After a good night’s sleep, there’s nothing better than giving your body a good stretch, right?
Research shows that a proper stretching routine is good for your body — it keeps your muscles flexible, healthy, and strong, all essential for proper movement.
Start your day with this refreshing 5-minute stretch routine!
Daily Stretch Routine
This routine is simple and includes 3 exercises you can even do from your bed!
Hold each stretch for 30 seconds for optimal benefit.
1. Cat Pose
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Come onto your hands and knees. Place your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Keep your back straight.
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Inhale gently and arch your back, lifting your head slightly.
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Exhale and round your spine like a cat, lowering your head. Fully exhale.
Repeat a few times.
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2. Supine Twist
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Lie flat on your back.
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Bring your right knee to your chest and extend your left leg.
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Cross your right knee over your left leg. You can hook your right foot behind your left knee if you like.
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Extend your right arm out to the right, in line with your shoulders. Rest your left hand on your right knee. Turn your palms up.
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Turn your head to the right and gaze over your right fingertips.
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On each exhale, let your left knee and right shoulder relax into the ground.
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Stay in this position for 5 breaths, then switch sides. Repeat a few times.
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3. Child’s Pose
This pose helps release stress and calms the mind — perfect to end your morning routine.
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Sit on your hands and knees, then lower your hips back toward your heels.
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Keep your big toes touching and spread your knees to hip-width.
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Place your arms alongside your body, palms facing up — or stretch them forward, palms facing down.
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Let your belly and chest rest on or between your thighs, and bring your forehead to the floor.
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Push your tailbone back to lengthen from your tail to the crown of your head.
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Relax your shoulders and sink deeper into the pose.
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Breathe deeply and freely into your body.
Rest here for 1 to 3 minutes or as long as feels good.
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