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Many moons ago, I remember learning about the benefits of stretching at school.

Back then, my supple self thought it was a pretty pointless endeavor.

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Like the masses, I sit for long periods of time behind a screen.

After rolling out myyoga mat, I was ready to begin.

Heres how it went.

10 min Yoga Stretch for Neck, Shoulder & Upper Back Pain - YouTube

Here’s what I found after doing this 10-minute yoga stretching routine.

And Sarah Beths 10-minute yoga stretch was a great mix of the two.

I found that there was a lot of stretch to be found in this static stillness.

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One side was tighter than the other

Most people naturally have a more dominant side.

Whether youre right or left-handed or youre stronger on one sidemyofascial imbalance isnt unheard of.

This meant I could sink into a deeper stretch on my right, compared to my left.

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Which is not bad for taking mere minutes out of your day, right?

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