Yoga Poses To Relieve Tension In Your Calves

Ever had those days where you’ve danced the night away in your 4 inch heels and not only do your feet hurt when you get home but the following morning your calves are so tight you can barely move? I had one of those this weekend so out came the yoga mat on Sunday…

I find these are really good exercises to help relieve tightness in the calves.

Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

• Standing in Mountain Pose, lift your arms up and dive forward into a Forward Bend, keeping your back flat and your hands on the floor or wooden block.
• You can keep your legs straight or bend your knees slightly depending on your flexibility and comfort.

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)

• Starting on all fours with your knees hip distance apart and your hand shoulder width apart and fingers facing forward.
• Move your hands a little further forward, tuck your toes under, lift your hips to the ceiling and straighten your legs.
• Press your fingers into the mat and drop your heels down towards the mat. Your heels don’t have to touch the floor just pulling down towards the floor will give you a good stretch.

Low Lunge

• Starting in mountain pose, standing tall with your arms at your sides. Inhale and raise your arms straight up and join the palms of your hands.
• Step your right leg back, one leg length and bend your left knee to a 90-degree angle.
• Now drop your right knee to the floor, keeping your lower belly engaged and extend your lower back.
• Keeping your arms raised over your head, rotate your upper arms inwards to broaden your back and gaze upwards.
• Repeat on the other side.