7. Stretch your back with the cat/cow pose
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This simple exercise can strengthen and stretch muscles in your neck and spine. Besides softly massaging the abdomen, it also makes you feel better when stressed.
On the floor:
- Lie down on the ground in a table pose, with your hands and knees under your hips.
- While inhaling, lift your sit bones, expand your chest, and lower your tummy toward the floor. Inhale deeply.
- Make sure your head moves in sync with the movement, and raise the crown of your head to your shoulders.
- After that, take a deep breath and perform the reverse movement. Lie down on your back and arch your back, moving your head and sit bones downward.
- Five times, switch back and forth between these two positions.
On the chair:
- Maintain an erect posture with your feet firmly planted on the ground.
- Your legs should support your arms while you relax.
- As you take a deep breath, raise your torso and gaze upwards.
- After that, exhale deeply while curving your spine and bringing your head closer to your chest.
- Five times, switch back and forth between these two positions.