Stretching gets the blood flowing, improves circulation, and relieves muscular tension. In addition to these physical benefits, by using stretching as an opportunity for deeper breathing and relaxation, you’ll find that it also helps with releasing mental, emotional, and psychological stress.
Some quick, stress-relieving stretches:
NECK STRETCH:
1. Stand with your knees slightly bent or sit up straight.
2. Drop chin to your chest.
3. Place hands on back of head. Gently push down until you feel a slight stretch.
4. Hold for 20-30 seconds, breathing steadily. Repeat 2-5 times.
1. Stand with your knees slightly bent or sit up straight.
2. Drop chin to your chest.
3. Place hands on back of head. Gently push down until you feel a slight stretch.
4. Hold for 20-30 seconds, breathing steadily. Repeat 2-5 times.
UPPER BACK STRETCH:
1. Stand with your knees slightly bent or sit up straight.
2. Clasp your hands in front of you, arms parallel to floor.
3. Keep your head relaxed.
4. Round your upper back. Push hands forward, palms away from body.
5. Hold for 20-30 seconds, breathing steadily. Repeat 2-5 times.
1. Stand with your knees slightly bent or sit up straight.
2. Clasp your hands in front of you, arms parallel to floor.
3. Keep your head relaxed.
4. Round your upper back. Push hands forward, palms away from body.
5. Hold for 20-30 seconds, breathing steadily. Repeat 2-5 times.
Stress is an inevitable part of our lives in today’s busy world. While everyone experiences stress in one way or another, the manner in which stress affects individuals varies with our ability to cope. Small lifestyle changes can help relieve stress and by incorporating stretching into your daily routine, this can help to alleviate your stress.
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