Possum is your official permission slip to flop. You stay on the floor the whole time and work through cozy, 30-second holds that unkink hips, glutes and lower back while your core quietly clocks in for duty. Think “the floor is my habitat now” vibes: knee-to-chest cuddles, lazy leg lifts and gentle twists that let gravity do the heavy lifting. It’s perfect after long sits, travel, heavy leg days - or anytime you want to feel better without doing anything that looks remotely heroic.

Keep it playful but precise. Breathe in through the nose, out slow, and let your shoulders melt like you’ve discovered a sunbeam. On knee pulls, bring thigh toward ribcage (not across) to keep the hip happy. During leg-lift holds, glue your low back to the floor and imagine zipping up your abs. In the twists, reach long, let the ribs roll first, and allow the top shoulder to “kiss” the ground. Repeat the sequence on the other side, then enjoy a few extra breaths of strategic stillness. Congratulations - you just “played dead” your way to a happier spine.