Take a Stretch Break

Try this easy stretching routine, with an illustrated guide by Karen Asp, to help you relax your body and mind.

Below you’ll find the 10 stretches to implement into your daily routine. For the full instructions on how to do each one, check out the original post by Real Simple.

1. Open Book

2. Cat Cow

3. Low Lunge to Half Splits

4. Child’s Pose to Cobra

5. Downward Facing Dog

6. Thread the Needle

7. Butterfly

8. Seated Forward Fold

9. Prone Chest Opener

10. Supine Pigeon

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