Full-Body Stretching Routine: 10-Minute Guided Session

Welcome to your 10-minute full-body stretching routine. Find a comfortable space where you can move freely, and let’s begin this rejuvenating session.

Start by standing tall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Inhale deeply through your nose, raising your arms above your head, stretching your fingers toward the ceiling. Hold this position for a moment, feeling the stretch along your sides. Exhale gently as you lower your arms back to your sides.

Now, let’s move into a neck stretch. Tilt your head to the right, bringing your ear toward your shoulder. Hold for a few breaths, feeling the gentle stretch along the left side of your neck. Switch sides, tilting your head to the left, and hold once more.

Next, with your feet still grounded, we’ll transition to a forward fold. Hinge at your hips and allow your upper body to bend forward, reaching towards the floor. Let your head hang heavy and feel the stretch in your hamstrings. Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, deepen the stretch slightly.

Now, let’s bring our focus to the upper body. Rise slowly to a standing position, then clasp your hands behind your back. Pull your shoulders back and down, opening up your chest. Hold this position as you take several deep breaths, imagining the tension melting away.

Moving down to the legs, step your right foot back into a lunge position. Keep your left knee aligned with your ankle and sink into the stretch, feeling it through your hip flexor. Hold for a few breaths before switching to the left side.

Finally, we’ll finish with a seated forward bend. Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you. Inhale, lengthening your spine, and as you exhale, hinge at your hips to reach for your toes. Don’t worry if you can’t touch them; simply feel the stretch in your back and legs.

As we conclude this brief session, take a moment to reconnect with your body. Raise your arms overhead once more, inhaling deeply. Exhale slowly and release. Feel the calm energy within you as you move through the rest of your day, revitalised and centred.