Movement

Evening Stretch for Sleep

Melt the day out of your body.

8 minMovementSleep Support

Light stretching activates the parasympathetic nervous system.

Pair it with slow breath for the best wind-down effect.

Practical steps

  1. 1Seated forward fold, breathe for 60 seconds.
  2. 2Reclined figure-4 stretch, 45 seconds per side.
  3. 3Knees to chest, gentle rocks for 30 seconds.
  4. 4Legs up the wall for 2 minutes.
  5. 5Breathe slowly the whole time.

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Do this in bed tonight before phones go away.

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