At the beginning of the class, I always ask the participants how they feel in their bodies, to see if they are experiencing any pain or muscle tightness. Asking targeted questions and continuous observation always helps yoga instructors teach better and allow them to address students’ requests more effectively. Repeatedly asking that very question at the beginning of every class in my 11 years of teaching led me to create this video in high park on a summer day. It focuses on neck, shoulder and hip mobility because everyone asks for it. These areas of our bodies need lots of attention due to prolonged hours of being seated, chronic tightness and mild pain. Here is a little bit of information about the anatomy of your neck: The cervical spine (neck) consists of 7 vertebrae. It protects your spine and supports your head. It brings rotation, flexion and extension to your head. It’s important to take care of the neck by bringing attention to our posture during the day as well as sleeping on an appropriate pillow. In future videos we’ll be working on your abs, because once your abs get stronger your neck will feel much better. This is a longer video comparing to the previous ones. Feel free to practice with it whenever you have 45 minutes or so and as always, don’t forget to send me your questions and comments..