### Serene Stretching Session
Goal: To foster relaxation and improve flexibility through a series of calming stretching exercises targeting all major muscle groups, suitable for winding down at the end of the day.
Daily Benefits: This serene stretching session not only aids in flexibility and muscle recovery but also serves as a gentle way to relieve stress, calm the mind, and prepare the body for a restful night’s sleep.
Stretching Routine
- Neck and Shoulder Stretch
Instructions: Gently tilt your head to one side, bringing your ear towards the shoulder until a stretch is felt on the opposite side of your neck. Repeat on the other side. Then, interlace your fingers and extend your arms forward, rounding your upper back to stretch the shoulders.
Equipment used: None
Duration: 2 minutes each side
Muscles worked: Neck and shoulders
- Seated Forward Fold
Instructions: Sit with your legs extended in front of you. Inhale and reach your arms up overhead, then exhale and hinge at the hips to fold forward over your legs, reaching for your shins, ankles, or feet.
Equipment used: None
Duration: 2 minutes
Muscles worked: Hamstrings and lower back
- Supine Spinal Twist
Instructions: Lying on your back, pull your knees into your chest and then let them fall to one side, extending your arms out to form a “T.” Turn your head to face the opposite direction of your knees. Hold, then switch sides.
Equipment used: None
Duration: 2 minutes each side
Muscles worked: Spine and obliques
- Child’s Pose
Instructions: From a kneeling position, sit back on your heels and fold forward, extending your arms out in front of you. Relax your forehead down towards the mat.
Equipment used: None
Duration: 3 minutes
Muscles worked: Back, shoulders, hips
This Serene Stretching Session is an ideal way to end your day, helping to stretch and relax your body while calming your mind, setting the stage for a night of restful sleep.
