stretch and breathe deck - 60 simple exercises

Stretching, when paired with breathwork, is a simple and effective way to relieve tight muscles, increase flexibility, release tension in the mind and body, and boost your overall well-being. This illustrated deck includes step-by-step instructions for 10 deep-breathing exercises and 50 essential stretches targeting muscles in four key regions: head and neck, upper body, trunk and lower back, and legs and feet.

The accompanying booklet provides tips for safe stretching and recommended sequences for improved posture, relaxation, strength, balance, and more. Easy to follow and appropriate for all fitness levels, these take-anywhere cards will be your guideposts on your journey to good health.

Packaged in a compact, portable box with a hinged lid, this full-color deck is an empowering tool and a thoughtful self-care gift for yourself or the fitness or mind/body/spirit enthusiast in your life. The set includes 60 stretch cards, 1 anatomy card, and a 12-page booklet.

THE BENEFITS OF STRETCHING: With a range of stretches for the face and neck, upper body, trunk and lower back, and legs and feet, this deck will help anyone improve their flexibility, mobility, balance, circulation, and coordination. Breathing brings oxygen to your muscles and every cell of your body, helping release tension and stress. Through mindful stretches and breathwork exercises intended for all levels, these cards offer practical guidance on the journey to a healthier life. 

STRETCH DECK FOR ALL AGES & FITNESS LEVELS: Many stretches offer options for standing or sitting, as well modifications for more or less of a challenge, ensuring that people of different ages and physical abilities can safely use the deck.

EASY TO USE: Each numbered card includes an illustration, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, a list of benefits, and a breathing or stretching tip. Whether you're at work or play, warming up or cooling down, you can follow one of the recommended sequences in the booklet or create a stretch routine that focuses on your specific needs.

KNOWLEDGEABLE AUTHOR: Olivia H. Miller has authored several wellness and exercise card decks, as well as a hatha yoga reference book. She is a registered yoga instructor and leads workshops and classes about energy balancing and wellness techniques.​

Perfect for: 

• Fitness enthusiasts and anyone interested in breathwork and meditation 
• Those who are intimidated by yoga and want the guidance of a simple stretching deck
• Busy professionals short on time for going to a gym or fitness class
• Desk workers who need breaks to stretch and calm their minds
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GREAT VALUE: Soup and one-pot meals are the best—they're simple and inexpensive to make yet filling and comforting to eat. They also provide great leftovers. With easy base recipes and tons of ideas for customizing a bowl of soup and dressing up leftovers, this handy deck is an arsenal of soup know-how for much less than the cost of a traditional cookbook. 

EASY RECIPES WITH VEGETABLES: More and more people are looking for ways to eat healthier and sneak more plants into their diet. This deck offers a collection of vegetable-forward and plant-based recipes that are easy to adapt for omnivores.

GREAT COOKING GIFT: Give this deck to the cook in your life alongside a Dutch oven, wooden spoon, or a stack of soup bowls. Attractively priced to make the perfect add-on gift or stocking stuffer.

Perfect for:

• Soup lovers and followers of #Souptember
• Home cooks of all levels
• Busy professionals who enjoy leftovers for lunch
• Parents seeking easy-to-customize meals
• Gift-givers looking for a lovely holiday or housewarming present or anytime gift for foodies