Getting Back Flexibility
I am a dancer and I have started to notice that I have lost flexibility in my back. So, I have decided to take immediate action. For those who know me, they are already aware of my love for yoga. I swear by it. It has helped me heal and strengthen all areas of my body. I now do yoga regularly (5 times per week) in place of ballet classes. Ballet only hurts my body now, so I do yoga to maintain my center, strength, and flexibility. Since I started doing yoga, I have gained more flexibility than I ever had in my ballet days. I just realized there is one major thing that I have not worked in a long time, my arebesque. It is a ballet pose/step that is very important to have and maintain for musical theatre (in my opinion). To get into action right away, I have added back stretching poses into my routine. It has made a huge difference in only two weeks. It is a small thing, but it will help me so much in auditions and in shows. I am happy about this small improvement I am making in myself. It will make a huge difference. I guess I could simply say that a little goes a long way.
Are you doing anything “little” for yourself?
