Revitalize Your Body: 10-Minute Stretching Routine for Better Posture

On March 4th, 2026, Naoko Hirota, the acclaimed yoga instructor and founder of Link H Co., will launch her sixth book titled "10 Minutes a Day! Fix Your Slouching and Hunched Shoulders - Stretching to Rejuvenate by 10 Years" published by Gentosha. This latest work promises to make significant strides in health and well-being in the easy and accessible format that Hirota has pioneered.

Hirota's vision is all about learning to love oneself through health and happiness. As part of her mission, she has developed engaging content suitable for a broad audience. Her new book quickly rose to the top of the Amazon Diet Exercise rankings upon its pre-order release on February 6, showcasing the immediate demand for solutions that help improve physical condition in a manageable way.

The Book's Content

In just ten minutes a day, readers can master a proven method involving seven simple steps to unlock their full potential by relieving tension, stretching, and engaging in modest strengthening exercises for posture improvement. This is particularly appealing to middle-aged and senior readers who may struggle with physical activity. With a focus on gentle, no-impact movements performed while lying down or sitting, these stretches are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of fitness level.

When you move your body correctly, it responds in kind. Hirota encourages readers to embrace her rejuvenating stretches, leading not just to physical improvement but to mental liberation as well. The brief chapters outline the critical topics:

1. Aging Posture vs. Youthful Posture: Which one do you embody?
2. 10 Minutes a Day: Using only a towel, these rejuvenating stretches can be done with ease.
3. Addressing Hidden Concerns: Stand tall and let your posture improve various unspoken issues.
4. Good Posture vs. Bad Habits: Learn to swap negative habits for positive ones that boost your posture.

With 96 pages dedicated to transforming lives, the book is priced at 1650 yen (tax included) and will be available in bookstores nationwide as well as online.

A Message from Naoko Hirota

So many people find themselves in a battle against their changing bodies as they age, often unsure of where to begin. Hirota's signature "Beautiful Muscle Yoga" was designed precisely for these individuals, particularly geared towards those hesitant to engage in strenuous exercises. The encouraging feedback from her loyal participants, especially among the seniors, reflects that they have learned to disregard age as a barrier to personal change.

Hirota's own mother, who had long struggled with knee and back pain, experienced transformative results from the gentle stretching techniques taught by her daughter. This personal connection to the material adds an authentic layer to the book. Readers learn to face their physical challenges and can find comfort in the fact that it is never too late to start. Maintaining a positive perspective, Hirota emphasizes that engaging with one’s body correctly will yield responses of strength and vitality.

About Naoko Hirota

With the aim of creating a welcoming space for everyone, Naoko Hirota established a yoga studio after leaving her banking job, amassing extensive teaching experience. She opened "HOME," a body make yoga studio located in Meguro, Tokyo, in 2017. Her focus is on developing an original method that blends stretching, relaxing, and strengthening, captured under the ethos of "Learning to Love Yourself."

Currently operating exclusively online, Hirota facilitates an array of classes through her "Beautiful Muscle Yoga Online Salon" and her popular YouTube channel. Her social media following exceeds 500,000, and she has made numerous media appearances. Her previous books, including the bestseller that reshaped waistlines, demonstrate her knack for capturing audience interest effectively.

For more about her journey, visit her official site or follow her on Instagram and YouTube.