20-Minute Workout for Stress Relief

Dancing-Dog Prep

Targets: Arms, chest, abs, back, legs

A. Lie facedown with hands under shoulders, elbows in, gaze just in front of mat.

B. Tuck toes, then bend right knee 90 degrees, right foot flexed. Lift right thigh off mat.

C. Keeping right knee bent, press leg up and back to open right hip while pressing into palms to push chest away from ground.

D. Continue rotating to right until upright. Place right foot on ground beside left leg, toes pointed out. Bend right elbow by thigh, hand up.

E. Press into left palm, lift hips into bridge position, and extend right arm overhead, keeping left shoulder above left hand; hold for 3 to 5 breaths.

F. Lower hips and return to seated position. Roll back down to start. Switch sides; repeat. Do 10 to 20 reps, alternating sides.