On sunny spring days like today, I feel like getting out of the house and enjoying the outdoors. For me it’s a time to rebalance my body and mind.
For many people, mobility problems, lack of flexibility or poor range of motion reduces these possibilities. Whether it’s from shoulder or hip pain, neck or back pain there are always some stretches you can do whilst outdoors to feel like you are connected with the seasons and extend your movement.
Here are some stretches to get you started:
Back Stretches-
We have already explored Cat and cow yoga poses on a previous post. You could add to these the Crescent moon
and the Half lord of the fishes.
For the Crescent moon. Stand tall with arms above your head. As you inhale stretch towards the sky. As you exhale, bend to one side. You can repeat this on each side. Only stretch as far as is comfortable. However if you continue to stretch usig the inhale and exhale approach you will increase you flexibility. you can do this from a seated position if needed.
The half lord of fishes begins seated. Cross one foot over the other knee. bend the leg on floor Place opposite elbow beyond knee as support. With each inhalation, lift the spine upwards toward the sky and each exhale twist around to face behind.
Good Luck.