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- 01Sit or stand tall with the shoulders relaxed and the head stacked neutrally over the torso.
- 02Place the palm of one hand against the side of the head just above the ear.
- 03Press the head gently into the hand while matching the pressure so no visible side bending occurs.
- 04Hold the isometric contraction at a comfortable effort while breathing normally and keeping the jaw relaxed.
- 05Release the pressure gradually, reset the head to neutral, and repeat on the opposite side.
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