32K views · 222 reactions | Pancake pose is a great hip opening pose, but if you find it difficult to sink into the stretch, try this modification: *Elevate your hips with yoga blocks and cushions *Bend your knees *Place a chair in front of you to help maintain your form *Focus on deep breathing and becoming a wet noodle as you exhale #hipopener #stretching | YOGABODY | Facebook

The 12 stretches are: 1. forward fold2. Pancake split3. Right leg stretch4. Left leg stretch5. Side bend right side6. Side bend left side7. Pigeon right leg8. Pigeon left leg9. Twist right side10. Twist left side11. Double knee to chest12. Plow Stretching before you go to bed, allows your nervous system to relax so your body and mind can recover during sleep.If you’re nervous system is not relax, and you’re holding onto tension when you go to bed, your body will not start recovering until you ar