Stretching before bedtime promotes better sleep by reducing physical muscle tension, easing mental stress, and activating the parasympathetic nervous system. A short, gentle, 10-15 minute routine helps you fall asleep faster, improves circulation, reduces nighttime spasms, and helps you wake up feeling less stiff. 

Key advantages include:

• Physical Relaxation: Releases tension in muscles, particularly the neck, shoulders, and lower back, reducing pain that can disrupt sleep.
• Mental Calm: Serves as a mindfulness practice that shifts focus away from the day’s stress to the body, lowering cortisol levels.
• Improved Sleep Quality: Helps transition the body into a restful state, allowing for deeper, less interrupted sleep.
• Reduced Discomfort: Decreases the likelihood of being woken by muscle cramps or stiffness during the night.
• Better Mobility: Regular, gentle, or static stretching increases flexibility over time. 

Tips for Success:

• Keep it gentle: Focus on slow, relaxing movements, such as a Child’s Pose, to avoid overstimulating the body.
• Hold stretches: Hold each stretch for 30–60 seconds, focusing on deep, slow breathing.
• Avoid discomfort: The goal is relaxation, not pain.