Body Stretching – A Recipe For Mindfulness

Yoga. Meditation. Mindfulness. All are the terms used to describe postural awareness, neuromuscular coordination, flexibility, and balance. A resilient and strong physique is a physical and mental prowess that has undeniable health benefits.

One way to achieve this prowess is by stretching – an art of allowing. If you’re used to constant hustling, it’s about time you allow mental and physical mindfulness into your life. Here’s an easy guide to stretching and mindfulness.

Mindful Stretching

Stretching is a form of exercise that uses principles of yoga and breathing techniques in meditation. The goal is to generate awareness of mind and body to achieve a mind-body connection.

The reasons body stretching is an important part of mindfulness and yoga are:

• It improves flexibility
• It clears and calms the mind
• It brings energy control
• It reduces stress and stiffness
• It also helps in pain management; and
• It improves spiritual, physical, and emotional wellbeing.

Principle of Stretching

Stretching shouldn’t be painful. If you feel sudden sharp and intense pain, abort the mission. As an art of allowing yourself to let go, this form of mindful activity is supposed to relax your body and tap into your inner peace.

The first step to stretching is to release the tension. This again explains how each posture and pose you follow must assist in releasing tension. You learn to connect your body with your mind using mindful exercises and active breathing.

Stretches To Promote Mindfulness

If you’re wondering where to begin, start with these simple body stretching techniques to achieve mindfulness:

1. Practice sitting still.Lotus position can be your starting point on the road to mindfulness. This traditional sitting pose quiets the mind and awareness energy level. If you’re used to fidgeting and being on the move, a lotus or half lotus pose will bring the needed stillness to your life.
2. Inhale, Grow Tall, and Twist. Sit cross-legged and start breathing deeply. Once you have learned to grow from your pelvic floor, take a deep inhale to grow tall and twist to your right side. Repeat the same for the other side. Twisting squeezes toxins from the body and improves the function of internal organs and the circulatory system.
3. Release Tension.You may be used to holding tension in your body, especially your neck. Sleeping and sitting in an awkward position causes chronic neck pain. If you cannot bow your head to your chest, a few gentle neck rolls can release tension from your neck.

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