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A 5-Minute Morning Stretch Routine to Wake Up Your Whole Body
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Forward Fold

  1. Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Hinge your torso from your hips.
  3. Fold into your legs.
  4. Inhale for 4 counts; exhale for 4 counts.
  5. Continuing to breathe in the same rhythm, hold here for 20-30 seconds.
  6. Option: Wrap your hands around the outside of your feet, calves, or thighs for a deeper stretch.
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