Your neurons will thank you. Ivan Pantic/E+/Getty Images If business casual indefinitely means your "good" pajamas, you’re probably spending the majority of your time in your decidedly non-ergonomic couch office. As the pandemic carries on, your daily stretch habit to combat the physical strain of WFH life may be falling to the wayside. But you might want to bring it back front and center, because stretching changes your brain in ways you might not expect. What Does Stretching Do To Your Brain? "As a part of a total exercise program, static stretching can serve to increase blood circulation to the brain , reduce stress and tension, and help with improvement in mood," says Dr. Nailah Abdulbaaqee , M.D., a provider at One Medical. That’s because of the way your mind and body interact when you sink into that forward fold. Increased blood flow to your brain can boost your energy along with your mood and mental clarity , leaving you more prepared to grapple with your day’s tasks. Stretching isn’t all about warming up or cooling down from your workout, says Ali Duncan , a yoga instructor and the founder of Urban Sanctuary, the first women-run, Black-owned yoga studio […]

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