6. Hold for 8 to 10 breaths. Roll back up. Switch legs; repeat.
The Bridge
Targets: Hips and legs
1. Lie faceup with knees bent, feet flat on floor, arms extended by sides, palms up.
2. Keeping shoulders down, engage abs and press into heels to lift hips and back to form a diagonal line from shoulders to knees.
3. Hold for 8 to 10 breaths; lower.
The Bend
Targets: Neck, shoulders, back, and obliques
1. Sit on pillow in a cross-legged position.
2. Place left hand on floor to side of hip, left elbow slightly bent.
3. Extend right arm by ear.
4. Lean to left, keeping butt on floor, shoulders down.
5. Hold for 8 to 10 breaths. Switch sides; repeat.
The Doll
Targets: Neck, shoulders, back, and hips
1. Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent.
2. Place right hand on left elbow, left hand on right elbow.
3. Bend over from hips, letting arms and head hang down.
4. Hold for 8 to 10 breaths.
5. Gently roll back up.
To Sleep Better…Just Stretch! was originally published on blackdoctor.org
