A Morning Stretch Ritual to Start Your Day

A 5-minute morning stretch routine to connect with your body. Wake up gently, ease stiffness, and start your day with intention.

Before the day begins, there is a quiet moment. Your body is stiff from a night of stillness. Instead of rushing past it, meet that feeling with gentle movement.

A morning stretch is a five-minute conversation with your body. It can change the texture of your entire morning.

A 5-Minute Invitation

You don't need a mat or special clothes. This is about meeting your body where it is.

In bed (1 minute): Gently draw your knees toward your chest, rocking softly to release your lower back. Extend your legs long, pointing and flexing your feet to wake up your ankles.

Standing (2 minutes): Rise and reach your arms high. Breathe into a gentle side bend, first one way, then the other. Fold forward, letting your head hang heavy. Just breathe. Roll up slowly, feeling each part of your spine.

Neck & Shoulders (2 minutes): Roll your shoulders up and back, letting go of tension. Gently drop your ear to each shoulder, breathing into the sensation. Slowly, look over each shoulder.

Tip
Keep your phone out of reach. This time is for you and your body before you give your attention away.

Why Greet Your Body in the Morning?

After hours of stillness, muscles are tight. A morning stretch is an immediate response to what your body is feeling. It's a simple act of care that eases you into the day. This quiet time also has the fewest distractions, making the habit easier to keep.

The Anchor

Let the moment your feet touch the floor be your signal to begin. This isn't another decision to make; it's simply what you do when you rise. Soon, skipping this moment will feel like forgetting a part of yourself.

When Rushed

Offer what you can. One minute of mindful movement is better than none. The intention matters more than the duration.

Acknowledge Your Practice

Each day you show up is a small victory. Acknowledge it. A tool like Habit Tiles lets you mark this moment with a tap. Seeing the pattern you create becomes its own reward.

Tomorrow morning, give your body five minutes. It's waiting.

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Morning Stretch

Start your day with 5 minutes of gentle movement

5 min
Daily
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