Ankle & Foot Joint Dorsiflexion Passive Stretches
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we present ankle and foot joint dorsiflexion passive stretches, gentle techniques for encouraging the ankle to bend using external support.
Objective
Gain understanding of how to safely stretch into dorsiflexion without forcing the ankle.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll learn to use props, gravity, or body weight to gently coax the ankle toward deeper dorsiflexion. This is especially useful if your ankle doesn't bend enough for squats or downward dog. In your practice, it helps you prepare for any pose that asks the shin to move forward over the foot. If you work with clients, it's a starting point for anyone missing ankle mobility before you add active work.
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