5 Stretches for Travelers
I liked this article “Best Travel stretches” Via Weightwatchers.com. I have my own little routine of retorative yoga poses for my hotel room and toe scrunches (ala Die Hard), but the following are great as well — adapted from Zeer’s Travel Yoga. These ones are a little different from what I normally do as you actually do them while you travel. Ignore the strange faces, your back will thank you for it. These saved my back this weekend after too much time on a plane.
Loosen up pose
Try this one while waiting in line to check in or board your flight. Place your hands on your hips with your legs hip-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Make wide, full circles with your hips. Next, place your hands on your lower back, fingers pointing downward. Tighten your buttocks and stretch your upper back backward. Breathe and relax into the stretch.
Friendly neighbor pose
Here’s the perfect stretch when you’re stuck in a seat for hours. Sit near the edge of your seat with your arms on the armrests, holding the sides with your hands. Gently stretch your chest up and forward, and tilt your head slightly backward. Relax and breathe into the stretch.
Crossed leg twist
While sitting, cross your left leg over your right. Place your right hand or elbow on the crossed knee. Gently turn your body to the left and look behind you. Switch legs and twist the other way.
Shoulder rolls
If you’re driving this summer, you can ease some of that tension when you’re waiting at a traffic light or stuck in traffic. Raise your shoulders to your ears, hold, breathe and then drop. Roll one shoulder and then the other in wide circles in both directions.
