10 min Full Body Cool Down Stretches for Recovery & Flexibility

Chloe Ting2 minutes read

Stretch your body with poses like child pose, cat cow pose, cobbler stretch, head rolls, tricep and side arm stretches, and glute stretches, followed by hamstring stretches, low lunge, pigeon pose, quad stretches, and downward dog to release tension and improve flexibility. Finish with neck stretches and slowly get up after a series of targeted stretches aimed at different muscle groups.

Insights

  • Starting with a child pose and progressing through a series of stretches like cat cow, cobbler, and tricep stretches can effectively target various muscle groups in the body, promoting flexibility and relaxation.
  • Incorporating a wide range of stretches, from hamstring to quad stretches, along with poses like pigeon and downward dog, can provide a comprehensive and balanced stretching routine that addresses different areas of the body, ensuring a thorough stretch session for overall well-being.

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Recent questions

  • How can I stretch my back and hips effectively?

    By starting with a child pose for 20 seconds to stretch your back and hips, followed by a cat cow pose to relax muscles in your neck, upper back, abdomen, chest, and hips.

  • What are some good stretches for neck tension?

    Head rolls can help release neck tension effectively.

  • How can I stretch my glutes and hips?

    Glute stretches on both sides for 20 seconds each can effectively stretch your glutes and hips.

  • What is a good stretch for hamstrings?

    Hamstring stretches are beneficial for stretching your hamstrings effectively.

  • How can I release tension in my lats and neck?

    Lats and neck stretches can help release tension in your lats and neck effectively.

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Summary

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Gentle Yoga Routine for Full Body Stretch

  • Start with a child pose for 20 seconds to stretch your back, hips, and legs, followed by a cat cow pose to relax muscles in your neck, upper back, abdomen, chest, and hips. Move on to a cobbler stretch for the hips and groins, head rolls to release neck tension, tricep and side arm stretches, and glute stretches on both sides for 20 seconds each.
  • Continue with hamstring stretches, lats stretches, low lunge for 15 seconds, deeper lunge stretches, arms raised for a stretch, pigeon pose for hips, and quad stretches. Conclude with a downward dog position, walking legs to release hamstring and calf tension, shaking hands to release neck tension, and finishing with lats and neck stretches before slowly getting up.
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