Stretching in between workouts is an excellent way to protect your muscles and joints. Here is a basic stretch routine you can do as either a cool down post workout or in between workouts:
Reclined Leg Stretch Series each leg
Upper leg extended toward ceiling, with back body on the ground for 6 breathsUpper leg extended toward ceiling with head & upper back curling up into a sit up for 3 breaths
Upper leg out to the side with back body on the ground for 6 breaths
Upper leg across body with back body on the ground for 3 breaths
Lower Body Thread the Needle each leg for 6 breaths
Happy Baby for 6 breaths
Downward Facing Dog for 12 breaths
Pigeon Pose each leg for 6 breaths
Revolved Side Angle for 3 breaths each side
Half Splits Twist (IT Band Stretch) for 3 breaths each side
From a Low Lunge Position w/back leg down and front leg straight (in half splits) place
same hand as back leg down on mat between legs (aside upper, inside straight shin) & twist
over straight leg.
Frog Pose Variation for 3 breaths each leg
Downward Facing Dog for 12 breaths
Standing Forward Bend for 12 breaths
Standing Forward Bend for 12 breaths
Forward Fold Center/Right/Left
Twist Right/Left
Switch which leg is in front of crossed legs
Forward Fold Center/Right/Left
Twist Right/Left
Simple Heros Pose with Eagle Arms 6 breaths each arm
Right Under Left Arm, Pull Elbows up and hands out
Left Under Right Arm, Pull Elbows up and hands out
Childs Pose for 12 breaths
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