{"id":17733,"date":"2017-06-11T05:19:09","date_gmt":"2017-06-11T12:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/?p=17733"},"modified":"2025-05-28T13:38:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T13:38:10","slug":"6-moves-to-help-you-relax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/6-moves-to-help-you-relax\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Moves To Help You Relax"},"content":{"rendered":"

6 Moves to Help You Relax<\/h2>\n

At the Dolce Diet, we are far more than a nutrition brand. We are an overall health, wellness and longevity brand. Your health is measured by more than just what you put in your mouth or how much you can back squat. It\u2019s important to decompress and relieve any stress you may be holding onto. Perform these simple yoga moves to help you unwind, as stress is linked to higher mortality rates and shorter lifespans. So relax with us so that we can all go on to live long, fruitful lives!
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1. The Chair<\/h3>\n

\"chair\"\u2022 With feet together, breathe in as you bring your hands above your head.
\n\u2022 Stretch them up a bit more to feel a slight, comfortable stretch (primarily felt in the lats).
\n\u2022 Bend your knees and inhale.
\n\u2022 Stay in this position for about 60 seconds.
\n\u2022 Stand back up and repeat.
\n\u2022 Repeat 4 more times.
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2. And the Cow Jumped Over the Moon<\/h3>\n

\"cow-pose\"\u2022 Starting on all fours with your hands safely planted on the ground, keep the shoulders straight.
\n\u2022 Now inhale, bringing the tailbone upwards.
\n\u2022 Then let your belly drop down.
\n\u2022 Lift your head up.
\n\u2022 Repeat 4 more times.
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3. Up the Mountain<\/h3>\n

\"yoga-mountain-pose\"\u2022 Start standing upright with keep your feet together.
\n\u2022 Your shoulders should be rolled back (think ballet posture), and the spine should be straight.
\n\u2022 Activate both your thighs and the lower section of your belly and keep your eyes closed.
\n\u2022 Bring your hands together to the center of your body (\u201cprayer\u201d hands).
\n\u2022 Hold for up to 3 breaths and relax.
\n\u2022 Repeat 4 more times.
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4. The Locust (slightly more advanced)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

\"locust\"\u2022 Start lying face down on the ground.
\n\u2022 Make sure the palms are facing the ground.
\n\u2022 Engage the core and lift the upper torso and legs at the same time.
\n\u2022 Hold in that position for 10 seconds then relax.
\n\u2022 Repeat 4 more times.
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5. The Back Bend<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

\"Backbends\"\u2022 Kneel down to the floor and place your hands on your hips.
\n\u2022 Stretch your torso as you bend backwards and bring your hands to the heels of your feet.
\n\u2022 Hold and stretch for 10 seconds and relax.
\n\u2022 Repeat 4 more times.
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6. London Bridges<\/h3>\n

\"bridge-pose\"\u2022 Lay on your back on the floor.
\n\u2022 Bend your knees at a 90 degree angle.
\n\u2022 Hands should be on the ground right beside you, palms facing down.
\n\u2022 Lift your hips off the ground (as far as you are able to) and balance yourself.
\n\u2022 Be sure to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground with even weight throughout.
\n\u2022 Engage your core muscles and hold for 20 seconds and relax.
\n\u2022 Repeat 4 more times.
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