There is nothing better than starting off the day with a Bridge/Dome Yoga Pose. It opens up the whole anterior chain of the body (front side). We are so often sitting and flexing these muscles forward when we walk, even when we sleep we rest in a fetal contracted position. More often than not most people usually have a very "over-active" and tight front side, namely the in the area of their hips and shoulders. As a result the back side of the body is usually very "under-active" and underdeveloped. This leads to a lot of lower back pain, pain in the shoulders and neck, dysfunction in movement and it even impairs ones breathing.
So every once in a while throughout the day I try and just open those muscles back up with the Bridge/Dome Pose. Not only does it stretch and relax your anterior chain, you are contracting and strengthening your posterior chain, namely your glutes (butt) and posterior deltoids (rear shoulders).
If its too difficult for you to get your body all the way off the floor at first, regress the movement by resting on the crown (top) of your head, so that your neck can support your upper body when elevated. And remember what ever progression your at, to tuck your chin in towards you when coming down out of the pose, so as to not hurt your neck on the way down.
Have a great day guys!
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