Yoga Practice:
Ankle Rolls
Overview:
Ankle Rolls are a yoga warm up that help to mobilize the ankle joint and engage and lengthen calf and shin musculature.
Instructions:
From a seated or standing position, extend your right leg so that the foot and ankle are in a position to move freely. Begin circling the foot at the ankle, repeating several times and gradually expanding the movement to explore your range of comfort.
Reverse directions and continue circling. Then return the leg to its original position and pause before switching sides.
Helpful Hints:
To support your balance during Ankle Rolls, hold the back of a chair or the edge of a desk.
Never overdo or force any yoga movement. If you begin to experience discomfort or pain, release the posture. Find a variation of the posture that serves your body and practice best.
Practice with self-compassion and non-judgement.
Ankle Rolls can be done standing, sitting in a chair.
Content from NYCDOE YMTP² curricular materials