen the stretch, gently push the opposite shoulder down. Breathe in three times slowly, and on each exhale allow the stretch to deepen. Feel the muscles open. After the third exhale, slowly release.
5. Chin to chest.
Gently drop your chin straight down to your chest. Move your shoulders back and down. If you like, place your hands gently at the back of the head. Gently breathe in three times slowly, breathing into the back of the neck on each inhale. On the exhale, allow the stretch at the back of the neck to deepen. Feel the muscles open. Feel all the feels. After the third exhale, slowly release. 
6. Chin to Sky.
Gently lift your chin up toward the sky. Do not drop the head all the way back. Close your teeth and feel the stretch at the front of the neck. Move your shoulders back and down. If you like, grasp the hands behind the back with the arms straight. Breathe slowly, gently pressing your shoulders down on the inhale and feeling that stretch deepen. After the third exhale, slowly release. 


Remember, Gentle and Slow are keys here. Don’t push. 
I’m Rev Doc. Lisa, IntegralHealer, and I’m with you, on the Journey.