Spinal rotation with bent knees

This exercise lengthens and stretches the muscles of your back and abdominals. Use a pillow to soften the stretch for the morning. This stretch is great to get you ready for your day!
To do this exercise, follow these steps:

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the bed.
2. Bring both knees toward your chest, placing your hands under each knee for support.
3. Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, release your hands from your knees and slowly lower your legs to one side.
4. Extend the arm on the opposite side straight out to your side.
5. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds, taking several deep breaths as you relax into the stretch.
6. Slowly lift your knees back to center and repeat the same stretch on the other side.

A few do’s and don’ts for this exercise:

• Do keep your knees at a right angle.
• Do keep your shoulders down and relaxed.
•  Don’t hold your breath.