Taking the time to stretch before bed can help us relax and sleep more comfortably. Night time stretching can improve blood flow and reduce muscle tension, which help with recovery and better sleep quality.
These are some of our favourite ones stretches:
CHIILD POSE
- Start in a tabletop position with your hands and knees on the floor.
- Slowly and gently sit back bringing your hips towards your feet. You can place a pillow on your calves to give extra support if needed.
- sit back drop your chest and stretch your arms out straight in front of you.
- Breathe in and out slowly as your sink into this stretch
- For a better stretch of your shoulders you can lift your palms like its demonstrated in the picture.
2. KNEE TO CHEST
- Lay down facing up and bend one leg
- Place both hands on the knee of the leg that is bent and gently press towards your chest.
- Hold for 30 seconds and repeat on the other leg.
LEGS UP THE WALL
- Lay on your back and lifts your legs so they extend vertically on the wall. You can start by placing your legs to the side and slowly rolling them up the wall till they are slightly vertical to the floor.
- Release tension and deep breath for 15 minutes. Inhale through the nose and fill your stomach, slowly breath out through the mouth.
- You can extend you arms above your head for a longer stretch.
Give it a try and let us know how you feel!
Written by Florencia Otano
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