Hit the Hay: Spinal Twist

June 25th, 2009 | Tags: , , , ,

Snoozing for 10 minutes or so doesn’t really give you the deep sleep you’re after, so use the time to stretch in bed. It will give your brain some calm time before you have to get up and hit the ground running. Plus, it’s a nice way to wake up your body slowly. Here’s one of my favorite stretches to do in bed that will target your lower back. For instruction on how to do this stretch click here. Lie on your back on the left side of your bed. Lift your right knee into your chest, and then cross it over to the left side of your body. Let it hang slightly over the edge of the bed. Extend your right arm in T-position, palm facing down. Bring your left hand to your right hip, and gently press your hip to the left to increase the stretch. Turn your head to the right. Stay like this for 30 seconds or more, feeling your spine lengthen and twist.[...]

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