Stretching Transformation Journal
Day 12
Dynamic Warm Up

1. Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides. Hinge forward at your hips, and reach your hands towards the floor.
2. Walk your hands forward until you reach a plank position, with your hands directly underneath your shoulders and your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.
3. Hold for a moment and then walk your hands back to your feet so that your body forms an inverted V shape. Keep your legs as straight as possible.
4. Use your hamstrings to lift your upper body back up off the ground until you're standing straight.
5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Upper Body

1. Slowly uncross your legs and rock forward onto your hands and knees.
2. Inhale and arch your back downward, pushing your tailbone up and outward. Tilt your head back slightly, keeping your shoulders engaged and opening the chest. (Cow)
3. On your exhale, tuck your chin and tailbone inward, pull your shoulder blades apart, and round your spine like a cat that’s stretching or startled. (Cat)
4. Repeat this movement for 30-60 seconds.

1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
2. Bend your right knee and place your foot on the outside of your left knee, keeping your left leg straight.
3. Twist your torso to the right, placing your left hand on your right knee and your right hand on the floor behind you. Hold the stretch for the designated amount of time before repeating on the other side.

1. Start by standing up straight with your feet hip-width apart. Bring your right arm across your chest, bending it at the elbow, and place your left hand on your right elbow.
2. Gently pull your right arm towards your left shoulder while keeping your shoulder blades down and relaxed. Hold the stretch, feeling a gentle stretch in your right shoulder.
3. Release the stretch and repeat on the other side, bringing your left arm across your chest and holding for the same amount of time.

1. Begin by standing up comfortably with your arms by your side.
2. Reach your arms behind your back and clasp your hands together, fingers pointing downwards. If you can't clasp your hands together, you can use a towel or strap to hold onto.
3. Slowly lift your hands upwards towards your shoulder blades, keeping your elbows close to your sides. Shoulders remain down and relaxed.
4. Release the stretch and repeat as desired.

1. Start by lying on your side with your knees bent and your arms extended straight in front of you.
2. Keeping your knees together, slowly rotate your upper body to the opposite side, reaching your top arm across your body until it is fully extended and resting on the floor on the opposite side.
3. Hold this position feeling a stretch in your chest and upper back.
4. Slowly return to the starting position, then repeat the stretch on the other side.

1. Lie flat on your back with your arms extended out to the sides at shoulder height and your palms facing up.
2. Slowly raise your arms up over your head while keeping them in contact with the floor.
3. Once your arms are overhead, slowly lower them back down to your sides, making sure to keep them in contact with the floor the entire time.
4. Repeat this movement for several repetitions, focusing on maintaining proper form and control.
Lower Body

1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground.
2. Turn your feet so now the sides of your feet are on the ground and there is an open space between your knees.
3. Bring the soles of your feet together, pull them up towards your butt as much as you can.
4. Allow your knees to open up and drop closer to the floor.

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. Begin by sitting on the floor with your legs bent and feet flat on the ground, shoulder-width apart. Place your hands behind you, with your fingers pointing away from your body.
2. Press your hands and feet into the ground, lifting your hips off the floor. Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
3. Slowly lift your head up and tilt it back, looking towards the ceiling. Hold this position for a few breaths.

1. Stand at the top of your mat with your feet about hip-width apart. Take a big step back with your left foot, keeping your toes pointing forward.
2. Bend your right knee, keeping it stacked over your ankle. Open your hips towards the side of the mat and extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, with your palms facing down.
3. Hold for the designated amount of time before performing the stretch on the other side.

1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you and your toes pointing upwards.
2. Slowly hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight, and reach for your toes. If you can't reach your toes, you can place your hands on your shins or ankles instead.

1. Start by lying face down on a mat or comfortable surface. You can use a towel or blanket under your hips for added comfort.
2. Bend one knee and bring your heel towards your glutes. Reach back with the same-side arm and grab onto the ankle or foot.
3. Slowly and gently pull your heel towards your glutes until you feel a stretch in the front of your thigh. Make sure to keep your hips and pelvis firmly on the ground.
4. Hold for the designated amount of time before performing the stretch with the other leg.