These 3 Morning Stretches Help Your Sleepy Body Wake Up

Take it from someone who’s usually up before dawn most mornings, how you move your body after a night of sleep can set the tone for the rest of your day. New York boxing instructor Ash Wilking often teaches as early as 7 a.m., but you won’t catch her rushing out of bed and racing to the studio. One of her favorite mindful movement practices is an intentional full-body stretch that helps wake her body up before she asks it to start performing.