# How to do the ear to shoulder

Source: https://stretchminute.com/stretches/ear-to-shoulder

Stretches the side of the neck.

![Ear to Shoulder](https://stretchminute.com/img/stretches/ear-to-shoulder.webp)

## How to do it

1. Let one ear drop toward your shoulder.
2. Keep both shoulders down and relaxed.
3. Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch.

## At a glance

- Hold: 20 seconds on each side
- Position: Standing
- Body area: Neck and shoulders
- Equipment: None
- In routines: [Desk Break](https://stretchminute.com/routines/desk-break), [Full Body](https://stretchminute.com/routines/full-body), [Neck & Shoulders](https://stretchminute.com/routines/neck-and-shoulders)

Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice.