After a Day of Sitting, Do This Yoga Sequence to Ease Tight Muscles

This hip-opening stretch is a great way to relieve tightness in the lower back.

• After hugging your knees into your chest for a few breaths, separate your legs, holding onto the outside edges of your flexed feet with your hands. Keep your arms on the outsides of your legs.
• Gently use your upper-body strength to equally press both knees to the floor below your armpits. Try not to tense your shoulders or chest, but keep everything relaxed.
• Stay like this for five deep breaths.