Stretch and Surrender: #29 Prone-On-Elbows Stretch

Benefits: Stretches and increases flexibility of the lower back muscles.

METHOD: Lie on your stomach. Prop yourself up on your elbows. Keep the legs hip-distance apart. Let the upper body sag to the floor. Keep head neutral, ears in line with your shoulders. Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Repeat 3 times.

Tip: A good stretch to do while watching TV. Try to gradually increase the amount of time in this stretch to 3 to 5 minutes, with just one repetition.

*For those yoga folks out there, yes, this is "the cobra" pose.