It is important to stretch after a long night’s sleep. Your muscles can get cramped or tighten up during the night. By stretching you lengthen your muscles and prevent fatigue. The morning stretch has a powerful effect on your physical and emotional system. It is a wonderful way to greet the day!
Interlock your fingers
Stretch your arms straight above your head as you inhale
Brings your arms down as you exhale
Tighten your rear muscles and put your hands on the small of your back
Carefully arch backward
Slowly come up
With your arms stretched out overhead and your palms facing forward slowly bend forward as you wrap each hand around your opposite elbow and allow your head to dangle
Ease down further as you inhale and exhale
Slowly lift your body to original position
Stand with your feet apart and toes pointing outward
Place your hands on your waist and twist your torso from side to side
Come back to original position
Refer to the CD “The Joy of Relaxation”, by Joy Abrams
