Exercise: Mindful Monday: Breathing with Half-moon stretch
How: Start Position: Drop your arms down by your sides, lengthen your spine, and relax your shoulders away from your ears. Turn your palms outward.
Inhale (Upward Semicircle): Breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose. At the same time, float both arms straight out to your sides and sweep them up toward the ceiling, drawing a large outer semicircle in the air.
The Top Stretch: Continue inhaling until your hands meet or your fingertips point toward the sky over your head. Take a brief moment to feel the stretch along your torso and ribs.
Exhale (Downward Semicircle): Breathe out slowly through your mouth. Reverse the motion by sweeping your arms wide out to the sides, tracking a downward semicircle back to your starting position.
Aim for 5-8 controlled breathes with stretch. Perform first thing today or preferred, multiple times throughout your day.
You’ve got this!
Equipment: A simple exercise mat is suitable.
