Stretches for when you need to wind down! Virgo inspired.

HAPPY VIRGO SEASON!!!

I can’t believe these months are flying by so quickly! We’re at the end of August, we’re wrapping up summer, and you know what that calls for? A nice way to wind down from all of the summer crazies. Ha. But I don’t know if I can wind down for another few months because WEDDING.

Anyway! Virgos, I got something for ya!

Your Sweat Horoscope:

You know that exercise is necessary for a healthy body, but that doesn’t mean you necessarily like killing yourself with burpees and box jumps all day. You know the importance of a solid stretch routine that will put your body back in balance.

Your stretch routine: Play some relaxing music and hold each of these moves for at least 1 minute on each side! Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth as you slowly slide deeper and deeper into each stretch. This routine will open up the tightness in your muscles – especially the back, the hamstrings, the hips, and the chest!

#1. Pike x 1 min hold

The pike will stretch out your hamstrings and lower back! Think about reaching the crown of your head as far forward toward your toes as possible instead of just trying to touch your face to your legs.

#2. Straddle x 1 min hold

This will stretch out your inner thighs and hips! Try to flatten your back and reach your chest towards the floor.

#3. King Pigeon Stretch x 1 min hold ea side

This stretches the hip flexors, quads, and total back. If you’re not able to hook your foot into your elbow, start slow by simply holding your toes with your hand.

#4. Low Lunge x 1 min hold ea side

Stretches your hip flexors. Make sure to create space between your belly and your upper thigh! Really push with your hand and open up your heart!

#5. Camel x 1 min hold

Opens up your chest like crazy! If it’s too much to lean all the way back, place your hands behind your back and support yourself as your lean backwards a little at a time.

#6. I.T. Band Stretch x 1 min hold ea side

Stretches your lower back and your IT band. If grabbing onto the outer part of your foot is crazy, then simply grab onto your calf. A slight knee bend is ok as you begin to work on your flexibility.

#7. Flying Pretzel x 1 min hold ea side

Stretches your back and hamstrings. If holding onto the outer foot is too intense, hold the calf with a slight bend.

#7. Single Leg Forward Bend x 1 min ea side

Feels so good for the hamstrings! Make sure both of your feet are facing forward and really push your hips back!

I hope you find this relaxing! Allow yourself some time and space to practice this routine. Don’t rush. Ease yourself slowly into every pose. Hold. Breathe. Find the comfort in the discomfort.

If you want to see the entire printable, check out my Pinterest! Do you like stretching or is it something you often neglect because you don’t have time?

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