Why Stretch?

Stretching should be part of your daily life because it relaxes your mind and tunes up your body. Once you make stretching part of your daily routine you will start realizing the benefits. These benefits include:
1)Increase range of motion
2) Reduce muscle tension and make the body feel more relaxed
3) Improves coordination by allowing for easier movement
4) Develops body awareness. The more you stretch various parts of the body, the more you focus on them and get in touch with them
5)Prepares you for any type of strenuous activity by signaling the muscles to let them know they are about to be used
6)Helps with the body mind connection so that the body moves for its own sake rather than resisting internal and external influences
7) It feels great!
Learning how to stretch daily will enhance your quality of life by counteracting the negative effects of everyday stress. By taking the time to stretch properly, one will recognize areas of physical tension and will learn to release this pent- up emotions and muscular tightness. Give it a try and make it part of your daily routine.