1. Lie on your back and place your palms just below your navel.

Exhale and allo w your tummy to expand as far as you can, then focus on pulling your belly butto n toward your spine, drawing your abdomen toward the floor. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 8 to 10 times. 2. In a lunge position, lower yourself so your back knee is resting on the floor . Push your hips forward, keeping your back upright, until you feel a stretch in the front of the hip. Hold for 10 seconds, relax, and repeat. Switch legs. You can increase the stretch by reaching your arms over your head.