Are you at home this weekend and looking for a “feel good” workout?
Get the body moving and feel better in under 30 minutes.
All you need is a mat and some space.
You’re going to sweat a little bit and get a good flow going at the same time.
Get ready to open up!
Below is a print format of the workout – the video version is found in our iWellness Life app.
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AT HOME FEEL GOOD AND STRETCH WORKOUT
Active Leg Lowering to Bolster
- Start by lying on your back on a mat, with a foam roller or a bolster at your feet.
- Raise both legs directly up into the air, keeping the knees as straight as possible.
- While keeping a stiff abdomen, slowly lower one leg down to touch the bolster while keeping the other leg in place.
- Slowly return to the start position, and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
- Repeat on the other side.
Dynamic Hip Opening Flow
- Step forward into a lunge position and place your hands on the floor in front of you.
- Reach the hand nearest to the front foot up towards the ceiling while rotating your torso towards your front foot.
- Reach and rotate back down towards the floor, then reach and rotate all the way back up again.
- Return to a plank position, and push yourself up into downward dog – with your hips up and hands overhead.
- Step forward into a lunge on the other side and repeat the same sequence.
Walkouts
- Start by standing with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Reach your hands down towards the mat, and slowly walk your hands all the way out to a plank position.
- While keeping your hips in line, and abdomen tight, walk your hands all the way back up to the standing position.
Quadruped Hold with Single Leg Lift
- Start on your hands and knees on the mat.
- Point your toes into the floor, and lift your knees 1 inch off the floor.
- Keep your shoulders directly over top of your hands, hips over knees, and abdominals tight.
- While holding this position, fully extend one leg all the way out behind you.
- Try to keep balanced, and avoid rocking side to side.
- Repeat on the other side.
Swimmers
- Start by lying on your chest on the mat, with arms and legs fully extended.
- Raise one leg upwards, while raising the opposite hand upwards.
- Return to the start position, then do the same on the other side.
T-Spine Rotations with Rib Grab
- Start by lying on your side on the mat, with your top knee bent to 90 degrees towards your chest.
- Extend your arm closest to the mat fully, and bring your opposite arm to hug your ribs.
- Gently rotate your torso open, while giving a gentle pull on the ribs and exhaling.
- Return to the start position, and repeat on the opposite side.
Jump Squat
- Start by slowly descending into a squat by sitting back into your hips and knees.
- Push the floor away and fully extend your hips and knees, leaving the floor as you come upwards.
- Land softly under control while keeping the knees in line with your hips and feet, not allowing them to cave inwards.
- Repeat for desired number of repetitions.
Extended Puppy Pose
- Start on your hands and knees on a mat.
- Walk your hands out in front of you while keeping your hips high.
- Drop your forehead down to the mat. Breathe and relax for the desired amount of time.
Crocodile Breathing
- Lie on your chest, with your hands stacked, supporting your forehead.
- Take a deep breath in, lasting about 4 seconds. Hold for a count of 2-4 seconds, then exhale for 4 seconds.
- Focus on expanding your ribcage in 360 degrees, as if you had a balloon inflating in your abdomen.
- Find a natural rhythm, and repeat for desired time or number of breaths.
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