Relaxing Total Body Stretching Workout for Stress Relief and Better Sleep—Before Bed Stretches

Regardless of what workouts or daily chores we’ve been doing, sometimes what we need most is just some rest. Or perhaps a good stretch. Or some quality sleep.

Well, here is one of our most popular stretching routines, one that is bound to help stress melt away and get you ready for bed.

In fact, this specific style of stretching helps you lower stress and clear your mind before going to bed by moving from more active stretches (to burn off any residual energy) to more passive stretches (to bring your heart rate and breathing rate down) to prepare for sleep.

Pro tip: consider getting ready for bed before tackling this routine, as many people want to go directly to sleep after the last stretch. Trust us.

What are you doing to keep the stress down these days? Any tips to share?