Back to Move Your Body
Settle

Shoulder Drop

About 1 minute

Choose this when…

You notice yourself holding tension around your shoulders or upper body.

Illustration demonstrating Shoulder Drop, lifting then gently lowering the shoulders.

Try this

  1. Let your arms rest comfortably.
  2. Slowly lift your shoulders towards your ears—only as far as feels easy.
  3. Pause without holding your breath.
  4. Let your shoulders lower in their own time.
  5. Repeat two or three times, then make a few small shoulder rolls in whichever direction feels comfortable.

Seated option

Complete the same practice seated with your back supported if you prefer.

Notice

What would it feel like to carry five per cent less tension right now?