In this unique episode of The Consultant's Counsel, Kelsey Creveling dives into the crucial differences between flexibility and mobility, and how these physical attributes impact our daily lives, work habits, and overall well-being. Recorded outdoors in a refreshing change of pace, Kelsey, dressed in workout clothes, brings a practical and engaging perspective to the topic.

Key Highlights:

Understanding Flexibility vs. Mobility: Kelsey breaks down the definitions and distinctions between flexibility and mobility, explaining how each plays a vital role in our physical health and daily activities.

Real-World Applications: Discover how the principles of flexibility and mobility extend beyond the physical realm, influencing how we live, work, and interact with the world around us.

Yoga Teacher Insights: As a recently certified yoga teacher, Kelsey shares her firsthand experiences from training, highlighting how the differences in flexibility and mobility manifest in various practitioners.

Yoga Postures for Everyone: Kelsey introduces a series of yoga postures that are easy to incorporate into your routine. These poses are designed to be portable and effective, helping to reduce stress, increase energy, relieve muscle tension, and improve joint mobility and muscle flexibility.

Recommended Yoga Postures:

Samasthiti / Tadasana | Mountain Pose
Benefits: Grounding, Focus
Ardha Chakrasana | Half Moon Pose Prep
Benefits: Shoulder Stretch, Side Body Stretch, Leg Strengthening
Ardha Chakrasana | Half Moon Pose - Sideways Bend Left/Right
Benefits: Full Side Body Stretch, Stimulates Digestion
Ardha Chakrasana | Half Moon Pose - Backward Bend
Benefits: Front Body Stretch, Metabolism Boost
Uttanasana | Forward Fold
Benefits: Stress Relief, Spine Lengthening
Ardha Uttanasana | Half Forward Fold
Benefits: Low Back Strengthening
Urdhva Hastasana | Upward Salute Pose
Benefits: Stretches Shoulders, Improves Digestion
Garudasana | Eagle Pose - Left/Right
Benefits: Balance, Focus, Joint Mobility, Spine Lengthening, Core Strengthening
Seated Toe Stretch
Benefits: Release Foot Tension
Bitilasana | Cow Pose
Benefits: Spine Warm-up
Marjaryasana | Cat Pose
Benefits: Spine Warm-up
Cat / Cow Pose with Over Shoulder Lookback
Benefits: Neck + Spine Stretch
Tabletop Wrist Stretch - Hands Forward/Hands Back/Hands Left & Right/Hands Flipped Over
Benefits: Relieve Strain from Typing
Balasana | Child’s Pose
Benefits: Restoration, Gentle Spine, Hip, Thigh Stretch
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana | Upward Facing Dog Pose
Benefits: Energy Boost, Counteracts Prolonged Sitting
Adho Mukha Svanasana | Downward Facing Dog Pose
Benefits: Gentle Inversion - Brain Blood Flow, Hamstring Stretch
Utthita Ashwa Sanchalanasana | Runner’s Lunge Pose
Benefits: Leg Flexibility + Strength
Utthita Parsvakonasana | Extended Side Angle Pose
Benefits: Side Body Strengthening, Balance, Energy Boost, Improve Wrist Mobility
Baddha Utthita Parsvakonasana | Extended Side Angle Pose
Benefits: Chest Opening, Strengthens Pelvic Floor
Baddha Trikonasana | Bound Triangle Pose
Benefits: Chest Opening, Additional Hamstring Stretch
Trikonasana | Triangle Pose
Benefits: Blood Flow Stimulation, Spinal Twist
Virabhadrasana II | Warrior II
Benefits: Leg Strengthening, Circulation + Respiration Stimulation
Viparita Virabhadrasana | Reverse Warrior
Benefits: Side Torso Stretch, Lower Body Strength
Kumbhakasana | Plank Pose
Benefits: Whole Body Strength
Chaturanga Dandasana | Low Plank Pose
Benefits: Whole Body Strength
Sarvangasana | Shoulder Stand Pose
Benefits: Boost Energy
Halasana | Plow Pose
Benefits: Shoulder, Back, Neck, Hamstring, Calf Stretch
Ustrasana | Camel Pose
Benefits: Full Front Body Stretch, Improved Spinal Flexibility, Emotional Release, Improve Mental Focus
Supta Matsyendrasana | Supine Twist - Left/Right
Benefits: Spinal Mobility, Chest Opening
Shavasana | Final Resting Pose
Benefits: Restoration + Relaxation, Mind-Body Connection, Improved Digestion

Tune in to this episode for practical tips and insights that will inspire you to enhance your flexibility and mobility practices, both on and off the mat.

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