stretch it out

Just about every single day, every single person stretches. How long and which muscles varies from person to person, but from the brief arm raise with the morning yawn to the 90 minute yoga class, people love to feel the release that comes from a good stretch. And for good reason! Stretching has been proven to aid in muscle repair and stress management. Good for your body and good for your brain. Love.

Benefits from stretching include stress reduction, improved physical and mental performance, increased flexibility, reduced injuries, more energy, and a metabolic boost. What are you waiting for! Stretch those muscles!

Whether new to stretching or as bendy as Ghandi, we have an amazing resource you will love. We discovered Amanda Bisk through Instagram and fell in love with her love of yoga. Amanda is the creator of, among other things, the exercise program Fresh Body Fit Mind, and several free 20 – 30 minute guided yoga videos. But what we really want you to check out is her amazing stretch guide, Secrets to Stress Less, Re-Energise and Feel Refreshingly Flexible ($19.99 AUD, $14.25 USD).

It offers over 25 poses to help you get bendy, along with five yoga classes, a recommended playlist, and – our favorite – a Motivation Activity Book.  There’s even a video that demonstrates each stretch if you’d like additional guidance. Her awesome Australian accent is an added bonus! 🙂

Looking for a whole-body stretch but don’t have an hour? Amanda gives you the Power 10. Ten poses to rejuvenate your entire body in 10 short minutes!

We are HUGE Amanda Bisk fans – she presents a positive message, do-able programs for fitness and wellness, and incorporates mindfulness exercises throughout.

Do you following a stretching program? What works best for you? Please share below!

xxoo

c&r