Nutrition is a crucial aspect for health and wellness... but..
🕑 Added 2020-09-18 17:35:48 +0000 UTC
Nutrition is a crucial aspect for health and wellness... but so is stretching & physical activity!
Today I want to place emphasis on stretching. It’s important to do it everyday! Even when you don’t feel like it.. because chances are, you’re going to feel so good after doing it! Stretching in the morning helps me tackle my day feeling good and energized. It’s hard for me to wake up when my muscle are still sleepy or sometimes even tense after waking up. At night I enjoy stretching to relax my muscles after stressful days. More relaxed = an easier time falling asleep.
Tip: if you work out a lot or even sit at a desk all day, stretching will be especially beneficial for you!
Health isn’t just about your physical body, but also your mental health. Stretching is crucial for me to feel good physically and mentally. When I stretch or do yoga I take that time to focus on my breath and deep breathing.
Unlock to watch my morning stretches! It’s 5 min long and I talk you through it.
Here’s a list of what I go through:
- forward fold
- half way lift
- forward fold
- table top
- cat/cow a few times
- childs,pose
- downward dog
- low lunge on each side
- plank, lowering slowly
- backbend
- childs,pose
