STRETCH LESSONS: LOWER BODY

STRETCH LESSONS: LOWER BODY

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STRETCH LESSONS: LOWER BODY
  • Butterfly Stretch

    Sit down on the floor or ground with your legs in front of you. Reach forward and grab your right foot. It is OK to bend your knee to help your hand and foot connect. Gently pull your right foot up towards your groin bending until it is at a comfortable spot and the sole of the foot is facing you...

  • Hurdle Stretch

    Sit on the floor with your back straight, one leg stretched behind so that the heel is touching your buttocks. The other leg is extended forwards with toes pointing upwards. Stretch your arms straight out in front of you and slowly arch forward until you can grab your toes with your hands. Hold f...

  • Pelvic Tilt

    Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent. Flatten your back against the floor by tightening your abdominal muscles and bending your pelvis up slightly. Hold for a few seconds. Repeat.

  • Ankle Roll

    Roll your foot around with the heel up to move the ankle joint; switching the direction that you roll periodically.

  • Knee to Navel Stretch

    First you will grab a yoga strap and lay down on your yoga matt on your back. Put the yoga strap behind your knee pulling your knee towards your navel. let your leg rest slightly outward, while keeping your other leg as straight as possible.

  • Hamstring Stretch

    Lie flat on either the ground or a mat with the legs fully stretched out. To stretch the right leg, bend the right leg and place the strap across the ball of the right foot. Hold the strap in both hands. Keep the left leg extended on the ground with the foot flexed. This should push the thigh and...

  • Standing Hip Stretch

    You will put one foot behind the other, digging the ball of the foot into the floor. Then you will put your hands on your back and push your pelvis forward. Be sure to switch legs and repeat.

  • Wall-Assisted Hip Stretch

    Put your palm on the wall at shoulder height. Then put your right leg over your left and push your hip away from the wall. Don't forget to do the opposite for the other side.

  • Quad Stretch

    Stand on one leg. If you need support, hold onto something solid, such as a wall or chair, for support. Bend your right knee and bring your heel toward your buttock. Reach for your ankle with your opposite (left) hand.
    Stand up straight and pull in your abdominal muscles. Try to keep your knees n...

  • Scoop

    Standing with one leg forward and one leg back, bring both arms down and up toward your front foot, getting a stretch in your hamstring. Repeat on the other side.

  • V-Sit and Reach

    Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you with knees straight and feet upright. In a slow, steady movement, lean forward at the hips, keep your knees straight, and slide your hands forward. Extend as far as you can.