Chin Tucked: Tucking the chin elongates the muscles in the back of the neck and can provide a good stretch for those who have a 'forward head.' However, avoid the tucked chin position when performing Breathing 100s or any other exercise that calls for rolling your upper body up off the floor.

 

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