Stretch of the Month

Stretch of the Month Lying Rotation Stretch Lie on your side on the floor with the knees bent to ninety degrees. Place the arms out in front of you with the palms facing each other. Slowly slide the top hand over the bottom arm toward your chest and across to the...

Stretch of the Month Lying Rotation Stretch Lie on your side on the floor with the knees bent to ninety degrees. Place the arms out in front of you with the palms facing each other. Slowly slide the top hand over the bottom arm toward your chest and across to the...

Stretch of the Month Quadriceps Stretch Using a towel, lie on your stomach. Attach the band your right foot and pull your heel to your butt. Hold this stretch for 1 min. Repeat 3 times. Change legs and repeat 3 times. Towards Wellness Natural Oils for Winter Skin...

Stretch of the Month - Seated Neck Stretch  Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the ground. Extend your right arm along the right side of the chair. Place your left hand on the top of your head and slowly tilt your head to the left. Apply gentle pressure with your...

S-T-R-E-T-C-H of the Month The Pelvic Start by lying on the floor on your back with your feet together and your knees bent. Place your arms on your sides and part your legs so that your feet are about a hip distance apart. Take a deep breath and allow the air to...

Stretch of the Month Flexion Stretch - Chin to Chest Gently bend your head forward while bringing your chin toward your chest. Stop when a stretch is felt in the back of your neck. Hold position for 15-30 seconds. Return to starting position. (Neck in midline...

Stretch of the Month Single Knee to Chest Begin by lying on your back with both knees bent. Bring one knee up towards your chest. Perform 2-3 repetitions, holding each one for 15-30 seconds. You may feel a stretch along the lower back or buttocks area. You may also...

Stretch of the Month Modified Cobra Stretch Lie facedown on the floor with thumbs directly under shoulders, legs extended with the tops of your feet on the floor. Tighten your pelvic floor, and tuck hips downward as you squeeze your glutes. Press shoulders down and...

To release shoulder and neck tension, follow the steps below; Stand tall and slide your left hand down the left side of your body. Raise your right shoulder as your left lowers. Hold this for 10 seconds then stand straight again. Now slide your right hand down the...

Stretch of the Month Lower Leg Stretch  The peroneal muscles run down the outside of the lower leg and are difficult to stretch and so often neglected in a stretching routine. Sit in a chair with one ankle resting on the other knee. With your hands, point the foot...

Stretch of the Month Lower Back Stretch After partying in heels’ ease tension in your lower back with a simple twist. Lie down on the ground. Close your eyes and breathe deeply as you bend your knees and plant your feet on the ground, hip-width apart. Drop your knees...

Stretch of the Month Seated Hip Stretch  While in a seated position, cross your right leg over your straightened left leg. Hug your right knee with your left arm, making sure to keep your back straight. Hold this stretch for 30-60 seconds, and then repeat on the...