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	      <title>Neck Stretch</title>
		  <desciption><![CDATA[<p>Sore shoulders and stiff or painful back problems are often caused by a  tired and hardened neck. The long winter can create cold conditions that  stiffen the muscles and lead to long-term aches and pains. Let us spend  some time during the warm winter summer? months softening the neck.</p>
<p><img height="225" width="149" alt="" src="/uploaded/Image/magazines/issue23/Outdoor_Yoga_Neck_Stretch_1.jpg" />Using  this simple breathing exercise, let&rsquo;s release old tensions. By  regulating the length of your breath to the movements of the body, you  can integrate your physical and mental aspects for a healthier body and  mind.<br />
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1) Sit in a lotus position or whatever is comfortable for  you. Focus on your breath, pulse and nervous system.<br />
2) Start with a  long complete out-breath releasing any tension as you let your chin fall  toward your chest.<br />
3) Breathing in, roll your head to the left over  your shoulder and toward the back.<br />
4) Your in-breath should be  complete by the time the back of your head reaches between your shoulder  blades.<br />
5) Continue to roll your head in the same circular direction  now as you breathe out.<br />
6) Your out-breath should be complete as  your chin again reaches your chest.<br />
7) Repeat steps 1~6 for three  more rounds.<br />
8) After three rounds, return to a neutral position and  take three slow deep breaths as you again focus on your pulse and  nervous system.<br />
9) Consider steps 1~8 as one round repeat for a total  of three rounds.<br />
10) Remember to alternate the direction of the neck  rolls for good balance.</p>]]></desciption>	
	      <author><![CDATA[Shinji Omori]]></author>
	      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
	      <link>http://www.outdoorjapan.com/magazine/column_rss/125</link>
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