Constructive Rest 

Exercises for Musicians
by Eileen Troberman
In these warm ups and cool downs, I've given you some things to do on your own to start you off on a path that can increase your playing ability, decrease your risk of injury, reduce performance anxiety, help you gain fluidity and effortless control along with a powerful ease while continuing to reduce your everyday level of tension.
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These exercises were first presented in a seminar for string students at San Diego State University in November 2013.
This is the Constructive Rest Position (can be done anytime - warm-up, cool-down or in between during day)
Use this to take a break anytime your can and let gravity lengthen and widen your body and release your neck.