Boost Recovery with Full Body Stretch Yoga for Athletes

This is a Breathe and Flow yoga class for athletes to boost recovery. Also very suitable as a beginner yoga class. When resting you don't want to go crazy with your practice but still move the body a little. This class is ideal for that!
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00:00 Introduction
00:40 Practice
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Breathe and Flow is a yoga and lifestyle channel owned by Bre and Flo Niedhammer. Knowing that the body benefits from movement while the mind benefits from stillness, we share our philosophy of mental stillness through the fluidity of a strong practice. Bre and Flo are Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) with Yoga Alliance® holding the highest certifications as E-RYT500, and are also Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Providers (YACEP). Combined they are trained in Vinyasa yoga, Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, Myofascial Release (MFR), pre- and postnatal yoga, Functional Movement, Animal Flow, Kinstretch, Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) mobility training, Functional Range Assessment (FRA) and Anatomy Trains Structural. Bre and Flo have taught at several premium yoga studios for many years and are teaching their teacher trainings, retreats, and workshops around the world. They currently live in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Learn more about them and their certifications on their website: www.breatheandflow.org/about
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[@squirrelssquirrelsandmores4148]

I love everything about this: the session, the pace, the instructor, the dialog and his voice, the background...all of it. Please do more 30 minutes recovery stretch for athlete videos!

[@davidoconnor3930]

Fuxlc squirrels

[@justanotherhuman1865]

Add some squirrels in the background too

[@xxpierrot]

I agree, this migth be the best yoga class video ever created

[@NoLimitElz]

Very helpful. Will be doing this every week now!

[@kentlanticse2483]

I fell asleep at the last position, no ones talking and then I realized it ended already. It's relaxing, thanks man.

[@carlosspeidel8282]

same bro

[@BiG__Disgruntled]

When that happens I just say, "I guess my body needed the extra rest."

[@pauljackson7296]

Until a commercial pops up

[@justanotherhuman1865]

Same same

[@annexgroup6878]

i fell asleep twice. Good stuff!

[@andrewliebler5088]

I workout hard during the week and thought I’d try this on my rest day and wow that was hard. Did not realize how tight I am everywhere. Definitely doing this every rest day for optimal recovery thank you 🙏🏽

[@ThePsychicProject]

@Taimoor Khan why

[@benlewis2414]

@@ThePsychicProject your muscles need rest to grow and recover, working out hard everyday is not always the best

[@adrianmuller6013]

@@benlewis2414 this is what splits are for bro

[@benlewis2414]

@@adrianmuller6013 still not good to workout everyday

[@adrianmuller6013]

@@benlewis2414 yeah but with a 3er split you can easily workout 5-6 times a week. You dont have to go to total exhaustion each workout. Just listeb to your body

[@BrendanTietz]

Dude thank you soooo much. I’m a powerlifter and man I needed this. I can deadlift 760lbs but I couldn’t even hold the downward dog without my triceps giving out LOL I’m going to do all your flows daily. I appreciate your videos so much

[@arandomtechpriest5492]

Sweet lift bro

[@cjcj2940]

How have you found this since?

[@sethbuchan1581]

Hmmm sure bro 😂. Just means you got weak ass triceps , deadlifts aren’t a tricep exercise

[@SaylerDave22]

@@sethbuchan1581if he’s lifting that heavy it’s probably because he’s heavy. I’m a heavyset athlete, can lift a lot of weight, but honestly, holding my bodyweight in that position gets pretty difficult. It’s really about what your body is carved out to do. A lot of heavy lifters have trouble maintaining isometric body weight exercises.

[@choosetolivefree]

Never do understand the appeal of my powerlifting brothers, as a bodybuilder. I think the display of strength is cool, but, my only critique is that ROM y'all use, I couldn't imagine lifting like that. I'd be willing to guess you use sumo form for the DL, everyone who pulls heavy DL uses sumo

[@cameronblankenship4135]

Just did yoga for the first time, this must be how Leo felt winning that first Oscar

[@ashintheblunt3292]

Close to it

[@danielgogola]

I didn't realize how far I have yet to go on my journey to fitness until I tried to follow along with this beast on his light flows. Absolutely brutal my man, I'm in it for more of this.

[@inthemix]

Thanks again Flo, your videos are what really connected my breath to my practice. I really appreciate you and your videos, especially Yoga for Men :)

[@prophet4332]

I didnt know you did yoga! Thank you for your mixing tutorials 🙏 it would have taken me many more hours to navigate FL studio if not for you.

[@tom22333]

Woaaa my youtube fitness and music production worlds just collided. Mind=blown

[@inthemix]

@@tom22333 Flo always has the best workouts, don’t know where I’d be without them!

[@luciasilveira9868]

As a runner, it was everything that I needed for the moment! For more vídeos like this 🙏🏻

[@nickboerger1819]

I found this video two weeks ago, after a three year "break" from yoga. This video kicked my ass - I had to pause and go to child's pose multiple times, but I got through it. After two weeks of daily practice I can now get through this video almost effortlessly, a testament to the value of committing to daily stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. I look forward to yoga everyday now. Thanks for the great content.

[@darnellc3167]

OMG!!! I finally completed one of his videos without pausing it!! 🤣🤣 I'm so proud of myself. 👏🏾👏🏾🤸🏿‍♂️🤸🏿‍♂️

[@Msgoogleme]

Lol first time video and doing yoga in 4 years ... doing this currently paused at 10:23 scrolling through the comments making sure I wasn’t the only one who though this was tough 😂 okay back to the flow I go

[@BoBSWAGtastic]

I haven’t had a stretch like this in about a year or two Jesus it was nice

[@Yojax]

Should be renamed: “Yoga Shoulder Workout” ;-)

[@PuppiesVideosCompilation]

lmao i got a cramp at 11:44. Felt amazing did the whole thing gonna try it again tomorrow

[@PabloD2cheeseball]

Same on both sides lol

[@Blazexiao]

Same 😂

[@damiantillie4545]

yeah that felt great lol

[@steffanywalhout4549]

I love this flow, although its a bit tough for me I cannot wait to come back being more flexible and having more strength. It’s amazing how you are keeping us in place with motivation telling us that giving up or leaving the mat is something you don’t wanna do, as it is the same as in life, going through the challenge just by breathing.

[@RamssesPharaoh]

This one has become almost a daily routine. Thank you for creating timeless content and bringing your light into the world.

[@thanos_car9017]

Come back to this video at least once a week to this day. Thank you Flo ❤️

[@j.b8728]

I was dealing with a little depression today, thanks for helping me relax and focus. I understand that Yoga, is not a treatment for a depressive episode, but today it was helpful. Thanks and keep it up.

[@BreatheAndFlow]

It for sure can be long term 🙏🏽

[@hereitgosagain12]

@@BreatheAndFlow you're not a doctor, pal. Don't be giving out medical advice or claiming yoga cures depression.

[@darkcrotalus]

@@hereitgosagain12 You’re incorrect, doing physical activity can help introduce more endorphins in your body making people have a happier mood therefore not solving but aiding the fight against depression this is a common practice used in medical hospitals

[@kbiviano8390]

@@hereitgosagain12 every doctor and therapist I’ve gone to has highly recommended exercise and movement to help treat depression and anxiety. Frankly, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself.

[@user1fja98dnaiid]

I consider myself a pretty active person, this was tough!

[@stoborking]

same

[@noahwins777]

our gyms closed again so i decided i’d take advantage and improve on mobility before they open again, this was intense lol there was definitely some built up tension

[@arieella]

Never hit the subscribe button so fast in my life! Thank you! 🧘🏽‍♀️🔥

[@muriellaki]

This is a great practice. I'm usually not doing a youtube class twice but I've revisited this one 4 times already. It's precisely the stretch my body needs after running, being tight from a workout, or even sitting too long. It's not for total beginners but with the modifications and by keeping in mind you just need to feel the sensation and not go for the perfect pose, as Flo instructs so well during the class, it's great. I loved the sequencing, the instructions, the advice, the voice, and the calmness. Thanks Flo.

[@faizarahil757]

This is the yoga I've been in search for some years. It integrates mind and breath so well with the body stretches. True yoga!

[@RebuildableRyan]

I started with this class 5 days a week 2 months ago. I now do this one and another intermediate one 5-6 days a week. My body feels amazing and my upper body is getting so much stronger thank you flow

[@lc5258]

Thank you for this. Exactly what my body needed. You’re voice is so calming and I love the detail you put into explaining each stretch along with variation.

[@deecupine]

hit 10 minutes and was like "oh fuck that escalated very quickly"

[@seanb3525]

You're pretty

[@xGalasko]

I’m stuck here rn fighting for my life

[@sallyreid151]

Thanks for helping heal my body after a long day of dance classes! Somehow this video felt way longer than 33 minutes (in a good way) and was really a blessing along with the little bits of wisdom sprinkled throughout

[@ChinchillaBONK]

The interior design and architecture or this living room is INSANE

[@derekrivera8567]

Yeah it looks nice, I think it is a yoga studio

[@Nikthehermit]

There’s a table and like 3 vase

[@user-xo1mz3wh9u]

Your commitment to self-care and mindfulness shines brightly. Keep nurturing your mind, body, and soul through every breath and pose. Gratitude for being a part of our yoga community. Namaste.

[@louisemota7030]

As a boxer this video felt amazing ! Thank you, it was the perfect blend of relaxing and slightly challenging to keep me engaged.

[@joshriley2848]

This is the first video that I've watched of yours and just wanted to say you are a really really good teacher. Plenty of reminders of where all body parts should be, what to engage and where to put our weight. Great way to learn. Thank you 🙏

[@Nergal_Slayer]

This were the most freeing 33 minutes of my life. The stretch helped open up my body a lot! I l'm happy that you tell us not to push ourselves too hard and potentially hurt ourselves. The meditation at the end relaxed me a lot. I should do this every week! Thank you.

[@Active053]

Really a fan of these athlete stretches I’ve been so tight the more heavy I lift

[@beedoeschacha3463]

Summary: I feel relaxed aha As far as beginner classes go I think this was spot-on. He constantly reminded the viewer to go with the stretch where it was comfortable. I felt like as long as I focused on my breathing and my body’s positioning I really was putting the work in. Grounding my palms reeeeeally helped w/not overworking my shoulders.

[@ayddenhudson1588]

I go to the gym 6 days a week and I deal with stiffness in my back and legs. I do this video every day and every time I'm completed, I always feel like a new man.

[@Arnomac]

Was in the gym,, then PT in the home, now back on the mat. Thanks mister Flo, you can move around all you want!

[@ExplorewithLoriFerence]

I have been practicing yoga for 26 years and am an endurance athlete/ultrarunner. I found your video by searching for "recovery day yoga". The part of the video which is accessible to beginners and focuses on recovery and relaxation starts with happy baby i.e. the last few poses.

[@natalieheso]

Amazing recovery after leg day. Thank you.

[@adelaidegrahame9208]

This was exactly what I needed as I'm trying to shift a cold and I still wanted to practise but nothing too strong. I had a good chuckle at your comment about the chair pose being comfy, "It's comfy right, I knew it"- nice touch. Namaste.

[@ImprovementBot]

Me too, super comfortable material

[@Innercraft]

Thanks Flo! Very useful mental and physical recovery sequence. You did a great job guiding the practice and making it not only a recovery workout but a meditative experience as well.

[@the_crewchef]

I keep coming back to this video, its soooo good after a big week of workouts

[@rolfstomp]

This video has drastically improved my recovery and how I feel in general. I try to do it daily. Thank you 🙏

[@vizwiz]

Thanks for putting this together. It was exactly what I needed this morning.

[@muscatiellon3005]

Always funny to see what a personal trainer considers to be a “beginner” level class

[@marshallhobbs46]

Exactly. Most moves were not easy.

[@zanezaleska9074]

Not a beginner's class at all. I am a yoga teacher and I would never label this level 1. My biggest concern is that he is not giving any options or variations. Even when teaching level 2 classes, we have to consider that our students have different bodies and need different variations of a pose.

[@marshallhobbs46]

@@zanezaleska9074 I can't lie, I loved the flow but as you illustrated, there should have definitely been substitutes for some the moves.

[@justanotherhuman1865]

Beginner class for “Athletes”

[@marshallhobbs46]

@@justanotherhuman1865 I thought about that the 2nd time I did this flow

[@oorjayiiyoga]

Your commitment to self-care and mindfulness shines brightly. Keep nurturing your mind, body, and soul through every breath and pose. Gratitude for being a part of our yoga community. Namaste.🙏

[@kameliat7704]

Beautiful practice, it's always a good idea to go back to the basics with a beginners mind even as a skilled yogi. I love your voice and cueing, Flo ♥

[@sykotikmommy]

This was intense after 6 days of intense strength training. I loved the last part though and will do this one again next Sunday on my rest day.

[@LukaMarie7]

As someone who is just getting into yoga and health, I love how this video is both easy and challenging. I have over 100lbs to lose, back pains, and knee problems, and I can do this flow. It's about mindset, controlling your energy, and what your body allows you to do. I don't push myself, but I like getting into these positions, finding what works for me, and just breathing in them. This one, and many other videos, are in my weekly Fitness playlist. Thanks Breathe and Flow for helping me get stronger!

[@paulochung8226]

Thank you Flo! As I began to be more active coming out of covid lockdown, my body is very tight from lack of exercise and stretching. I love this exercise as it is a total body stretch, and mini yoga and meditation session role into one.

[@ISpieleUndMehrDE]

Just went through this whole class and I absolutely loved it. Also your voice is super relaxing!

[@komangarnawa8317]

thanks flow, this practice makes me feel the stretch in my calf and lower thighs

[@deborahharris688]

Thank you for all the kind encouragement during this session! ❣

[@craigallan3522]

been doing this video over and over again, my body always feels new after, especially after sports!

[@visheshsux]

thank you, this was my first time doing yoga and i had a great experience! felt as hard as a decent workout.

[@graceinsideofsound]

Great class Flo, as always! Perfect for long-run day!

[@Thegayweasel]

Thank you Flo and Bre for this content. Sometimes when I have had a really busy day my mind feel numb and I feel like I don't wanna do anything, but doing your stretching videos helps A LOT. It's not extremely difficult which is good because my brain wouldn't like that. And it helps me return to my body so I can relax and have a chill evening. Thank you and lots love. Namaste

[@latinobandido7471]

Great class. Just hard enough, and my body has progressively been feeling better since I’ve incorporated this between resistance and running. I really enjoy it. Thank you!

[@millzTownZ]

I was hoping for a class like this. Perfect synchronicity. Thank you!

[@RelaxedReviewGamer]

The shoulder one was amazing! I do a lot of bouldering, and my shoulders were soooo tight!

[@yesim9538]

This is beginner? Holy cow and thank you!

[@timice8662]

I have had knee pain and I have done two of your videos over the past two days and I am already feeling much better. Thanks for putting out great yoga videos.

[@talishaschilder114]

Wow! I did the Embark program and every now and then I follow one of you guys' videos. These are truly amazing! You guys make yoga accessible to everyone. These videos are so good and well-explained! After having a few yoga classes mostly to relax and stretch, you are the best yoga teachers that I have had and actually made me love yoga. So I don't know how else to thank you than to leave a comment, like and hit that bell-notification button haha! x virtual hug

[@rammohanv]

Namaste, I am glad that the ancient wisdom of India and Hinduism ( yoga and meditation) is being appreciated and adapted all over the world now...

[@capitaltycoon]

Wait, We have 1000 comments and no ones talking about that thumbnail? Great video thought!!!

[@user-om8xf7qw9w]

This guy should be a number one trend on KZbin his videos are amazing and very useful

[@karlmoore4404]

Thanks Flo! some tricky poses in there for me, but really enjoying my time with you both! Best thing I've found in lockdown :)

[@scorpleeon]

Beautiful, calm and encouraging. Thank you.

[@3n3rg39]

This is a perfect beginner friendly flow! Even if you’ve already been doing yoga for any amount of time the basics are always great!

[@theperksofbeingella1644]

I have been so sore from getting back to the gym since it’s reopened and after doing this my body feels so relaxed and strong, i can’t believe how balanced I feel. Definitely doing this often from now on, thank you Flo :))

[@naomisaiz7389]

I continue to come back to this video for recovery on active rest days, and I still laugh every time Flo says "isn't this a comfy chair".

[@sergiodanile]

Thanks for your new class. Will perform it tonight!

[@nonododo9977]

I had backpain today, with a lot of frustration from work that did not help. Hoped on the mat, got challenged and finaly feeling much better & Zen. Thank you and Namaste.

[@christopherbragg6643]

I've tried a good handful of KZbin based Yoga lessons/classes and each one felt somewhat rushed and just a string of poses with no real focus on patience and personal speed. With this video I felt I was actually back in a class with a one-to-one tutor, remembering to breathe and to take my time with each pose. No doubt this is my go-to channel now!

[@centnugget]

Did this for gym class!

[@jordandorry5243]

This video brought me to tears midway through. Just a simple, "you're doing great" is exactly what I needed to hear. Great practice, thank you.

[@moisesarellano9205]

I was looking to start yoga because I want to increase flexibility and optimize muscle recovery after workouts. I’m really glad I found this channel

[@bizarrenugget4770]

If this what flow classified as a beginner yoga session, I shiver at the thought of what an intermediate yoga session would be

[@hypennoen9013]

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[@TheAndybanni]

On 9th week of this doing it 2X per week- finally seeings some improvement. It’s really good- thank you for providing!

[@dannyduncan66]

I've been doing 2 a day workouts for the last two weeks. This is the first time I really stretched and I almost cried😂😂

[@johnnymartinez1497]

I tried this routine for the first time yesterday. I sweat a bit, my body felt relaxed, and I tried to maintain a constant breath. As I did, I noticed that my mind was clear of the little negativity I had. Flo thank you so much. Will definitely add this specific routine to my daily regiment.

[@anne-mariel1029]

After a wonderful Sunday spent on the cross country ski trails, I was up on this Monday morning for a relaxing stretching session, calmly resting on my mat… The program changed when the video started. Thank you for this easy vinyasa flow. It made me feel perfect, energized and well stretched. Namaste. 🙏🏼

[@dbj4th443]

This is my go to "recovery class" after playing badminton or running the day before. Also one of the few classes i did when i was starting out in yoga 10mos ago

[@SherifWarzaw]

Merci tellement monsieur ❤❤❤

[@justanotherhuman1865]

This has helped mentally and physically me so much from childhood sport injuries, plus during my military service. I’ve been watching you for almost 3yrs now. Congrats on the baby!

[@Shalebot]

Came back to this after a long break from B+F. So grateful. Thank you!

[@smyles3446]

Mf this ain’t beginner I’m drenched in sweat 😂

[@cornpuppie]

Thank you for the fantastic session.

[@BreatheAndFlow]

Thanks so much for this kind donation and for making time to practice with us ❤️

[@atintandon9624]

Thank you so much. This made me feel 10 years younger

[@SeebiSteyy]

Been skateboarding my life, a Yogi beginner for a year now. First class to feel some streches truly and deeply without hurting myself. Thank you for your great work. Sebastian

[@gregcleave2363]

I love this guys accent, where are you from

[@MrAbsinator]

Germany from the sounds of it hey?

[@BreatheAndFlow]

flo is originally from germany

[@fiyakhue3587]

I've been doing this every morning for 5 days now. Omg I feel so much better throughout the day. I actually feel like a different person in the mornings now.

[@dylangoldfinch6883]

Perfect after work stretch, thank you Flo. Much love 🧡💛

[@rahatahmed1971]

This routine was perfect for my wrist pain for some reason, I was always to apply pressure to my wrist for years, but applying pressure slowly actually warms my wrist up and prevents wrist pain when strength training!!

[@Ghostsaretooreal]

Just tried this as I’m on a rest day from lifting and I was all tensed and muscles hurting and I actually now feel so good! I have subscribed straight away and am gonna do this on my rest days always now. Thanks Flo. 👍🌈🙏

[@withhaae]

That thumbnail is everything 👁️

[@austinkaili]

I stayed at first cause I liked his accent, but honestly it was a very good yoga class lol

[@Thomas-tw2yq]

Thanks - can’t believe how flexible and warmed up that got me in just 30 mins! Can really enjoy my day now

[@TylerSmith-bo1co]

Your teachings are on point, as a beginner I love how accessible these poses are!

[@BreatheAndFlow]

Get the full Yoga for BJJ program: bit.ly/3E2jv1Z New sportswear for jiu-jitsu, yoga, surfing, gym and all other activities: www.breatheandflow.org/shop *Take it easy today but still get the body moving and energy flowing for optimal recovery! ✌️*

[@carlachirichella7624]

Thanks Flo, these are the kind of moves that make me feel perfectly good in my body. Love from Italy!

[@SkillsJay]

stop talking so damn much

[@geoffsmith665]

No kidding been doing his beginner yoga routine for a month and still can’t get through it lol very humbling for a lifelong athletic strength athlete 🙏

[@dreiferolino1113]

it was leg day yesterday, did this in the morning i cant feel my quads..

[@alejandroalvarado409]

Same here

[@davidbarker7439]

Thank you so much for the lovely follow along video. I have been struggling with some body imbalances for many years, which I has caused tightness, aches and pains throughout my right hip, shoulder and arm. I have included this routine into my early morning routine (4 times , so far), and already I feel a huge difference. Thanks again. Have an awesome weekend :)

[@dwdp31]

Thanks this was such a great practice. I have been busy with work and had a few days off and have been stressed and coming to this class was helpful to slow my mind and help my body feel better.