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Krikatika Marma

Base of the skull, nape of the neck

Neck and shoulders

How to

Interlace your fingers behind your head and press your thumbs into the two hollows at the base of your skull, just outside the spine. Hold, or move in small circles.

Benefits

  • A well-known point for tension headaches at the back of the head
  • Often the first place stress is felt after a long day at a desk
  • Combines well with a gentle backward tilt of the head

Practice

Press or circle for 30-60 seconds, breathing normally.

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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.

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