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 It is not easy for everyone to do morning stretching exercises immediately after waking up. But, do you know that you can start your day by doing some easy stretching exercises without getting up from bed?

 

These exercises not only make your body flexible but also keep you energetic throughout the day (Benefits of Morning Stretching). Let's know about these exercises.

 

Benefits of stretching in the morning (Morning Stretching Benefits)

  • Relaxes the muscles- After sleeping all night, the muscles become stiff. Stretching relieves this stiffness and the muscles relax.
  • Improves blood circulation- Stretching improves blood circulation in the body, which provides ample oxygen to all parts of the body.
  • Increases energy level- Stretching after waking up in the morning releases endorphin hormones in the body, which makes you feel energetic.
  • Increases flexibility- Regular stretching increases the flexibility of the body .
  • Reduces stress- Stretching reduces stress and calms the mind.

 

Stretching exercises without getting up from bed (Morning Stretching)

knee to chest stretch

  • Lie down on your back.
  • Bend one knee and pull it towards your chest.
  • Stay in this position for a few seconds and then repeat with the other leg.

Side Stretch

  • Lie down on your left side.
  • Take your right hand over your head and rest it on the left side.
  • Stay in this position for a few seconds and then repeat on the other side.

Bridge

  • Lie down on your back.
  • Bend your knees and keep your feet hip-width apart.
  • Now raise your hips and become like a bridge.
  • Stay in this position for a few seconds and then come down.

Cat-Cow Pose

  • Sit down on your knees and hands.
  • Raise your back upward and form an arch (cat pose).
  • Then bend the back downwards (cow pose).
  • Similarly repeat the cat and cow pose again and again.

Spine Twist

  • Lie down on your back.
  • Keep both legs together by bending the knees.
  • Move the knees to one side and turn the head to the opposite direction.
  • Stay in this position for a few seconds and then repeat on the other side.

keep these things in mind

  • While stretching, do it slowly and stop immediately if you feel any kind of pain.
  • Repeat each exercise 3-5 times.
  • It is beneficial to do a little warm-up before stretching .
  • If you have any health problem then it is important to consult a doctor.

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