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Stretches

IT Band Stretch Series
IT band stretches - something we could all use more of! The IT, or iliotibial, band is the fascia that connects from the outer hip to the...
Aug 17, 2023


Standing Shoulder and Chest Stretch
This is a really powerful stretch and very easy to do - all you need is a wall! So many of us spend too much time hunched forward over...
May 6, 2022


Spinal Twist Core Stretch
This is one of my favorite stretches for cooling down and stretching out after a yoga class or workout, and I’m sure if you have taken...
Apr 24, 2021


Multi-Tasking Stretch!
For busy people who like to get the most out of their moves: here is a stretch for your arms, legs, and core, all in one!!
Nov 15, 2020


Wrist Stretches
Wrists help us do so many important motions in our daily lives, but we rarely (if ever) think about taking care of the joints and muscles...
Aug 23, 2020

Balancing Hamstring Stretch
My muscles have definitely been feeling very tight from so much sitting around and studying, especially my hamstrings. I typically do the...
May 7, 2020


At-Home Fitness
I personally get very antsy when I have to stay inside for long periods of time, so here are some videos and resources for at-home workouts!
Mar 23, 2020


Partner-Assisted Deep Back Stretch
Bringing flexy back with this partner-assisted back stretch! I learned this technique at Stretch Lab Old Town, and it’s a great way to...
Mar 5, 2020


Mermaid Stretch
I just got back from New Zealand a few days ago, which was so beautiful and warm, and I got to enjoy lots of beaches and water, so I...
Dec 4, 2019

Ballet Leg Swings
In ballet class, we often take leg swings in attitude to warm up and stretch out our legs and hip flexors. "Attitude" is the ballet term...
Oct 20, 2019


Side Plank and Leg Stretch
Side planks are really great for working your obliques and improving your balance, but if you want an even greater challenge, try adding...
Sep 20, 2019


Yoga Mermaid Pose
I think pretending to be a mermaid is required when you're at the beach! If you want to be a yoga mermaid (yes, that's a thing!), then...
Aug 31, 2019


Bird of Paradise Pose
The bird of paradise is a challenging yoga pose I learned recently that I really love! I am still working on it and hope to get my leg up...
Aug 1, 2019


Yoga Bow Pose
Channel your inner warrior with the yoga bow pose stretch! This is a great back strengthener and abdominal stretch, and a good challenge...
Jun 5, 2019


How to Stretch for Splits
I did a post about how to stretch towards the splits when I first started this account, and thought I’d do one again because people often...
Apr 28, 2019


Yoga Gomukhasana Stretch
This leg stretch is called gomukhasana in yoga, which means cow face pose - which I think is kind of a funny name, but it’s a great...
Feb 24, 2019


Figure 4 Stretch
Go figure! This is called a figure 4 stretch, because your legs make the shape of a 4. It’s a great stretch for your hips, glutes, and...
Jan 27, 2019


Barre Hamstring Stretch
Here are two stretches for your hamstrings. You can do this using a barre or a countertop or table depending on what is available to you!...
Jan 20, 2019


Yoga Stretch and Strength Series
Oh hey there! Just stretching it out! Here is a series of moves that both stretches and strengthens - best of both worlds! To start, move...
Dec 30, 2018


Crow Pose
I took my last class at Barre and Soul of 2018 today, and I finally got to take the Buti Yoga class that only happens every so often! It...
Dec 21, 2018


Happy Baby Stretch
I am happy as a baby on this fine Sunday, so what better stretch to do than the happy baby? It is super fun in addition to being a great...
Dec 16, 2018


Camel Pose
We often say Wednesday is “hump day”, but I feel like the next few weeks are “hump week” with finals and papers and everything going on!...
Dec 9, 2018


Barre Back Stretch
This is one of my favorite stretches and you can use a countertop, a table, a barre - anything that’s about the height of your hips!...
Nov 5, 2018


Strap-Assisted Chest and Side Stretch
This is a good stretch for your chest and lateral core muscles. Having a strap or something to hold can help you get deeper into the...
Oct 14, 2018


Standing Quadricep Stretch
A simple but effective stretch! This is great for your quadriceps. You can do this holding onto a barre or wall with one hand for more...
Sep 23, 2018


Yoga Plow Stretch
Ever feel like you’re just plowing through the week? Then this stretch is for you! This is called the plow pose in yoga and is one of my...
Sep 16, 2018


IT Band Leg Stretch
Looking for a new leg stretch? This is IT (pun intended)! Here’s a stretch I learned recently at yoga class that’s really great for your...
Sep 9, 2018


Yoga Compass Stretch
Orange you glad it’s a long weekend? I sure am, so I am having an orange-themed day with my outfit and lunch! I started the day off with...
Sep 1, 2018


Supported Pigeon Stretch
A restorative hip opener stretch that takes the traditional pigeon up a notch. For the last few weeks, I’ve been working out at my...
Aug 5, 2018


Spinal Twist Leg Stretch
Spinal twist and leg stretch.
May 5, 2018


Cobra Core Stretch
A pose that combines a core stretch and back strengthener!
Nov 5, 2017


Shoulder and Upper Arm Stretch
Relax and release your neck, shoulder, and upper arm muscles.
Oct 8, 2017


Butterfly Fly Away!
The classic "butterfly" hip stretch! If you were in dance as a child like me, I'm sure you have done this stretch many times and wiggled...
Sep 17, 2017


Seated Neck Stretch
A gentle but effective stretch for the side of your neck.
Aug 20, 2017


Barre Leg Stretch
A stretch for thighs and lateral abdominal muscles.
Aug 13, 2017
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