Knee Hug Stretch

Video Transcript

"This traditional stretch is called the Knee Hug. Now you're going to love this stretch. This stretch is very effective for even after you've done all your other stretches, after your workout or maybe you've had a really stressful day and you just need to take a time out, just to relax. So during this stretch, really focus on your breath. Deep inhales, complete exhales, in through your nose, out through your nose. And just soften your mind. So let?s take it on down. Bring your knees in towards your chest. Just close your eyes. Again breathe in through your nose, out through your nose and as you're in this position, just take a nice deep swallow. Loosen up your tongue, loosen up the jaw, just let it go. Soften your brain, soften your eyebrows and just imagine that your cheeks are just sliding right off of your face and you're melting into your mat. Now if want, you can just do a slight little massage of the spine by rocking back and forth and just focus on you. Now while you're doing the Knee Hug, you can hold that pose and just relax for one minute or even on up to five minutes. And that is your Knee Hug."