Stretch It Out
By admin | September 30, 2008
When you wake up, what is the first thing you usually do? Most people yawn and stretch their bodies. Even
small children do this without ever being taught to do so. Even cats and dogs stretch. Instinctively, the
brain knows that the body must move for the brain to become fully in gear. When you stretch, it is like
a million ignition switches have been turned on that tell the brain, “Let’s get ready to go!”
There is no reason that this same principle cannot be applied to your brain at any time of the day. Especially
if you have a job that is sedentary, your brain can be lulled into brain wave activity that is similar to sleep.
You have probably experienced this as sleepiness or a general brain fog. To avoid this, get up from your
chair at regular intervals and stretch your body. When you are engaged in a sedentary activity, such
as computer work or book study, stop once every hour or so to stretch your body. Start with the neck
and shoulders and work your way down to the leg muscles and feet. Try to move the muscles in all
directions. Breathe in as you hold the stretch for about five seconds, and then release as you exhale.
Soon, your blood will be circulating more effectively throughout your body, delivering fresh oxygen to
your tired brain.
Topics: Brain Education, Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee | No Comments »