Movement · Gentle Movement

One Long, Easy Stretch

The Work · Move 5 of 8 · hold & breathe
One Long, Easy Stretch
Why this one

Sometimes the body just wants one good stretch. The gift is giving it wherever it’s asking.

How to do it

Reach both arms overhead and lengthen through your sides, or fold gently forward — whatever feels good today. Hold, breathe into it, and slowly let go.

Keep in mind

Follow what the body wants, not a rule.

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? →