The Consultant's Counsel Flexibility v. Mobility | Why We Need Both
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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