THE NEW WAY TO UNWIND

The perfect way to bring the benefits of yoga into your day...

WHETHER you struggle to find time or motivation to get to the studio, or have always fancied trying yoga but are worried it will be too difficult, or love your gym work out but struggle to stretch your back afterwards, or simply want a bit of mindful downtime to relax and unwind? Now there’s a new yoga-tech product perfect for you.

Inspired by yoga stretching and positions, the new Homedics STRETCH Back Stretching Mat is pre-programmed with four sequences: energise, flow, stretch and twist. Using the simple, handheld control, every treatment intensity can be customised to suit your flexibility.

STRETCH is for all, yoga-less and yoga lovers alike, you can combine your treatments with deep, slow breathing to unlock and enhance your relaxation.

There are many benefits of limbering up for the day ahead. It can help you feel livelier, more invigorated and less stressed. STRETCH guides you through a range of sequences, delivering the many benefits of calm and controlled stretching without leaving your mat. Every treatment has been designed by our yoga pro, the air chambers inflate gently to encourage your back, from lumbar to shoulders, to stretch, release and relax. Homedics STRETCH is available now from

homedics.co.uk/stretch, where Grazia readers can enjoy this unique offer using GRAZIA25 for 25% off.

ENERGISE In yoga, backbends are fantastic for boosting energy, reducing anxiety and stimulating digestion, as well as stretching the chest, neck and spine. The Energise sequence takes you through a series of back-arching positions which simulate yoga backbends such as Ustrasana (Camel Pose), Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose) and Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute).

TWIST The twist sequence gently warms your spine before leading to a sequence of twists with a similar action to yoga poses such as Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes), which is good for stimulating your liver, kidneys and digestive system, stretching your shoulders and hips, as well as general relief from fatigue, sciatica and backache.

FLOW This progressive flowing sequence encourages the spine to move freely along its length. Similar effects in yoga are achieved by alternating Cat and Cow stretches, in poses such as Bhujangasana (Cobra), benefits include stretching your back and front torso and neck, gently massaging and stretching your spine, and stimulating your belly organs.