Simple Side Stretch Stand with your feet wider than hip distance apart. Bend to the right at the waist, reaching your left arm over your head and as far as you can to the right. Allow the bottom of your right arm to cross over your hip so that your hand is resting on your left thigh. Hold the stretch for 5 seconds, then squeeze your core to return to starting position. Repeat on the opposite side. Backward / Forward Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Keeping your legs straight, bend backwards, lightly grip your thighs, and slide your hands down as far as you can. Hold the stretch for 5 seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Now, reach forward and try to touch the ground, making sure to keep your legs straight. If you can’t reach the ground, allow your arms to hang down to your calves. Hold for 5 seconds, then return to the starting position. Half Straddle Sit at the back middle of a mat with your right leg extended towards the top right corner. Bend your left leg and rest the sole of your left foot against your right inner thigh. Reach your arms alongside your right leg and grab your foot or ankle. Then, bend at the waist and fold your body over your right leg. The goal is to eventually be able to flatten your back on top of your leg. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds, then switch sides. Seal Stretch Begin on a mat on all fours. To perform the stretch, extend your legs behind you and press the tops of your feet into the mat. With your hands directly below your shoulders, fingers facing away from you, fully extend your arms. Push into the backs of your hands as you bend backwards at the waist to stretch your low back. Hold the pose for 10 seconds. Lower your chest to the floor, then use your hands to push yourself back into the stretch. Hold for 10 seconds and release. Bridge Lie on your back on a mat with your arms at your sides. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor. Grabbing your ankles, use your shoulders to push your hips and stomach toward the ceiling. Your thighs should be nearly parallel to the ceiling at the top of the exercise. After you feel a stretch in your back, hold the pose for 10 seconds. Slowly release the stretch as you lower yourself to the floor. Ankle Grab Begin on your knees on a mat with your calves about shoulder-width apart behind you. Bend backwards at the waist, push your shoulders together and reach for your ankles. Hold for 10 seconds, then release. If you can’t quite reach, allow your arms to hang behind you. Each time you attempt the stretch, try to reach a little further.