Stretching Tips

Sleep Like a Baby: A Guided Stretching Routine for Better Sleep

27 Feb, 2025

Tossing and turning at night? Waking up feeling like you fought a battle in your sleep? If your body is stiff and restless, it’s no wonder your sleep quality is suffering. But don’t worry—we’ve got a solution that doesn’t involve counting sheep! A simple Thai-inspired stretching routine before bed can help your body relax, release tension, and ease you into a deep, restful sleep.

Why Stretch Before Bed?

Think of your muscles like rubber bands. After a long day of sitting, standing, and stressing, they tighten up. Stretching before bed helps:
✅ Release tension in key areas (hello, tight hips and shoulders!)
✅ Improve circulation for deeper relaxation
✅ Calm the nervous system and prepare your body for rest
✅ Prevent waking up feeling stiff and sore

Your Easy, Pre-Sleep Stretching Routine

Try these simple Thai-inspired stretches to help you drift off into dreamland:

1️⃣ Seated Forward Bend – Sit with your legs extended, reach for your toes (or your knees if that’s a stretch!), and take deep breaths. Loosens up the lower back and hamstrings.

2️⃣ Supine Spinal Twist – Lying on your back, bring one knee across your body, twisting gently. Relieves lower back tension and preps you for relaxation.

3️⃣ Legs Up the Wall – Lie on your back and rest your legs against a wall. This improves circulation and calms the nervous system. Bonus: it feels amazing!

4️⃣ Reclining Butterfly – Lie back with the soles of your feet together, knees dropped outward. Opens up the hips and promotes deep relaxation.

Supercharge Your Sleep with Thai Massage

Want to take relaxation to the next level? A Thai massage session at Bodhi Thai Massage helps release deep muscle tension, improve circulation, and calm the body—setting you up for your best sleep ever.

Book your Thai Reflexology massage today and wake up feeling recharged, refreshed, and ready to take on the day!

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