Morning Stretches To Start Your Day

Including some stretching exercises in your daily morning routine can help energize you for the day

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Child's Pose

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The muscles in your hips, pelvis, thighs, and the spine can be a little tight in the morning but this stretching pose is fantastic for gently loosening them up

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Cobra Stretch

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This easy stretching exercise can help decrease the stiffness of the lower back and strengthen the arms and shoulders

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Neck Stretch

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Relax your shoulders and, with the aid of your left arm, gently move your left ear in the direction of your left shoulder. This can assist in easing tension in the neck muscles

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Standing Forward Bend

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This posture relaxes the mind, alleviates tension, weariness, and anxiety. It also helps in improving digestion and the functioning of the liver

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