10 Minute Full Body Stretch

Yoga With Adriene2 minutes read

Start with a sequence of yoga poses flowing from Cow to Cat Pose, Downward Facing Dog, Crescent Lunge, and Puppy Pose, focusing on breath and mindful movement. Transition through each pose with attention to alignment, engagement of muscles, and conscious breathing for a comprehensive yoga practice that includes relaxation and stretching.

Insights

  • Transitioning between various yoga poses like Cat-Cow, Downward Facing Dog, and Crescent Lunge emphasizes mindful breathing, body alignment, and muscle engagement for a holistic practice.
  • Incorporating a range of stretches and poses, such as twists, hamstring stretches, and neck circles, in sequences like Puppy Pose offers a comprehensive approach to relaxation, flexibility, and overall well-being in yoga practice.

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Recent questions

  • How do you perform Cat Pose?

    Start on all fours, wrists under shoulders, knees under hips. Inhale to drop belly, exhale to round spine, transitioning from Cow Pose to Cat Pose. Focus on conscious breath and stretching in each movement.

  • What is the key focus in Downward Facing Dog?

    In Downward Facing Dog, focus on arm rotation, engage the core, and stretch the body. Ensure proper alignment and extension while pressing into the mat with your hands and feet.

  • What are the key points in Crescent Lunge?

    In Crescent Lunge, focus on engaging the thighs, pressing the back foot down, and extending the neck. Maintain balance and stability while feeling the stretch in the front of the body.

  • How do you transition to Puppy Pose?

    To transition to Puppy Pose, perform twist stretches, hamstring stretches, seated stretches, and neck circles. Gradually move into the pose for a deep stretch and relaxation.

  • What is the final step in the sequence?

    Finish the sequence with Puppy Pose, focusing on twists, hamstring stretches, seated stretches, neck circles, and final relaxation. Allow your body to unwind and release tension for a complete practice.

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Summary

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"Flowing Yoga Sequence for Flexibility and Relaxation"

  • Start on all fours, wrists under shoulders, knees under hips, inhale to drop belly, exhale to round spine
  • Move from Cow Pose to Cat Pose, focusing on conscious breath and stretching
  • In Cat Pose, bump hips left, gaze to left hip crease, then bump hips right, gaze to right hip
  • Transition to Downward Facing Dog, focus on arm rotation, engage core, stretch
  • Move into Crescent Lunge, focus on thigh engagement, back foot pressing down, extension in neck
  • Transition back to Downward Facing Dog, repeat sequence on opposite side
  • Finish with Puppy Pose, twist stretches, hamstring stretch, seated stretches, neck circles, and final relaxation
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