An apparatus and method for training muscle strength and mobility in the neck, and providing a dynamic resting position without pressure on the neck, of a person when in lying position, the apparatus comprising a base element (1), a head support (2) suspended floating above the base element, and a neck support (27) rising from the base element, wherein the neck support provides a fulcrum (32) that defines head movement to a pivoting motion about a first axis (X) which runs sideways substantially along the shoulder line of the body, a pivot connection (5) between the head support (2) and the base element (1) defines head movement to a pivoting motion about a second axis (Y) transversely to the first axis, and by its floating suspension (21-24) the head support (2) defines head movement to a pivoting motion about a third axis (Z) running in the longitudinal direction of the neck and body.