Tight muscles? Have thought about doing yoga or some type of stretching for a while now but don’t know where to begin? Want to get back into a yoga practice?
A great place to start is 5 breaths per pose.
For each pose you do, whether it’s basic stretching or a yoga sequence, hold that stretch for 5 deep belly breaths.
Fill up your lungs – all the way in, all the way out.
Feel your muscles and nerves relax with each exhalation.
Move onto the next pose.
Dynamic stretching is a form of active movement that isn’t about holding a stretch…
But rather taking your body through ranges of motion that will better prepare you for a workout.
Dynamic stretching activates and warms up your muscles, improves your body’s range of motion and flexibility, and increases power.
Quick example: standing torso twists, arm circles, leg kicks, + an active yoga sequence.
All you need is 5-10 minutes before each workout to perform these!
Static stretching, or holding a stretch for an extended period of time, should be left for the end of your workout.
Happy stretching ♡
x Corie
