Turning Head Stretch This basic standing pose will stretch your neck and relieve tension. * Start by standing tall. * Inhale and slowly move your hands toward your chest. * Turn your left hand so that your fingers are facing up and your palm is facing you. * Move your right hand toward your hip with your hand facing the ground. * Look toward your left hand. * Follow your left hand with your eyes by moving your head as it moves to your left side. * Repeat on the other side. Forward Stretch This pose involves bending forward to stretch out your spine. * Stand tall with your feet slightly apart and your arms outstretched at shoulder height. * Bend your knees and bring your left heel forward. * Tilt your left foot so that only the heel is touching the ground. * Push your hands back for balance. * Step back with your left foot so that only your toe touches the ground and stretch your arms straight again. Side Stretch This basic side stretch opens up your core. * Stand upright with your arms at shoulder height. * Bend your knees with your arms to your right side. Push both your palms away as if pushing against an imaginary wall. * Stretch your left leg to your left side so that the angle between the ground and your foot is about 45 degrees. Heaven and Earth Movement This beginner movement helps you stretch out your spine. * Put your palms together in front of you. * Bring your right arm up like you’re pushing up against the sky with your palm. * Lower your left hand toward the ground with your palm facing the floor. * You should feel a stretch along your spine.