Increase your flexibility, relieve pain, promote health, and alleviate stress by practicing these three simple stretches. Make a new habit of starting and ending your day with flexibility movements. Your body will thank-you!

1.  Knee-to-Chest Stretch
– Lie on your back on a firm surface with the backs of your heels flat on the floor.
– Gently pull your right knee up to your chest until you feel a stretch in your lower back.
– Bring the knee as close to your chest as comfortably possible.
– Keep the opposite leg relaxed in a comfortable position, either with your knee bent or with your leg extended.
– Hold for 10 cycles of breath.
– Switch sides and repeat steps.

2.  Lying on Your Back Hamstring Stretch
– Lay on your back.
– Keep the left leg straight on the ground with the foot flexed.
– Bring your right leg up towards the sky.
– Place the hands behind the right knee and hold the leg straight.
– Flex the right foot.
– Keep gently pulling the right leg towards the shoulder.
– Hold for 10 cycles of breath.
– Switch sides and repeat steps.

3.  Lying on Your Back Spinal Twist
– Lie on your back.
– Draw your right knee into your chest and extend the left leg on the floor.
– Drop your right knee over to the left side of your body.
– Open your right arm to the right side in line with your shoulder. Rest your left hand on your right knee.
– Turn your head to the right, bringing your gaze over the right shoulder.
– Work on releasing your left knee and your right shoulder to the floor.
– Hold for 10 cycles of breath draw your right knee back into your chest.
– Switch sides and repeat steps.