Stress Free Stretch

About This Class

Desiree guides students through a calming, approachable floor stretch sequence that methodically opens the hips, lower back, and side body. The class begins with half straddle variations — rocking side to side to warm up the hip joints before easing into lateral stretches and gentle twists that target the QL and intercostals. A full straddle fold with optional block support follows, and the sequence then moves into bound angle (butterfly) and hero's pose, both offered with block modifications. Seated spinal twists with eye-tracking cues and a brief squat transition add gentle rotation throughout the spine. The class closes supine with happy baby, straddle legs, and floating butterfly before returning to a seated position. Throughout, Desiree emphasizes folding from the hips rather than rounding, using palm presses on the thighs to encourage circulation and relaxation, and listening to the body — making this ideal for those dealing with tightness from sitting, lower back tension, or general stress.