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A 5-Minute Morning Stretch Routine to Wake Up Your Whole Body
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Alternating Side Stretch

  1. Start by sitting in a cross-legged position.
  2. Lean to your left side and place your forearm on the ground. If you can't reach that far, support yourself using your left palm or fingertips instead.
  3. Reach your right hand up and over toward the left side of your space.
  4. Rotate your chest up to the ceiling.
  5. Inhale for 4 counts; Exhale for 4 counts.
  6. Continuing to breathe in this same rhythm, hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds.
  7. Repeat on opposite side.
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