Stretching Together
Synchronized stretching break to re-energize minds and bodies - perfect for mid-meeting refresh.
5-10 min
2-100 people
medium
None needed
About This Game
Stretching Together is a simple physical break that gets everyone moving synchronously. Led by the facilitator or rotating volunteers, participants do gentle stretches together. This boosts blood flow, reduces fatigue, and creates shared physical experience that bonds the team.
Objectives
- Combat meeting fatigue with movement
- Boost energy and blood circulation
- Create synchronous team experience
- Model healthy work habits
How to Run This Game
Facilitator Script:
"Let's take a 5-minute stretch break! Everyone stand up if you're able. If you need to stay seated, you can do seated versions of these stretches."
Actions:
- Ask everyone to stand
- Acknowledge seated participants are welcome
- Turn on cameras (if virtual)
Tips:
- • Make it optional and inclusive
- • Demonstrate each stretch
- • Keep tone light and encouraging
Facilitator Script:
"Let's start with neck rolls - slowly roll your head in a circle. Now shoulders - roll them back, and forward. Reach your arms to the sky... now side to side... touch your toes if you can. Great! Shake it all out!"
Actions:
- Demonstrate each stretch clearly
- Hold each stretch 10-15 seconds
- Include: neck, shoulders, arms, back, legs
- End with full body shake-out
Tips:
- • Go slow - don't rush
- • No stretching to pain - gentle only
- • For virtual: stay visible on camera
- • Optional: invite volunteers to lead a stretch
Facilitator Script:
"Feel better? Take a deep breath in... and out. Let's get back to work with fresh energy!"
Actions:
- Closing breath together
- Thank everyone
- Resume meeting
Tips:
- • Notice energy shift
- • Can repeat anytime energy dips
Facilitator Tips
- Do this every 60-90 minutes in long meetings
- Turn cameras on (virtual) for connection
- Model participation - stand and stretch yourself
- Make accommodations for physical limitations clear
Common Challenges & Solutions
Variations & Adaptations
Play 1-2 minutes of upbeat music and everyone dances
Guided yoga poses that can be done at a desk
teams have used this game