Aging comes with many amazingand some not-so-welcomedchanges.

This could be due to a decrease in physical activity,tight muscles, arthritis, or pain.

Your hinged knee joint, for instance, is able to move forward and back.

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It can also move outward and inward a bit.

So the time is now to take action and increase your range of motion.

Child’s Pose Breathing

If you’re a yogi, you’re likely quite familiar with child’s pose.

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Get into the proper position, rounding the whole length of your spine.

Take a dramatic exhale, hold for a second, and then breathe in through your nose.

As you inhale, your focus should be on filling your back up with air.

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Raise your hips, then repeat the motion.

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Do this for a few minutes.

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