Ok, whether you're working (in or out of the house), wrangling kids, or both, I'm willing to bet come the end of the day, your body could use some TLC. I tell all my clients to have a wind-down routine that allows them to calm their nervous system, turn off their brain, and get prepped for the most restorative sleep possible (for a mom anyway).
Stretching is the perfect way to give some love back to your body and keep it feeling it's best to keep up with the 8 million things you have to do every day and remind it that you love it :)
Here are five stretches every mom needs to end your day feeling more human and less like a crumpled pretzel.
1. The "Why Does Everything Hurt" Forward Fold
Stand up, reach for your toes (or your shins), and breathe deeply. Feel those hamstrings relax. Hold for 30 seconds and sway gently.
2. The "Kid on My Hip All Day" Shoulder Stretch
Clasp your hands behind your back, straighten your arms, and gently lift. This opens up those tight shoulders from carrying tiny humans all day. Hold for 20 seconds.
3. The "Is It Bedtime Yet" Hip Flexor Stretch
Kneel with one leg forward, like a mini lunge. Push your hips forward to stretch that hard-working hip flexor. Hold for 30 seconds and switch sides. Repeat to remind yourself that bedtime is near.
4. The "I’ve Been Sitting for Too Long" Cat-Cow Stretch
On all fours, arch your back up (like a cat), inhale, then let your belly drop while you lift your head (cow), and exhale. Do this 10 times slowly to stretch out that stiff spine.
5. The "Just Five More Minutes of Peace" Child’s Pose
Kneel on the floor, sit back on your heels, and stretch your arms out in front of you. Stay here for a full minute, breathing deeply—bonus points if you close your eyes and pretend you’re anywhere but in your living room.
Could you give yourself five minutes at the end of the day to unwind with these stretches? I would love to hear if you do!
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