Purpose: This variation of pigeon pose is more relaxing and allows skaters to deepen the stretch by settling into it for an extended period of time. This is also a great pose for those who have to sit a lot!
Focus: External hip rotatation, turnout, hip flexibilty, low back flexibillity, back tension relief
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Foundation: Lying down single leg ham...
Purpose: Using a stretch strap can help skaters get into a deeper hamstring stretch, especially if they can't get a good grip on their leg. Keeping one leg bent ensures that the skater keeps the hips square and even while stretching.
Focus: Hamstring flexibilty, square hips, alignment
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Advanced: Pancake stretch
Purpose: The pancake can help skaters prep for the middle splits. In a pancake stretch, the skater folds forward, which mainly targets the hamstrings, but the legs are open, which also works hip rotation. The difference between the pancake and the middle splits is that in a pancake stretch, the p...
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Foundation-Advanced: Lying down IT ba...
Purpose: The IT band can get very tight for skaters and can be a limiting factor in their flexibilty. This stretch uses a band to help hold the leg in a static position to feel the stretch.
Focus: IT band flexibilty
