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Stretch For Winding Down
Rehl Clarke • Ep 11
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Stretch For Winding Down
Stretch For Winding Down
Rehl Clarke • Ep 11 • 04:17

It's important to take some time to unwind and give our bodies the rest they require after a full day of activity. Stretching is one efficient technique to accomplish this. In addition to easing muscular tension, stretching also encourages relaxation and renewal. The advantages of stretching as a wind-down practice and how it might improve general well-being are discussed in this article.

Stretching is an excellent way to relieve physical tension from the day before bed. Stretching causes our muscles to extend, improving flexibility and reducing muscular stiffness. This gentle movement encourages blood circulation, which provides the muscles with nutrition and oxygen and aids in their recovery. Stretching also encourages the production of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good hormones that soothe stress and promote relaxation. By including stretching into our wind-down ritual, we may have a more peaceful transition to sleep and wake up feeling revitalized.

Stretching not only enhances our physical health but also significantly enhances our mental and emotional wellness. When stretching, we need to pay close attention to the here and now and our physical feelings. This mindfulness exercise can help to calm the mind, stop racing thoughts, and lessen worry. Stretching also promotes self-care and compassion for oneself. Prioritizing our health and attending to our bodies' needs can help us develop a positive relationship with our bodies and become closer to ourselves. We get a minute of peace and thought when stretching as a wind-down activity in a hectic setting.

There are several advantages to including stretching in our wind-down regimen for both our body and mind. Stretching is a quick but powerful technique to unwind and recharge since it helps with everything from easing physical stress and encouraging relaxation to developing awareness and self-care. In order to enjoy the calming benefits and foster a stronger feeling of well-being, schedule some time to stretch the next time you're winding down for the day. You'll feel the benefits in your body and mind.


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- [Rehl Clarke, Yoga Instructor] - Hi guys. We are gonna take the next couple of minutes to wind down lying on our back and to connect with our spirituality. Let's get into it. I want us to start by lying down on our back. If you have a bolster or a pillow you would like to have support on your low back feel more than free to do so. We're gonna lie down, relaxing our body keeping our knees up towards the sky. Our feet are planted down onto the ground and we're gonna let our knees just fall left to right here. Really just taking this time to wind down our mind, our mood, so we can connect better spiritually to ourselves. Couple more times letting our knees fall left to right, right to left. Finding stillness. We're going to inhale, lifting our hips up towards the sky clasping our fingers underneath our hips, and holding here feeling this nice stretch in our low back. We're gonna inhale through our nose, exhale through our mouth, releasing our hands, slowly lowering our hips down onto the ground. We're going to extend our left leg out. Inhale, bringing our right knee close to our chest. Taking our left hand on top of our right knee, we're going to pull our right leg across our body extending our right arm out, gazing at our right fingertips. Inhale, bringing that right knee close to our chest extending our right leg out. Inhale, bringing our left knee close to our chest. Taking our right hand on the outside of our left knee, we're gonna do the same thing on the opposite side crossing that over our body, extending our left arm out gazing at our left fingertips. Inhale, bringing that left knee close to your chest holding that there, drawing our right knee into our chest tucking our nose to our knees and giving ourself a nice big hug. Slowly releasing that, extending all of our limbs flat onto the ground. Coming into a short savasana. Gonna inhale through our nose, exhale through our mouth. Wiggling your fingers and your toes becoming aware of your surroundings and meeting me up in a seated position. We're gonna inhale our arms all the way up to the sky. Exhale, bring your hands, heart to center, giving ourself a humble bow of gratitude. Thank you so for practicing with me today and taking this time to wind down and connect to ourselves better spiritually, namaste.

Watching Now
Stretch For Winding Down
Stretch For Winding Down
Rehl Clarke • Ep 11 • 04:17

It's important to take some time to unwind and give our bodies the rest they require after a full day of activity. Stretching is one efficient technique to accomplish this. In addition to easing muscular tension, stretching also encourages relaxation and renewal. The advantages of stretching as a wind-down practice and how it might improve general well-being are discussed in this article.

Stretching is an excellent way to relieve physical tension from the day before bed. Stretching causes our muscles to extend, improving flexibility and reducing muscular stiffness. This gentle movement encourages blood circulation, which provides the muscles with nutrition and oxygen and aids in their recovery. Stretching also encourages the production of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good hormones that soothe stress and promote relaxation. By including stretching into our wind-down ritual, we may have a more peaceful transition to sleep and wake up feeling revitalized.

Stretching not only enhances our physical health but also significantly enhances our mental and emotional wellness. When stretching, we need to pay close attention to the here and now and our physical feelings. This mindfulness exercise can help to calm the mind, stop racing thoughts, and lessen worry. Stretching also promotes self-care and compassion for oneself. Prioritizing our health and attending to our bodies' needs can help us develop a positive relationship with our bodies and become closer to ourselves. We get a minute of peace and thought when stretching as a wind-down activity in a hectic setting.

There are several advantages to including stretching in our wind-down regimen for both our body and mind. Stretching is a quick but powerful technique to unwind and recharge since it helps with everything from easing physical stress and encouraging relaxation to developing awareness and self-care. In order to enjoy the calming benefits and foster a stronger feeling of well-being, schedule some time to stretch the next time you're winding down for the day. You'll feel the benefits in your body and mind.


View Transcript
- [Rehl Clarke, Yoga Instructor] - Hi guys. We are gonna take the next couple of minutes to wind down lying on our back and to connect with our spirituality. Let's get into it. I want us to start by lying down on our back. If you have a bolster or a pillow you would like to have support on your low back feel more than free to do so. We're gonna lie down, relaxing our body keeping our knees up towards the sky. Our feet are planted down onto the ground and we're gonna let our knees just fall left to right here. Really just taking this time to wind down our mind, our mood, so we can connect better spiritually to ourselves. Couple more times letting our knees fall left to right, right to left. Finding stillness. We're going to inhale, lifting our hips up towards the sky clasping our fingers underneath our hips, and holding here feeling this nice stretch in our low back. We're gonna inhale through our nose, exhale through our mouth, releasing our hands, slowly lowering our hips down onto the ground. We're going to extend our left leg out. Inhale, bringing our right knee close to our chest. Taking our left hand on top of our right knee, we're going to pull our right leg across our body extending our right arm out, gazing at our right fingertips. Inhale, bringing that right knee close to our chest extending our right leg out. Inhale, bringing our left knee close to our chest. Taking our right hand on the outside of our left knee, we're gonna do the same thing on the opposite side crossing that over our body, extending our left arm out gazing at our left fingertips. Inhale, bringing that left knee close to your chest holding that there, drawing our right knee into our chest tucking our nose to our knees and giving ourself a nice big hug. Slowly releasing that, extending all of our limbs flat onto the ground. Coming into a short savasana. Gonna inhale through our nose, exhale through our mouth. Wiggling your fingers and your toes becoming aware of your surroundings and meeting me up in a seated position. We're gonna inhale our arms all the way up to the sky. Exhale, bring your hands, heart to center, giving ourself a humble bow of gratitude. Thank you so for practicing with me today and taking this time to wind down and connect to ourselves better spiritually, namaste.


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