Stretching exercises not only improve your body’s flexibility, range of motion, posture, and balance but they are also beneficial for mental well-being and effective for back and neck pain.
Here are a few beginner-friendly selected stretching exercises for you to check out!
Cat Cow: Start with an all-four position and then alternatively push your back forward, then pull it towards the ground; hold the position a few times and repeat.
Child’s Pose: Sit in a kneeling position, slowly bend your body forward, and place your hands in front of you.
Lunge: Here, you stand with one leg towards the back and another forward. Then bend your knees until your thigh is parallel to the ground.
Side Stretch: There are many variations of side stretch exercises. You can start with a standing position and stretch your body by bending it towards both sides.
Spinal Twist: Lie flat on your back. Then fold your knees together and move them to one side while facing towards the ceiling.
Butterfly Stretch: Start with a sitting position and bring the soles of your feet together. Place your hands on your knees, and bend forward to get a nice stretch.
Knee to Chest Stretch: Start with a lying position, then bring your knees together towards your chest and hug them with your hands.
By practising these exercises regularly, you are likely to improve and be ready for the advanced stretching exercises.