We’ve all heard it said, "You have to be good to yourself." But in our over-scheduled society, does anyone really have time? If we don’t take care of our bodies, however, we’re headed for trouble. That’s why it’s important to invest in some self-care now and then to assure your body will be ready for whatever your schedule may throw at it. Follow these simple stretches so you can destress and be ready to take on life’s daily tasks. Standing Poses Opting for a change in your routine is a good refresher for your body. Incorporating some yoga moves to your stretching routine will bring balance and provide tension release for your body. Tree, warrior and eagle are a good starting point for beginners. These poses are easy to do wherever you can fit your mat and work by stretching out your legs and core. Protip: If you want a more challenging option try these yoga poses in your spa. If you want a challenge in your spa give the eagle pose a try, cross one leg over the other and one arm over the over. Any standing pose in your hot tub will provide a thorough stretch with the added benefit of heat and buoyancy. Seated Poses Seated poses will work your core strength while allowing you to stretch your body. The infamous lotus pose is a yoga classic: this pose consists of sitting cross-legged with a straight back and arms extended. Another sitting pose you can try adding to your stretch routine is the boat pose: pull your legs into a V-shape with the rest of your body. Be sure to work slowly at your own pace; the boat pose is also a core burner so you can customize the pose to your level of strength. Pro Tip: Your spa has many seating options which allows you to choose a fully immersed experience or practice a pose from a cool down seat which immerses less of your body. Anything Goes The great thing about incorporating yoga stretches to your routine is the multiple poses that you can practice and customize to fit your needs. If you’ve never practiced yoga and aren’t familiar with yoga poses, that’s totally fine. The benefits of yoga extend to even the simplest of moves so you can still work on improving your balance and flexibility in any pose. Downward dog and mountain pose will stretch your back, core, and arms. Just 15 minutes a day will help you decompress and keep your body and mind running smoothly. Pro tip: As you soak, try a stretch that is comfortable while working parts of your body, try holding the position for several seconds as you breathe deeply. As you feel more comfortable, take the stretch deeper. The benefits of yoga will lead to complete body and mind wellness and improvement of health. No matter what your yoga abilities are, stretching your mind and muscles and investing in some self-care is time well spent.