8 Best Stretches To Kickstart Your Morning For A Productive Day Ahead

1. Start with Neck Stretches: Gently tilt your head side to side to release tension in your neck. Timing: 30 seconds each side Reps: 2 sets

2. Shoulder Rolls: Roll your shoulders forward and backward to loosen up any stiffness. Timing: 30 seconds (15 seconds forward, 15 seconds backward) Reps: 2 sets

3. Reach for the Sky: Stand tall and stretch your arms upward, feeling the stretch along your sides. Timing: 30 seconds Reps: 2 sets

4. Forward Bend Stretch: Slowly bend forward, reaching for your toes, to stretch your hamstrings and lower back. Timing: 30 seconds Reps: 2 sets

5. Cat-Cow Stretch: On all fours, alternate arching and rounding your back to stretch your spine. Timing: 1 minute Reps: 2 sets (30 seconds each)

6. Hip Flexor Stretch: Step one foot forward into a lunge and stretch your hip flexors for a deeper stretch. Timing: 30 seconds each leg Reps: 2 sets

7. Seated Hamstring Stretch: Sit on the floor, stretch one leg out, and gently lean forward to stretch your hamstring. Timing: 30 seconds each leg Reps: 2 sets

8. Child’s Pose: Sit back on your heels and stretch your arms forward, relaxing your body and calming your mind. Timing: 30 seconds Reps: 2 set