Splenius capitis in yoga

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4 yoga poses stretch the splenius capitis, 3 work it and 3 need it to stabilize.

Poses that stretch it (4)

• Plow Pose Halasana – The neck flexes; blankets under the shoulders reduce the bend
• Supported Shoulderstand Salamba Sarvangasana – The neck flexes; blankets under the shoulders reduce the bend
• Rabbit Pose Sasangasana – The back of the neck lengthens with the chin tucked
• Ear Pressure Pose Karnapidasana – The back of the neck lengthens; keep the head still

Poses that work it (contracting) (3)

• Fish Pose Matsyasana – Tips the head back with control
• Knees-Chest-Chin Pose Ashtanga Namaskara – Holds the head lifted slightly with the chin on the floor
• Superman Pose Viparita Salabhasana – Holds the head in line with the spine

Poses where it stabilizes (3)

• Supported Headstand Salamba Sirsasana
• Low Cobra Pose (Baby Cobra) Ardha Bhujangasana – Keeps the neck long, in line with the back
• Tripod Headstand Salamba Sirsasana II

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Written and reviewed by Yoga An Viên center · Updated 18/10/2026