Chronic neck pain is a major public health problem in western society. In the general population, 71% of adults are affected by neck pain at some time in their life, and its annual prevalence in the general and working population varies between 30% and 50%.The neck extensor muscles (from superficial to deep: trapezius, splenius capitis, semispinalis capitis,semispinalis cervicis and multifidus) connect the head/neck to the trunk. Postural control requires passive muscle properties for support/protection against non-physiological joint translations/overstretching, whereas broad-range movement necessitates muscular flexibility.Exercise is one of the most important components of rehabilitation programmes for patients with neck pain. Studies indicate that different exercise programmes including low load endurance, scapular muscle re-training, cervical, scapulothoracic and upper quarter strengthening or stretching are mostly used for management of chronic neck pain. Recently, Pilates and yoga have also been included in this list. Pilates and yoga comprise a physical and mental focus using breathing control, postural alignment and flexibility through various exercises. Pilates emphasizes core stability and postural alignment, while yoga includes specific postures, movement sequences, relaxation and meditation .