Do you find yourself sitting or driving for a large portion of the day? If so, this means the front of your hips or hip flexors are in a constant contracted state. This can show up as pain in your low back, hips and/or neck, as well as hip imbalances. Not to mention your mind being distracted from all the important things.
Practice the following stretch with mindful breath. It can shift your mind and body quickly.
Inhale as you extend and prepare to stretch, and exhale as you move deeper into your stretch.
When you sync your breath with your movement, the Mind-Body connection begins to strengthen. Not only will you feel better in your body, but your mind will feel noticeably clearer. Try it out! It only takes 3 minutes of your time.
1. Align the right knee over your ankle. (Watch that the knee does not fall inward).
2. Lower left knee to the floor.
3. Slide the left leg back to feel a comfortable stretch in your left front thigh and groin.
4. Pull in the lower abs and draw the tailbone down toward floor.
5. Lift the pubic bone toward your navel.
6. Place hands on your thigh if that’s comfortable.
7. Draw your shoulder blades against your torso.
8. Inhale, find length.
9. Exhale, sink into the stretch with 5-10 rounds of breath.
10. Exhale and slowly switch legs, placing the left foot forward.