A quick way to relieve stress

Are you feeling a little wound up? Could you use a quick break? Stop what you’re doing for five minutes and stand up. Try doing a few stretches to relieve your stress:

The big stretch

• Sweep your arms upward while taking a deep breath through your nose
• Hold your arms above your head and gaze at your fingertips – hold your breath
• Exhale deeply and let your arms sweep down toward your sides
• Do this a few times then move on to the next stretch

Chest expansion and forward bend

• Clasp your hands together behind your back so that you are pulling your shoulderblades towards each other and expanding your chest
• You can either hold this position or do a forward bend, letting your head drop down towards the ground and your arms extend overhead
• Hold for a few breaths and release

Twist

• Twist your upper from side to side, letting your arms swing freely
• Keep your legs planted while you twist
• Make sure you’re breathing

Why exercise and stretching can help you relieve stress

When you exercise or stretch, you increase blood flow to all areas of your body. Breathing more heavily will increase the amount of oxygen in your blood. And when you work out hard, your body releases endorphins, which give you a natural high. All of these things make you feel better and less stressed because your muscles are getting more blood, more oxygen, and moving the way they were meant to move.

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