Cool-Down · Move 7 of 7
Why this one
We finish by gently extending the spine the other way — a soft back-bend that counters all the flexion and opens the front of the body.
Hold 30–45 sec
Breath — Slow, relaxed breathing
How to do it
Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders. Press gently to lift your chest into a comfortable back-bend, keeping your hips and legs heavy on the mat. Hold, then lower slowly.
Keep in mind
Lift only as far as feels good — keep it gentle, shoulders relaxed away from the ears.
Every move: lightly lift your pelvic floor — a gentle lift, never a clench — and breathe slow and full (hold the stretches for about 5 easy breaths, at least 30 seconds). New to the lift? →