Strengthen and Stretch Your Spine
Physical Focus
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21m
Engage the back muscles then stretch them out in these sequences, relieving stiffness and encouraging mobility and ease of movement.
Props needed: A blanket to kneel on if required.
Mat direction: Either - you choose.
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