Waking up with stiff shoulders and a tight back?

You’re not alone.

It doesn’t take an entire yoga class to shake it off.

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I swear by the Cat-Cow stretch.

And the best part?

It’s all about syncing movement with breath, which doubles down on the tension-melting effect.

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It’s what makes this stretch so effective.

Focus on slow, controlled breaths: four seconds in, four seconds out.

Try it tomorrow morning, and you’ll see what I mean.

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Your back will thank you!

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