Recovery Boost
Use Yoga to Recover for Real
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10m
Exclusive routine from Work IN: The Athlete's Plan for Real Recovery and Winning Results!
Relax deeply using static (still) postures, making use of the wall as a prop, to open the body and encourage deep physical and mental relaxation. Use this routine to Work IN.
Includes a pre/post practice check in — a pause to notice how you feel. These observations help you to establish a baseline of where you're at, become more aware of the effects of your practice, absorb the benefits, and increase your motivation to continue.
- Focus: recovery, relaxation
- Key muscles: hamstrings, hips, back
- When: post-workout or recovery day
- Suggested prop: wall
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