Stretching Routine for Flexibility | Kathryn Morgan
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- Stretching Routine for Flexibility | Kathryn Morgan
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This is a ballet stretching routine to help improve your flexibility. This is a follow-along set of exercises that you can do at home that will work every muscle you need as a dancer. The key to getting limber is not only stretching but holding the positions. So we hold each stretch at least 30 seconds. This is a great thing to do after a ballet class or any type of workout.
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I started ballet at 50 went on pointe at 52 stayed with it until age 70. Now at 82 decided to challenge myself. I found your videos and they are perfect. Thank you so much for posting.
Wow, that is amazing!! Keep it up for sure, extremely impressive and will keep you very healthy
2020 anyone? I love this.
Me too! I really love it. It’s a week now that I’m following this routine. Thank you for making this video, Kathryn 😊. I’ve achieved the side splits, but middle splits are a nightmare for me (both straddle and the other version), and also with the straddle in the air my legs don’t open a lot. However, with the other hip stretches like the “Indian” one and the “double attitude” one I can go quite forward. Why is this?
Arianna Sacco bc the middle splits are more about inner thighs and hamstrings than hip muscles
@@DestinyHopeLou Thank you for the explanation :).
I'm doing this 1 week. Really nice!
The best
I'm 40, male, and I'm so close to doing a split I could scream. THANK YOU for this video. I've watched it many times as a split is my goal!!! Won't be long now! 💪 😇 ♥
YAYY im proud 😊
Are you there yet?
oh my god good for you your such an icon
Nice, Im also a guy and since I picked up ballet, getting flexible is a big goal since as guys it comes harder for us ^-^
I almost cried because this video gives me so much comfort. I used to do it *every* day for a very long time and now I'm coming back to it. It feels like a save space❤
i cried because of pain HAHAHA
omg me too!! I used to do this all the time and now it's like my comfort video❤
I love how it feels like she is actually teaching us in real life, like she's talking to us. It makes it easier to understand.
I know! Right?!!
Agreed ^ ❤️
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Hey Kathryn!
By doing this 5-6 times a week, I finally achieved my splits! I was trying to get into them for six months and since my hips are really tight from years and years of horseback riding, well you simply loosened them up. Thank you so much for your videos, every time you post something I am so happy to sit down and watch your video. Please keep up the good work. lots of love, Hanna
hnnkmty That’s amazing! I’d love to get there. How many weeks/months did it take you?
i have been doing this for a month and i am 3 inches to the ground with splits
Gurl same ive done 6 years of dressage and ive transitioned over to ballet
same FINALLY got my left split! it took forever but im so happy !!
I’ve done this for 5 days and im 1 inch away 😀
EDIT: I GOT THERE ON BOTH SIDES!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
EDIT EDIT: I GOT THERE ON BOTH SIDES WITH A PILLOW! 😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸
EDIT EDIT EDIT: I GOT THERE WITH TWO PILLOWS!
EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT: IM JUST RANDOMLY STACKING OBJECTS (MOSTLY PILLOWS)!
Could you maybe do a video on what stretches are safe to do before class and what stretches are not safe to do before class? That would be really helpful!
that would be great
This is by far THE BEST stretching video there is online.
Agreed 🎉❤(:
So I'm thinking about taking adult ballet classes, I'm 21 and I'm overweight. I saw this video and said "let's give it a try".
So I spent about 45 minutes running in place, doing a few squads, free dancing every now and then and when I feel warm I started.
Since I have never taken a ballet since I was 3 (I lasted 2 days) I am obviously not the most flexible person in the world. So I did my best, as far as I could, trying to follow each advice on keeping my knees straight and my back straight and basically not forcing myself to any point of actual pain.
I just finished, even not doing it to its full extend and complexity I feel great, my legs are so relaxed and so is my back, I'm not sore at the moment and I'm happy.
Amazing video, I'll try to do a bit more every day until I improve. Keep the great job going!
Good for you! Thank you for sharing your story😊
Woohoo!! Keep up the good work 💪 you got this beautiful!
I hope you have achieved your goal. 😊
did you end up taking classes? =)
Great for you! Keep working hard!
when you've been doing ballet for like 8 years but you still can't do the splits ;-;
Absolutely love Kathryn❤️🙏. Her online classes have been such an important part of my dancing!! She’s so informative and explains everything so well! Thank you Kathryn❤️
Hi kathryn!! I hope you see this!! I did ballet for all my life but I quit a year ago and now I am coming back, everyone my age has been on pointe for a little less than a year so I’m not too behind but it’s very nerve racking to be new and I did your stretches before my class and I found a noticeable difference! I love you so much!!!!
Can you do a pre-performance warm up routine?
This is my favourite stretching sequence of all time. I’ve been doing it every day for a little while now and I already notice a difference! I started taking adult ballet classes 6 months ago and I love it so much. Your videos have been so helpful for me Kathryn! Xx
❤❤❤(:
i used to do this after ballet class every day in quarantine and it's kept me so flexible! haven't followed the actual video in a while since i essentially have it memorized and i came back to it today just cause i felt like it and it's literally the best stretching routine
I used this routine consistently last summer and I managed to do the splits for the first time ever! Thank you Kathryn, Im much more flexible now and the stretching helped with yoga too!
I'm a recovering dancer... after a 3 week interval, I started stretching again... Today is probably my fourth or fifth day consistently doing stretching routines, usually 30-45 minutes long, and I finally got my square splits, with just a hair's width distance from the ground. I alternate between 2 stretching routines, but one of these 2 are yours, so really thanks for this quick but effective routine, it is my first time getting square splits so I'm overjoyed!!!
OMG!! this is the best stretching routine I have ever done, totally recommend. leaves me feeling so relaxed and helps increase my flexibility!!!
👍🏻
Great Video! Was wondering if you can do a video on these two topics? A - Types of costumes and B - Your top 10 ways you've seen people stretch incorrectly?
yes please!
No this is too simple
I love your class, Kathryn. You made me go back to ballet after 30 years. I’m 56 now and I can still handle it thanks to you!
Kathryn I was doing your routine and I realized...
I was finally getting splits!
After three months I am less than a hand length from the split!
How often a week did you do this routine?
This routine is amazing! I was an amateur dancer in high school and college but haven't danced in many years. I've done regular yoga, but I found my flexibility slowly slipping away. I had no idea you needed to hold for 20-30 seconds to improve/maintain flexibility! Just 2 weeks of doing this routine and I've almost got my side splits back and my 2nd split is about 5 inches further along than it was. I'm loving the beginning barre classes, too. I'm already getting some of my old strength and agility back. It feels amazing! Thank you so much, Katherine.
I've done ballet since I was 4 and I've NEVER been able to get down into my splits, my hips have always been too tight... I tried this stretch out for the first time yesterday and oh my actual lord... I didn't realise how stiff I actually was. I think for all those years I've been doing very superficial stretches, so I'm super excited to see if this one works out! Thank you so so much!
After all these years, this videos is one of my favorites streching classes
I've never done any sort of ballet, but at 69 I've been looking for a great stretching routine, to increase circulation and strengthen my bones. This feels wonderful, to do this after my basic Pilates. Can't do a full split, but not trying to, just awesome stretching and I'm getting more flexible. Thanks!
Wow I almost have my splits! Thank you!!!
I love how you're just so real and sweet. like its amazing that there are still people out there who can be real and honest. keep up the amazing work :)
Every time I finish these a “That was wonderful” comes out. Thank you for this video! Gentle enough for my out of shape body but packs a punch.
I’ve been doing this routine for about a week and I’m already seeing improvements! Thank you!
Question- Did anybody else’s pets try to, “ help”, you do this stretch? My big orange kitty was trying to help me the whole time.
Hiya! Sorry I'm a bit late to this comment but yea when I stretch my cat and dog "try to help me the whole time!😂" it's werid
My cat only tease me by fleximg his flexible spine ksksksks
my adorable puppo has tried to "help" me by sitting in front of my leg in side split and climbing up on my back while i'm reaching for my toes.
Same! I’ve been doing it for 5 days and I can already feel and see a noticeable difference. I feel great :)
I did this three times and it's already helping
I took dance all my life growing up. I lost my flexibility after studying in college and working full time. She reminds me of my dance teachers from when I was younger, it brings back so much nostalgia. Feels good to be doing this again, just like when I was younger 💘 thank you this is my favorite stretching video ive found yet
I’m going to start this today along with a 10 minute ballet warm up and see how my flexibility progresses. I used to to ballet for a little while when I was younger but have since not gone back as I fear that I may be too overweight and inflexible to participate. I’ll update with results on 31st December. 🩰🤍🌸
I literally follow this video every single day. Favorite stretch routine. I love to pause the video and add my own variations but I love that it's only 20 minutes long so if I only have a short period of time to get a stretch in, I get the essentials. Thank you so much for making your vids! Love your content.
could you do a video for back flexibility and lower back pains?
Congrats for getting 1 million views!!!❤
This is the best stretching video I have ever seen. I have got all of my splits because of this! Kathryn is helping sooo many people. ❤
Also I am in grade 5 for ballet and I am still going todo the point classes on this channel!!!❤
Back again, trying to not lose all my flexibility while my studio is closed due to Corona. Such a great routine♥️
This is probably my most watched video on youtube! I use it all the time! Thank you thank you thank you!
I watch this all the time too! (:🩰
Can you do a video on how not grip your quads
Thank you Kathryn for this brilliant stretch routine. It has become my regular routine. My husband kept walking through the room in which I was strenching during each pose. He finally said ‘ one daft shape after another’. I take that as a complement, 😆
Finally a streching routine that does not kill my knees, but is also challenging enough. I will definetly start doing this after my pole workouts. I am like less than 10 cm away from my splits, hopefully this will help me get there finally.
At 48 I’ve regained most of my flexibility. So appreciative of your videos and beautiful poses.
I’ve been feeling sciatica/piriformis pain in my left leg lately-I did this tonight and it completely went away! I’m so grateful!
Can you do a stretching video on how to prevent shin splints? When I got them I didn’t know what to do and I don’t want them again. Please do one.
Thank you Kathryn: I am enjoying starting back to ballet class: these stretches are a great addition🪷
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I do this all the time Kathryn, please never take it down :)
One of the best stretching videos out there!!! I love how you keep it safe and simple!
I agree
This sequence is so good! I finally got my split after doing this consistently for 2 months
I’ve been doing this stretching everyday since the quarantine started and it feels so good and definitely helps flexibility
For the leg stretches in the beginning, if you don’t have as good flexibility and are having trouble getting your leg up enough to feel a stretch without rounding your back to actually reach or leg, you can use a thera band! Just wrap it around your heel and pull!
Anyone watching in 2021? I love doing this after my daily ballet classes 😊
It's amazing to see the progress in your videos, each video is visually better than the previous one! I love the colors in this one, makes it fun to watch and stretch with you :)
2022 and still doing this 3-4 times a week!😊
2 years later and I still find myself coming back to this video whenever I want to stretch at home. This gives me motivation to keep conditioned
Stretch every day have been an athlete all my life ! Thanks for all your inspiration and sharing your special gift
I love this stretch routine. It makes me feel really great! Thank you so much Kathryn.
thank you!! I was starting my daily stretching routine when I saw this video. Sooo helpful
thank you! this video keeps me in check, i just realized i speed through all of the stretches, if im doing them by myself
Been using this routine since 2019 ♡
In self isolation, I have been doing ballet class every day at home (last week I did your advanced ballet barre and the one christopher gave), and this was exactly the video I needed for after class! Thank you times a million!
finaly I achieved my split! I have watched this video many times and so I want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉(:
You're such a good teacher Katie!! You could totally be a yoga teacher as well
Thank you so much for this! Between working out and chasing after my kids, I'm constantly in need of a good stretch routine. I'm always looking for follow along stretch videos that do more than the standard 5 second hold and this was perfect. If you could make a follow along for upper body/back flexibility that would be amazing!
Every time I’m sore this video hits all the right spots!!
I have been so grateful for all of your classes and workouts during these crazy times we are in. Genuine, pleasant and sincere, I love your classes :) Thank you xx
This help me do the splits thanks Kathryn!
I’ve done this routine on and off for a while now and I’m so happy because I can now do all of the advanced quad stretches in the splits section!!!
tthank you so much. been out of the dance scene for a few years. your videos are getting me back there again and im loving it
So great - I’ve a former dancer and gymnast really wanting to connect with my old training and get some flexibility back, this was just perfect
did this routine for the first time in three years, and it’s still amazing❤️
I’ve been doing this stretching routine two or three times a week since I started getting back into dance and exercise after an injury. It’s the only decent video I’ve found that really gets into every single muscle in the legs and hips, and having very tight hips and a temperamental lower back, I feel so much better afterward! I am now a yoga block (flat width) away from achieving my front split for the first time ever. I will update when I get to the floor! Thank you so much Kathryn! 💗💗
This is amazing! It addresses feet and hip bands and so much more usual videos don’t, and thank you for reminding me to keep my back straight! It helped!
My go to stretch routine! Brilliant and useful for anyone!
Been getting back into dance after 10 years out due to illness... Looking for a good flexibility routine to follow that I can do... My hips are very loose but my hamstrings are so tight (I was bedbound for 7 of those years) this routine has been so helpful and I feel closer to my splits now then I did when just stretching them like I did as a child... I will be doing this routine 1 or 2 times a week plus my weekly class and then building up to every day as I get more flexible... Thank You 😊
This is amazing! I've just done this stretching routine once and I already see progress! I'm so happy that I found your channel, keep up the good work!
I found your channel last night and I love it. I finally got my left splits last night after a long time away from regular classes. Am doing this stretch routine daily now. Thank you. You are a great teacher.
I’ve been doing this stretch video for 2 years now. Feels fantastic every single time!!! Thank you Kathryn!!! 💕💕💕💕
Even though I'm a figure skater and not a dancer, I still find most of your videos helpful! Even though dance and skating are very different, the artistry,flexibility, and grace are needed in both
Thank you so much. Your voice is encouraging and I went deeper into my splits than ever before!
this is one of my favourite stretching videos to pop on. i'd love to see an updated version if anything has changed
I like the routine and I LOVE and appreciate that this video comes without background music.
Thank you so much for this stretching routine and your piece of advice, Kathryn!
Ideal pace for me! And 25 minutes is what I need to stretch after a ballet class.
My flexibility is currently at about -10. Like, I can't even sit up straight on the floor with my legs in front of me. Core strength is also something I need to work on. I've never been this unathletic in my entire life. Very frustrating. But this stretching routine always gives me a little boost of confidence after my workouts. Whenever I come back to this routine, even after a longer break, it doesn't take very long to show results which is very encouraging.
Thanks for your video! I am taking aerial classes and I have been doing your stretch video to help improve my pike and straddle
I'd done this video before but I've been doing it every day or so recently - it's really been my go-to stretching during quarantine. Thank you so much Kathryn!
I love this stretching routine! Ive been doing it everyday and i am really seeing a difference! Thank youuu
Please do more workout and flexibility videos?!?!? These are really helping me prepare for my summer intensive!! ❤️
I know this is an older video, but I love it! I like how you mention that it's ok to do every day. I wish others would say how often you can do their workouts, so we know what not to overwork and to rest.
This stretching routine really really helped me in doing some of the ballet classes you gave me. I haven't been able to go to regular classes because of COVID, so it's really nice that you set this up for us. Thank you.
2020 quarantine me love this. Still working toward point shoe and this somehow really helped me.
Thank you so much im a male dancer who just started dancing and this has been really helpful I can already see changes after a few stretches you're a miracle worker
When I think about arching my back whik e doing these stretches I get a whole different level of stretching!
I'm doing this as well as pre-pointe exercises every day. I'm building up to my splits and getting on pointe. Super helpful, thank you!
Thank you so much Kathryn for this, I have always avoided stretching as I am not naturally flexible, but this is really helping me to stick to it and even enjoy it. I really appreciate your calm, strong and stable guidance, just that alone is really helping me right now.
Really enjoy this stretch routine and has helped me go from inflexible to be able to do my splits!! Thank you Kathryn!
Thanks so much for this video! I have mild cerebral palsy, which means I have really tight muscles in my legs. I used to dance growing up, but never came close to splits. I’ve been doing this video for a couple weeks and I’ve seen so much improvement. Not at a split yet, but I believe I can get. I can already reach my ankles with the head to knee stretch after always only being around my knees.
I have a question about straddle splits. It’s a huge struggle for me to turn in my knees at all in that position even a little. Any tips for that? In a lot of ways straddles are harder for me than full splits, though neither are easy.
Thank you!! time just flew by when i was following this and it's so smooth and comfortable.
My favourite stretching routine out there!!
Thank you so much! This is really helping me stay in shape over this COVID-19 break. Thank you!
I’ve done lots of yoga but am starting ballet for the first time as an adult. I learned a lot of new pointers from this video that were new and insightful. Thank you so much Kathryn for generously sharing your hard won experience & expertise! Great video!
2023 I’ve got splits on both sides ❤❤🎉🎉🎉 thank you katheryn❤❤❤
🎉🎉🎉 (: awesome 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉!!!!!