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A 5-Minute Morning Stretch Routine to Wake Up Your Whole Body
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Seated Hip and Glute Stretch

  1. Start seated on the edge of a chair, so it's just supporting your bottom but your thighs are off the chair.
  2. Cross your right ankle over your left knee.
  3. Lean forward and apply gentle pressure to your right knee, pressing it toward the ground.
  4. Inhale for 4 counts; exhale for 4 counts.
  5. Continuing to breathe in the same rhythm, hold here for 20-30 seconds.
  6. Repeat on opposite side.
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