A BIT OF A stretch

Spine stretch Strengthens the abdominals and back extensor muscles. Improves articulation of the spine and hamstring flexibility. 1 Start sitting upright on your mat with legs stretched out in front of you and shoulder width apart. Flex feet with toes pointing to the ceiling. Keep back and arms straight, with arms by sides and palms facing the mat. 2 Exhale. Draw in abdominals, lower chin to chest and roll upper spine down slowly as if peeling away from an imaginary wall. Glide hands forward across the mat as you move, being mindful of keeping shoulders down. 3 Inhale. Pause when you can't go any further and hold. 4 Exhale. Roll spine back up that imaginary wall returning to the start position. Visualise stacking one vertebra on top of the other until…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2024

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