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Movementevening10 min

Evening Stretch & Release

Evening stretching releases physical tension accumulated from the day, signals to your body that it's time to wind down, and improves sleep quality through physical relaxation.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Stand and fold forward: hang 30s, shake head yes/no

  2. 2

    Seated pigeon pose: 45s each side

  3. 3

    Seated spinal twist: 30s each side

  4. 4

    Legs up the wall: 2 minutes

  5. 5

    Lying down butterfly pose: 1 minute

  6. 6

    Final savasana: 1 minute of stillness

Pro Tips

  • •Dim the lights during evening stretching
  • •Play soft music or nature sounds
  • •Focus on releasing — not achieving deeper stretches

Benefits

Release physical tension
Signal to body: wind-down time
Improved sleep quality
Reduced next-day stiffness

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