Interlace the fingers and place the hands on the back of the head–not on the neck, but on the skull.
Slowly allow the elbows and shoulders to release into gravity, providing gentle traction to the back of the neck and upper back. Allow breath as you soften into this shape.
Bend the knees slightly and feel your legs connecting to the ground.
You can experiment with allowing one elbow to be heavier than the other, changing the angle of the stretch from side to side.
When you’re finished, allow the fingers to release first, melting down the side of the head and encouraging release in the muscles of the face. Use your hand to help your head back up.