Stretching Transformation Journal
Day 15
Dynamic Warm Up

1. Stand straight up, comfortably, with your arms by your side.
2. In one motion, lift your straight arms as high as you can above your head, while coming up onto the balls of your feet to your tippy toes.
3. Then, in one motion, lower your straight arms and stretch them as far back behind you as you can while rotating your feet back onto your heels. Do this VERY slowly to make sure you can actually balance on your heels!
Upper Body

1. Begin by sitting or standing with your spine straight and your shoulders relaxed.
2. Slowly tilt your head to the right, bringing your right ear closer to your right shoulder. You should feel a stretch on the left side of your neck.
3. Hold the stretch, breathing deeply and relaxing any tension in your neck and shoulders.
4. Slowly return your head to a neutral position and repeat the stretch on the left side.

1. Start by sitting or standing up straight with your shoulders relaxed.
2. Slowly turn your head to one side, trying to bring your ear as close to your shoulder as possible without lifting your shoulder.
3. Hold the stretch feeling a gentle pull on the side of your neck.
4. Slowly return your head to the starting position and then repeat on the other side.

1. Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips.
2. Lower your hips back towards your heels as you stretch your arms out in front of you, palms facing down.
3. Rest your forehead on the floor and keep your arms active by reaching forward through your fingertips.
4. Take a few deep breaths, inhaling and filling your lungs with air and exhaling to release any tension or stress.
5. To release the pose, slowly walk your hands back towards your body, lifting your head and sitting up.

1. Begin on your hands and knees on a mat, with your hands positioned under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
2. Arch your spine down towards the floor, lifting your head and tailbone towards the ceiling. This is the "cow" position.
3. Round your spine, dropping your head and tailbone towards the floor. This is the "cat" position.

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
2. Slowly raise both arms straight up above your head, forming a "Y" shape with your body.

1. Stand facing a corner with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms raised to shoulder height on either side of the corner, with your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle.
2. Lean forward into the corner, keeping your arms and elbows in place, until you feel a stretch in your chest muscles. You can also step forward with one foot to deepen the stretch.
3. Hold the stretch, breathing deeply and focusing on relaxing your chest muscles.
4. Slowly release the stretch and come back to standing.
Lower Body

1. Lie on your stomach with your legs straight and arms extended out to the sides, forming a ’T’, with your palms face down.
2. Keeping your left leg straight, lift your right leg off the floor, bend your knee, and cross your right foot behind your left leg and up towards your left hand. You’re aiming for a diagonal movement of the right foot towards the upper right part of your body.
3. Hold for the designated amount of time before performing the stretch with the other leg.

1. Start in a high plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
2. Step your right foot forward between your hands, keeping your right knee directly above your ankle.
3. Lower your left knee to the ground and slide it back until you feel a stretch in your left hip flexor.
4. Hold for the designated amount of time before performing the stretch with the other leg.

1. Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
2. Cross your left ankle over your right knee, creating a "figure 4" shape with your legs.
3. Use your hands to gently pull your right knee towards your chest, feeling a stretch in your left hip.

1. Start by sitting on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
2. Bend one knee and bring the sole of your foot to rest against the inside of the opposite thigh.
3. Inhale and lengthen your spine, then exhale and gently hinge forward from your hips, keeping your back straight and your chest lifted.
4. Hold for the designated amount of time before performing the stretch with the other leg.

1. Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Spread your fingers wide and press them firmly into the ground.
2. Lift your knees off the floor while keeping them slightly bent. Gently straighten your arms and legs, forming an inverted V-shape with your body.
3. Lengthen your spine, keeping your neck relaxed and your gaze toward your navel.

1. Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Take a wide step to the right with your right foot, turning your right toes out slightly.
3. Keeping your left foot planted, lower your body down into a squat, pushing your hips back and keeping your chest lifted.
4. Hold for the designated amount of time before performing the same stretch with the other leg.