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Stretch of the Week: Supported Hugging Knees
Our third restorative stretch for May is a gentle low back stretch. I call this one Supported Hugging Knees. You will need your yoga bolster or three folded blankets. If you have a history of low back injury, hip or sacral injury/pain, or if you have trouble getting up and down from the floor please...Read More
Stretch of the Week: Supported Side Lying
For the second week of May we will learn the Supported Side Lying stretch. As in last week’s restorative exercise, you will need to use a bolster or a set of stacked blankets. If you have any trouble getting up and down from the floor or shoulder, back or rib injuries, please do not perform...Read More
Stretch of the Week: Reclined Upper Back Backbend
May is here! Summer is just around the corner and some of us may be hitting the gym pretty hard to get ready for the warm days ahead. So for this month’s theme we will be taking it down a notch with some restorative stretches. These passive stretches are like a reset for the body....Read More
Stretch of the Week: 1/2 Lord of the Fishes
The last of April’s internal hip rotation stretches is one from the yoga world called 1/2 Lord of the Fishes. Fun name! It is also a bonus stretch because it adds an upper body twist. If you have or are experiencing any of these please refrain from doing the stretch: sacral problems, hip or knee...Read More
Stretch of the Week: Eagle Legs
For the 3rd week of April we will review an internal hip rotation movement that will also help to build stability and balance. This exercise is called Eagle Legs in the yoga world. You will need a sturdy chair for this stretch. If you have a history of hip or knee injuries (pain, impingement), hip...Read More
Stretch of the Week: Prone Double Internal Rotation Stretch
Continuing with the theme of internal rotation of the hip, for week two we will review a stretch while lying face down. This is the Prone Double Internal Rotation stretch. You will need some wall space for this week’s stretch. If you have trouble coming all the way to the floor you can perform this...Read More
Stretch of the Week: Windshield Wiper Stretch
For the month of April we will be exploring internal rotation of the hip. There are many muscles in the hip region that contribute to rotating the hip inward. Each week I will give you a stretch that will address these muscles in some way.Read More
Stretch of the Week: Self-Massage Technique
Five Weeks in March Means a Bonus Self-Massage Technique For this self-massage technique we will focus on releasing the tight fascia and muscles of the low back. You will need a tennis ball for this technique. As with beginning any exercise program, it is recommended to contact your physician, physical or occupational therapist to find...Read More