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Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together with your knees pointing outward. Pull
your feet as close into your groin as possible. Gently push your knees towards
the floor. Hold for 15 counts.
Hamstring Stretch
Sit with your right leg extended. Rest the sole of your left foot against your
right inner thigh. Stretch toward your toe as far as possible. Hold for 15
counts. Relax and then repeat with left leg extended.
Head Roll
Rotate your head to the right for one count, feeling the stretch up the left side of your
neck. Next, rotate your head back for one count, stretching your chin to the ceiling and
letting your mouth open. Rotate your head to the left for one count, and finally, drop your
head to your chest for one count.
Shoulder Lift
Lift your right shoulder up toward your ear for one count. Then lift your left shoulder up
for one count as you lower your right shoulder.
Calf-Achilles Stretch
Lean against a wall with your left leg in front of the right and your arms forward. Keep
your right leg straight and the left foot on the floor; then bend the left leg and lean
forward by moving your hips toward the wall. Hold, then repeat on the other side for 15
counts.
Toe Touch
Slowly bend forward from your waist, letting your back and shoulders relax as you
stretch toward your toes. Reach down as far as you can and hold for 15 counts.
Side Stretch
Open your arms to the side and continue lifting them until they are over your head. Reach
your right arm as far upward toward the ceiling as you can for one count. Feel the stretch up
your right side. Repeat this action with your left arm.