I’d like to start doing regular stretches, either daily or 3-4 times a week, whatever is best. Do you have any beginner programs and tips to share?
I’d also like to incorporate a ~5 minute plank workout I found online. I think stretches should always been last, so I should start with the planks, right? Does doing 5 minutes of planks warrant a warm up before starting?
I do 5 sun salutations (look up ashtanga videos… these can be as simple or as intense as you want, there are a lot of variations depending on your capability) the minute I get out of bed. I go pee then I am on the mat.
I have been keeping that going for about a year.
I used to do more (10) of higher intensity, but less frequently and in the afternoon as part of a workout, but I would go through periods of not doing any.
since starting every morning with a quick set to wake up my entire body, it’s been transformational for my entire day: better posture, better balance, just generally spending more time mentally and instinctively in my body.
I thought you wrote ‘I go pee on the mat’ and I was confused for a bit
that’s more of an advanced pose, wherein I stand on my hands and try to tightly control my piss flow so that it dribbles into my face which helps me attain the golden energy restoration.