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Certified yoga instructor Maria Cristina Jimenez points out a few morning yoga techniques that can help with stiff necks and tight backs.

These simple moves are appropriate for anyone, not just those who have been doing yoga regularly. Check with a physician if you have injuries or any questions. These three moves can be done in a fluid sequence.

Cow and Cat

Figure A

Get on your hands and knees, hands a shoulder-width apart, knees under the hips. Inhale and arch your spine and hold a few seconds, then exhale and raise your spine (figure A). Repeat the movement several times. This relaxes and stretches the body. Breathe through the nose.

Figure B

Downward-Facing Dog

From the position on all fours, lift the hips into a v-shape, pressing the heels into the floor (figure B).

Figure C

Bring the right leg forward between the hands and slowly rotate the spine, raising the right hand above the head (figure C).

Figure D

Return your spine to a neutral position and bring your hands up, coming up into a high lunge (figure D). Lower the hands to the floor and slowly come up to a standing position. Repeat the sequence on the other side.

Shoulder Stretch

Figure E

Interlace your hands in front of you and raise your arms, palms to the ceiling (figure E) Stretch toward the ceiling.

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