What’s the first thing you do in the morning? Do you stretch? Of course you don’t. Most people reach for their coffee mug or cigarettes. Well, we will give you a few reasons to stretch in the morning.
First, your body needs to get loose, and you need to get that heart pumping. Do you work in the office? That’s another reason to stretch in the morning. Spending your day at the desk has a detrimental effect on your health and body posture.
Stretching provides great benefits, and we give you some of them:
- Relieves pain, tension and stiffness
- Boosts circulation and warms up your body
- Improves memory and energy
- Strengthens mindfulness and reduces appetite.
- “Kills” stress
If you think that yoga is too light, it’s time to think again. It’s one of the greatest things you will ever do to your body.
12 Morning Stretches To Improve Energy And Melt Fat
Do the following stretches (poses) in series. For optimal results, do 2-4 sessions and hold each pose for 30 seconds. Don’t forget to breathe and relax.
1. Child’s pose
For this pose, kneel on the floor and touch your big toes. You can either spread your knees or keep them close, depending on what’s comfortable to your body. Bring your torso to the front, and touch the floor with your forehead. Stretch your arms forward or rest them next to your body.
2. Standing forward bend
Stand with your feet apart. Exhale and bend your body forward until your hands reach the floor. Bending your knees is fine.
Exhale and lower your chest and knees to the ground. Inhale and bring your body on all fours. Keep your hands under the shoulder and your knees under your hips. Inhale and create an arch with your back.
Lift the tailbone and look towards the ceiling. Bring your shoulders away from your ears. Exhale and bring your chin towards the chest. Round the back and tighten the core. Push your mid-back to the ceiling. Do 6-10 reps.
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