For a sore, tight, or tender lower belly, Bridge Pose can really help you stretch things out. Whenever I'm feeling tight around my hips or stomach, this is one of the first poses I take on my mat! Focus on pushing your hips up and slightly toward your toes. Even the tiniest adjustment can make a huge difference here.
- Lie flat on your back with your arms along the sides of your body, palms facing down. Bend your knees, placing your heels as close as you can to your bum.
- With your palms and feet pressing firmly into the ground, lift your hips up. Keep your palms on the mat, or clasp your hands together below your pelvis, extending through your arms. Or you can also bend your elbows and rest your hands on your lower back. If your feet are close enough, you can also hold your ankles.
- Stay here for five deep breaths, lifting your hips up as high as you can.
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