Feet and Ankles Stretch
Seated with the legs long, point both feet away, then pull them back toward the shins; the calves and shins stretch in turn.
How to do it
Setup
Seated on the floor, legs long and together, hands on the floor behind the hips.
Steps
- Point the toes away as far as the ankles go.
- Pull the toes back toward the shins, heels pushing away.
- Keep alternating slowly, knees straight.
Common mistakes
Bending the knees as the toes come back: keep the legs long so the calves stretch. Curling the toes hard when pointing: point through the ankle. Rushing: slow changes, a short pause at each end.
Breathing
Steady with the rhythm.
