When you read this (and do go on, there's a great Hafiz quote below) notice the location of your chin in relation to your neck and shoulder. Hunh? Check it out first. 
Is your chin slightly to one side and one ear closer to one shoulder? Is your chin jutting forward ever so slightly? Is your jaw slightly tight or clamped pulling your chin toward one direction or another? There is no accident or insignificance in any of these postures. These same postures are habituated from our early experiences of control (by others, of self, and toward others). When we felt controlled by a parent, we contracted our neck causing a tilt to our chin. This same response could be the reason for neck and shoulder pain as an adult. The little tilt perpetuates all the same childhood emotions and beliefs while we go about our lives wondering why a certain situation is so triggering. For now, wag your neck around and notice what posture may be relieving. This simple awareness and movement can start the small steps for some big changes. The class series coming up will focus on how insignificant movements have significant impact on our lives and how awareness can bring significant change.
More on the series in future newsletters (the dates are in the left hand column).
O keep squeezing drops of the Sun From your prayers and work and music And from your companions' beautiful laughter And from the most insignificant movements Of your own holy body. Now, sweet one Be wise Cast all your votes for Dancing! - Hafiz Click Here to read entire poem | 
