Stretch for Energy

Stretching helps relieve tension and stiffness. It can also give you an energy boost. Stretching should always be comfortable and not painful. If you can’t relax into a stretch or feel severe discomfort, decrease the intensity of the stretch or discontinue the stretch entirely.

Neck Rolls

• Begin with your head straight and look forward.
• Gently tilt your head to the left side and start rolling it back in a circle.
• Bring your head up to the starting position. Repeat 3 to 5 times.
• As you find tight spots, hold and breathe, letting your breathing release any tightness.
• Switch to the opposite side for 3 to 5 repetitions.

• Sit up straight in a chair with your back off the chair and feet flat on the floor.
• Bring one leg over the other, ankle to knee.
• Inhale and slowly lean forward as far as you can from the hips. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.
• Switch leg positions and repeat.

Cross-Body Reach
The cross-body reach stretches shoulder muscles and promotes overall range of motion in the shoulder.

• Extend your left arm across your chest and gently press your right hand on the left elbow.
• Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.
• Release and repeat on the opposite arm.
• Repeat on each side one more time.