5 years on & my morning, afternoon & evening ‘Broga’ routines have become a non-negotiable, daily practices & clockwork way of life. As a personal type-II, C-PTSD survivor, I swear to Christ stretching out the traumatic physical tension in my body would have shaved decades off my mental, emotional & physical health battles had I started in my twenties. Now, I average around 2-3 hours per day in eye watering split poses, hip flexes & spine cracking front folds.

For most, an 80s Van Damme villain killin’ box split is a pretty unlikely pipe dream.

For most people (myself included for decades) cannot even touch their toes. The thought of physical strain is a tough sell to the vast majority, but getting started on a regular stretching regiment doesn’t have to be intimidating - the secret? Start small.

I won’t overload or make this more complex than it needs to be with long-winded physio or mobility lingo, for now let’s just keep this very simple. Stretching out for only 5-10 minutes each morning will begin to loosen all the tension in your body & give you a pain free day. It’s easy, free, and can be done at home without even the need for a yoga mat. Remember, consistency is king. Stick to a light stretching morning ritual for 30 days & you’ll be gobsmacked how little pain & great you feel by the end of the month. Small, unnoticeable, daily efforts all add up, in the words of Rogan…

Committing to a consistent flexibility schedule need not be a stretch (pun intended). Fitting it into your own personal routine so it doesn’t clash with other daily to-do’s will make it not only pretty damn easy but also enjoyable. These days you could set your watch by my daily stretching routine(s)...