You don’t have to do this only in the morning – feel free to also use at night if you’d like! This allows gentle opening of the hips, hamstrings and lower back, especially if you sit for the majority of the day.
OPTIONAL PROPS: A blanket or pillow (to elevate the hips if necessary or if it feels good)
Contraindications (just in case you are tight anywhere):
IF YOU ARE INJURED OR HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL BEFORE PRACTICING (as always, you are responsible for your own body)
-If you have any sciatica issues, sit on a blanket/pillow/block to elevate the hips to help take the pressure off or avoid this practice if it’s really aggravating or painful
-Any lower back issues, avoid slumping forward/rounding the back and try to keep the back as straight as possible in any forward folds
-Avoid dropping the head if you’ve had any whiplash
-If there’s any sharp pain in the knees, stop the exercise or use props under the knees like pillows to alleviate any pressure
-If hamstrings are tight, feel free to keep knees bent in any of these movements
