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What is the meaning of pandiculation? Unlocking Your Body's Natural Reset

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Did you know that the satisfying full-body stretch you do upon waking or after a period of inactivity has a name? This involuntary, simultaneous yawn and stretch is called pandiculation, a hardwired neurological response observed in humans and many mammals. It’s a vital, instinctual process that prepares your body for movement.