Gently wake up your spine, relieve back stiffness, and restore flexibility with this soothing 10-minute routine. It combines mobility and stretching designed to help your entire back feel looser. You’ll release tightness from every angle, from your lower back all the way up between your shoulder blades.

Your spine can arch, round, twist, and bend to the side, and keeping it healthy requires regularly doing all these motions. This routine will not only ensure your spine goes through it’s full range of motion, but you’ll stretch the muscles across your entire back.

It’s perfect for:

• easing back stiffness after long hours at the computer
• starting your morning with calm, gentle movement
• unwinding tight muscles in the evening
• supporting a healthier, more flexible spine

Follow along with the 10-minute routine to relieve back stiffness:

Alignment Tip:

Your posture is very important to ensure you get the most out of each stretch. If you find it hard to sit up straight in a cross legged position, try sitting on a pillow or two, or even do a variation of this routine while sitting on a chair.

Move slowly, breathe deeply, and let your spine enjoy the movement, as your supporting muscles get a much needed release. This short and sweet routine can make a big difference in how your back feels.

If you want to go even deeper, check out my upcoming Relaxing Yoga Stretch series below.