Stretch

Eyes open.  Out of bed. Feet on floor. Unfold my spine. Deep breath in.  As I inhale, reaching my arms in a wide semi circle until they meet, above my head.  Placing my palms together, I look up, leting go in my shoulders, not letting them creep up around my ears.  My feet rooted on the floor, my legs strong, I look up pushing out through my fingertips.  I feel the stretch run through my body.  I feel muscles uncurl.  I feel space take shape in my mind.

Stretching is an essential part of my day.  As I write, I sit up straight in my chair.  I raise my arms to shoulder height.  I push out through my fingers.  I feel my shoulders loosen.  The tightness from typing in my hands and wrists eases.  I breathe.  Long deep breaths from my diaphrym.  In Out.  IN - 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 OUT - 1 - 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10.  I turn my palm up on the left and then the right, I twist my arms backwards.  All the while breathing.

 In Out.  IN - 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 OUT - 1 - 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10. 

Longer on the exhale than inhale.  IN OUT.

Why don't you try these two really simple stretches and breathing exercises today?

I am linking up with Lisa Jo and the Five Minute Friday Community.  I hope you will join us here.

That's it for now ...

Nics

Salt & Sparkle = Life Remarkable

Comments

[Dionne]

What a fun post! I like how you describe your stretching! At 38 I get stiff a lot. You reminded me that I need to stretch and take breaks more often. I haven't stopped by lately...good to see your blog again.

[Jennifer]

So good! Just did these! {I really don't stretch like I should, and you have motivated me. These are delicious!} Thank you!

[by Nics]

Dionne, thank you for your lovely comments. You are so kind.

Stretching makes a huge difference to daily life, even spending only five minutes, can be the difference between a tension filled day or not. I love stretching, my whole workout at the moment is based on stretching,it is amazing.

Jennifer, I am so glad that you enjoyed them. They do make a big difference to daily life.

[bone plugs]

Very good post.Really looking forward to read more. Will read on…

[by Nics]

Thank you Merry Christmas