Sit comfortably in a chair with no arm rests. A kitchen chair is good for this stretch. Place both feet flat on the floor, with your toes pointing straight out in front of you.

Grab the bottom of the chair with your right hand. If this is difficult, you can also place your hand underneath your right buttock.

Pretend that there is a string that runs from the ceiling to your head, and that it is tugging on you to sit up as straight as you can. Your spine should feel long.

Bring your left ear towards your left shoulder, then continue down to your left armpit. You should be looking slightly toward the ceiling while you are practicing this stretch. The stretch should be felt on the right side of your neck and upper shoulder area. If you feel pain, then back out of the stretch a little, until you feel the stretch without pain. Remember to keep your jaw soft, as during stretching this is an area that can be tense.

Hold this stretch for 30 seconds. Repeat two more times for a total of 3 repetitions.

The same stretch will need to be repeated for the opposite side, unless you have been directed otherwise.