About Stretch Yoga
Wind down with this stretchy and relaxing easy flow concentrating on hips opening, twists, bends and folds. While you will be moving from one asana (pose) to another with correct use of breath, you will be stretching hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, hips, abdominal, back and shoulders. We use a dynamic stretch first before we move into a static stretch which we hold for up to several breaths between 15 to 60 seconds.
Who is it suitable for?
This class can be ideal after cardio exercise when muscles are still warm or it can be a perfect practice on its own. We start with easy, gentle warm up so the muscles will get prepared enough to be able to progress to deeper and more demanding stretches. During each class we will try to get a tiny, little bit closer to a split, bridge, side split or deep fold which doesn’t mean we will have to perform these poses. We use them as our guidance.
Anyone is welcome to join this class, less or more flexible as we will offer convenient adjustments.
Structure of the class
Opening with breath awareness
Gentle warm up and stretches with introduction to sun salutations
Deeper stretches and repetitions
Seated postures and cool down
Closing in Savasana
Benefits of Stretch Yoga
- Helps to ease anxiety and stress
- Calms body and mind and relaxes nervous system
- Promotes mental health and physical well-being
- Helps to improve breathing
- Increases range of movement and flexibility
- Improves strength and builds muscles
Prepare for Stretch Yoga
WHAT TO WEAR: Any comfortable clothes that can stretch and will not restrict you from movement. No shoes, only bare feet or socks.
WHAT TO BRING: Only bring mat with you, block is not required however if you feel you need one for support, you may bring your own. Unfortunately, we do not have spare blocks or mats available within the studio.
CURRENTLY I only teach Yoga for corporate and private sessions. Please contact me for more details.
