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Sitting in a cramped airplane on a long flight can be downright uncomfortable. The good news is that you can stretch your body without even leaving your seat. These easy yoga poses can be done even in economy class, and they'll help fight the stiffness that comes with sitting for hours.
As you do this simple sequence to stay flexible, remember to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and get up to walk around the cabin when you can. That's especially important if you have one or more risk factors for deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a blood clot that typically develops in the legs. Pregnancy, paralysis, heart disease, and smoking can up your odds. Even if you're not at risk for DVT, these moves will help you arrive at your destination limber, refreshed, and ready to enjoy the sights.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Preventi...
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What is Venous Thromboembolism? Page last reviewed: February 7, 2020.
