Cat stretch

The star stretch worked on the limbs. The cat stretch works on the back:

  1. Kneel on all fours, knees under hips, hands under shoulders.
  2. Take a deep breath. As you exhale, arch your back towards the ceiling, stretching the back.
  3. Come back to centre and arch your back the other way. Repeat.

Take it easy at first to warm up and then stretch as much as is comfortable.

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THE CAT STRETCH

For stress and mental stimulation

When your mind is stressed or overstimulated, you will need to clear it before going back to sleep. This is similar to the de-stress technique stated earlier. We have a modified version here which is simpler and quicker. When ...

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