15 MIN FULL BODY FLEXIBILITY STRETCH ROUTINE FOR DANCERS: Stretches for Open Hips and Arabesque

[@girlt229]

So happy to have found you! I love how you add in anatomy pictures and whether stretches are active or passive. All that helped me to bring my focus deeper into the work. And your voice and the music are so lovely! Feeling better already. Thank you so much.

[@GaylynLareese]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully you find other ones you like on my channel as well. Welcome to my little corner of the internet 🤗

[@reinabaker9655]

@@GaylynLareese ooooo

[@mimicaaaa]

beginner dancer so i’m feeling a lot of typical discomfort especially in the part two stretches but your voice is so relaxing for me,, it helps me through it 😭😭

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad you made it through it. I have some others that are less intense if you want to switch things up🤗💙

[@judonkeldo1074]

@@GaylynLareesecan i have those as well please

[@danymilanez4095]

This is one of the only stretching videos in all of KZbin that doesn’t make me bored; it makes me feel like I AM gonna get flexible and I feel supported by you. Thank you so much for this amazing video. 💕

[@GaylynLareese]

I’m so glad you are enjoying it 🤗💙

[@iverg_]

I am THE happiest person to have found you because I used to be a really flexible dancer, and as I am growing older, I am starting to lose that flexibility, and you really helped me out!

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad I could help! Welcome to my Internet fam🤗💙

[@nucultur]

I've been dancing my whole life and have never done some of these stretches. So grateful for the new instruction and I genuinely felt challenged to open up muscles and balance at the same time.

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad you enjoyed it! I have a bunch of stretches you can check out if you want to change things up🤗💙

[@rebecaoliveira7278]

I love that you showed us the muscle area that we'd be working on! Saved to my Flex n flow playlist! :)

[@GaylynLareese]

Glad you liked it! Just making sure we know the basics about our own bodies 🤗

[@GaylynLareese]

Hope you guys enjoyed this stretch routine. Let me know your favorite stretch from the video below!

[@yvetterodriguez9411]

Lovely, I'm trying to get back to my dancer body. Any great stretches' for the abs? I know cardio but what do you do for the tummy? Great video.

[@lisatryemka9775]

Loved all of them!

[@violetohara7893]

This is one of the best stretch classes I’ve ever taken! I have dance class 4 days a week, and this is so good for conditioning!

[@katiemarra375]

Part 2 was so difficult with my lack of balance but I look forward to them getting easier 💪🏻

[@kennethsirota8506]

I do a lot of stretching vids and you are really good! The balance component of part two was crazy

[@GaylynLareese]

Thank you🤗. I’m so glad you enjoyed the push!

[@nafisahjackson7992]

I love your voice, I stopped dancing 2 years ago and I want to get back too it. You voice made me feel like I was actually sitting in a stretch class🥺🥺

[@GaylynLareese]

I’m so glad you liked it🤗💙

[@karakurie]

Holy crap! This was amazing! I was just looking for a basic full body stretch video and clicked on this because the thumbnail was pretty. This was so amazing! Your voice was so kind, the explanations of the stretch was so informative, the pictures were helpful and instructions were clear. The biggest reason I'm so happy is that I've never been able to do the half straddle while leaning over and I was somehow able to do it after those other hip stretches. Thank you so much for sharing this video!

[@GaylynLareese]

Oh yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🤗💙

[@4knewt505]

Same. It was the thumbnail, then her voice, and then the education on the muscles. Truly inspired.

[@hawkerfels3891]

Loved this - I just started pole fitness, feeling the stiffness of sore muscles and a lack of flexibility. I love that since it’s 15 minutes I can do this basically daily. Already feeling a huge improvement!

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad you enjoyed it! I’ve got other stretches if you ever want to change things up in my stretch playlist☺️

[@Josh-mg5fm]

I love you you are the best❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I am a kid this is my dads account😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@clairejackman7016]

Gaylyn is a miracle worker- you are so intelligent I loved the anatomy in this video! my quads have ALWAYS been tight until i followed this stretch routine! thank you for sharing your gift with the world!!

[@GaylynLareese]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the stretches 🤗🩵

[@csdcreations]

Lolz So All I saw was "Full Body Stretch Routine"... totally didn't peep "For Dancers". But, yo. I stayed through it, did what I can, and loved the challenge! Beautifully done! 💖💖 Plus... I've always wanted to be a dancer so why not stretch like one? 🥰💁🏾‍♀️

[@GaylynLareese]

Haha gotcha! I love when that happens. So glad you stuck through it and enjoyed it. There are plenty more low impact ones on my channel if you’re looking to change things up🤗

[@slaynurdiler]

I followed this strech routine as a 11 year old beginner. And I can do them. My dream is to become a dancer one day. 😊 I love how flexible you are❤

[@LiterallyMeGuys]

Another 11 year old here, I’m also a beginner dancer (I did dance when I was like 4 and I only realized I wanted to do dance again last night). I wish you the best luck to becoming a dancer! (I want to be a doctor when I’m older but I’ll probably be a part time dancer or something since I love dancing)

[@thati-spice4603]

I'm nowhere near a dancer and this was a terror to do 😭😭 but once I was done I felt great and accomplished. This is a fantastic video, I'm glad I clicked this and can't wait to improve!😁

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad you got through it😁

[@LinaKlaus]

Doing this as a ballet dancer to get more flexibel. It felt amazing. I’m trying to do this every day for two weeks and keep you updated how it’s goes

[@sharonvanert]

Neck and your shoulder alignment is beautiful. I’m am hunching and having trouble with the alignment.

[@GaylynLareese]

I have a hard time with it too sometimes.Try doing stretches to open your chest and strength exercises to strengthen your upper back. Try this video for the stretches >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/r32YZ6amq5eeiZY I have an upper back strength video coming soon 😉

[@erinschloeffel]

LOVE the quality of this, great to have the muscles and timer. Wasn't capable of balancing in the second half though! haha

[@GaylynLareese]

Haha no worries. Those last few poses can be a bit tricky. Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@taylorgibb6905]

I am so happy with this stretch, it has helped me become less stiff and more flexible after doing this everyday for 2 weeks. Thank you so much for this awesome video! 💗

[@GaylynLareese]

I love getting feedback like this! I'm so glad you've been able to notice a difference after sticking with these stretches🤗

[@Lili613b]

This looks so fun to follow. I always skip stretching and end up in so much pain… So many stretching videos are silent follow the leader type, but I’m so thankful you explained!

[@KameraKiss]

Hoping to do this every night for flexibility to prepare for my dance class in a few months and to get better sleep as ive heard stretching can be beneficial to getting a good nights rest

[@joshacei7725]

Recently getting into dancing for the first time in a beginner studio setting and i really appreciate how you guide through the stretches❤

[@justanotherone3451]

Definitelyyyy worth my time 😍😍, only done it once and already feel a HUGE difference in my legs, alottt easier to move around now aswell, very keen on doing this a lot more often now ❤️❤️, this for sure earnt you a new subscriber🎉🎉

[@NickYatsko]

This is a very informative video on top of being positive and encouraging. Thank you so much!

[@GaylynLareese]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏾🩵

[@888TMONEY888]

instant gratificationnnn idk if its a placebo but i feel so much more loose after my first time going through the routine!! thank you so much Gaylyn!

[@GaylynLareese]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🤗🤗🤗

[@Venusbeauty888]

Wow! This was very very challenging & I have very little flexible. I really love this & will continue to do these stretches. I love how it targets flexibility & balance at the same time. Thank you

[@ayleenwrusch8733]

This was so good! My back and body hurt after a full out commercial and heels class. And now I feel reborn ! ✨✨✨

[@GaylynLareese]

🩵🤗🩵 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@izzy_issalizzyandquit7381]

thank you so much im started dance tomorrow and this was very helpful. after listening my legs and stomach feel more stretched and flexible. thank you, i just found your channel searching and this and i am now a new subscriber. thank you so much!! -Lizzy

[@2348523]

Oh my goodness this felt amazing

[@GaylynLareese]

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[@midnight3946]

This is honestly very good. Showing us the muscles we're stretching really helps. Thank you so much, you're awesome :)

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad you enjoyed it! There are a bunch more on my channel and a new one is coming this weekend 🤗

[@tamarabexley7020]

I’m so pleased to have found your channel! A great stretch routine that is specifically for dance 🥰💃🙏

[@SuspiciousSnickers]

Thank you, I have a question. Could you make a video on how to get your splits?

[@silvi.seclen]

Love it!!! Feel so elastic girl

[@GaylynLareese]

😂 I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@mercymack]

Part 1 - Oh I got this. Part 2 - ummmm.... Seriously this was lovely & a good welcome back for someone who's only seen the inside of a dance class once in the past year 😓 thank you for this, loving your videos 💜

[@raquelaureliarodriguez6358]

Awesome!!! I loved this video! Thank you for explaining what we are stretching and why it's important. Looking forward to engaging with more of your work!

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad you enjoyed it🤗

[@nezudough2423]

This is one of the best stretching videoes i have found on youtube

[@Gabsters.001]

Love your voice 😭 thank you for the explanations and the anatomy photos. Def one of the best stretching videos

[@GaylynLareese]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it🤗

[@Incathealc]

Thank you for the video. Gotta big battle coming up and it’s such a shame that I have such bad flexibility in my hips. First noticed in this locking dance class in New York and part two of your stretches brought me full intention as to what I must integrate into my training sessions. Thank you

[@Lilyandtuty]

Thank u so much gaylyn u really helped me throughout my flexibility challenge my hamstrings feel so lose now and I'm starting to feel I can do hard things!thank u so much gaylyn!!❤

[@bl0ss0mshum4n]

This is my new favorite morning stretch routine and channel 💖 thank you for all you do!

[@GaylynLareese]

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[@tracyheath6076]

I am impressed by the stretching. HA ! I was finding some difficulty in some of the last moves but I like that. Love the challenge and I like that you "hold" the stretches long enough for the muscles to release. I am an artistic/figure/freestyle roller skater and learning to do the Arabesque so this was very helpful ! Thank you !!!

[@lovelylocolad]

Absolutely LOVED these, OMG! I was in so much pain and found this video. You know I subscribed. It’s gentle, helpful and most importantly accurate. Keep them coming!

[@LeslieHernandez-ft8ko]

My dance teacher showed me these stretches and over time I forgot them. Glad I found your videos!

[@MichaelJohnson-if2dk]

I love your 15 min stretch routine and I dig ur taste in music - followed ur playlist for sure. I’m struggling with the assisted back attitude. I keep falling to the either side. Do you have more tips on how to do this pose? Do you know any other poses or exercises that can help prepare u to do the assisted back attitude?

[@GaylynLareese]

Try doing the position without extending your leg. Just hold your foot in your hand behind you off of the ground so you can get a feel for the balance you need. Then progress in a few weeks to extending it after you’ve been able to hold it all the way through when the timer completes. The balance takes core and glute strength that may take some practice to build. Hope that helps!

[@MichaelJohnson-if2dk]

@@GaylynLareese Omg! Thank you so much. 🙏🏾 Imma try this tonight!!!

[@csteeth1326]

Thanks so much this was a great video and a great stretch!! It was definitely hard but it’s worth it I feel much looser and better now . This deserves more views!! 💕💞

[@GaylynLareese]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Please share with your friends 🤗💙

[@AjayKumar-eq8kc]

I tried your yoga for a month and after a month i came here to show my result. So wait for me 😊😊

[@quiwhy]

So excited to just have found this! Day 1 of Living for Qui definitely gonna be a daily

[@tyrecarmon20]

Glad I found this video. I couldn’t even squat at the gym last night because of my messed up knees and it was depressing. Going to give these stretches a try. Thank you 🙏

[@43nesspkindp48]

Thank you so much for being specific and showing the anatomy of the muscle group, I also love that this was a quick video that I could do at any time of day.

[@СоломіяКахновець-ю1е]

I love it!! Please make video tutorial how not to fall down in that half pigeon position, it was the hardest. I can hold only with one hand.

[@emmaclairebroome1137]

hi! i've done this stretch routine with you a few times now and i have to say i absolutely love it! i just wanted to share my support for you and your channel; your content is amazing !! keep it up, queen!

[@GaylynLareese]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting! I’m glad you enjoy it 🤗

[@AddisonHenson]

I’ve done this stretch a few times and love it! How long will it take until you start to see results

[@juarruda8347]

this video helped me so much! i wanted to know: is it just me who had a hard time trying to keep balance during part two? Could someone, please, give me some advice? ❤

[@TheWellnessAbbey]

Thank you very much! I enjoyed this- challenging yet enjoyable!

[@natv4135]

Thank you so much, im ballerina and this helps me a lot. ❤

[@AvantiAcharya]

great video! added to my morning routine from now on. :D

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@kylasquires7104]

Thanks for including the timer. I always feel like stretching videos don't spend the same amount of time on both sides.

[@louisawells]

My quads are less tight after that stretch sequence! Thank you! Instant subscribe from me!

[@conniesettles961]

I love the stretching videos!

[@GaylynLareese]

I’m so glad you do! I promise there will be more in the way🤗💙

[@conniesettles961]

@@GaylynLareese Thank you!

[@becomingaaliyah8201]

I am glad to have found your page. I search and have to go far. From one hard working, unstoppable distance to another. You have my support. I am a former athlete. Working to get my body right after health issues. I'm building a business. Have to be mentally and physically string.

[@GaylynLareese]

You are so right! Can’t build dreams on a broken body. I’m so glad you been enjoying my videos and that they’ve been helping you. New stretch video goes up this weekend🤗

[@talia3053]

this is amazing for active rest days :)!!

[@kissklothing3810]

The best video I ever watched .

[@GaylynLareese]

Aww thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🤗💙

[@ZuLa600]

Hi Gaylyn Thank you for this awesome strech! My favorite strech was the one with: left arm holds left leg up and you are on your right knees and right arm . This is just super cool, because it strengthens the core i guess?:)

[@GaylynLareese]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! And I like that one too 😉

[@suzannealexander9784]

Oh my Dog!! You are amazing!. Just found you and will be following. Thank you for some great dancer stretches.

[@GaylynLareese]

Welcome to my internet fam🤗. I glad you enjoy the stretches.

[@yehshenzcreationz6376]

You're what i've been missing.. thank you sistah.

[@LorraineCarey-c1j]

Love this!!! So glad to have found you. Looking forward to more videos.

[@erinmayfieldcraig2681]

Such a good video ❤

[@memersm8251]

i don’t dance but i love your stretching videos! i love how you show exactly which muscles are being worked and your voice is so relaxing! thank you so much!

[@demka_8889]

Amazing, wow

[@kamalamahadevappa3433]

Very powerful stretches tq🙏💐

[@GaylynLareese]

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[@xxisland3679]

Lol it's been a LONG time since I've stretched, I'm getting back into dancing and your going to help me. I'm definitely out of shape.

[@ellalmaoo]

this is amazing!!! this really opened me up and honestly helped my dancing from only a couple uses!

[@GaylynLareese]

I’m so glad to hear that! I’m glad you enjoyed it🤗

[@paulawallaa]

This was great!! Thank you!!!

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad you enjoyed it🤗

[@chiarabay9364]

This is utterly fab! Your voice is gorgeous and the background music is perfect for me, the autistic ballet dancer who has sound sensitivities! ❤

[@GaylynLareese]

Thank you so much! I can be sensitive to certain sounds at times so I totally understand. I’m glad you enjoyed it 🤗🩵

[@lisatryemka9775]

Wow Gaylyn this is such an awesome video! And I love love that you put the muscles which the stretches target. I already know, I'm gonna go back to this again and again!

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad you enjoyed it! There are plenty more where that came from in my stretch playlist 😉💙

[@lisatryemka9775]

@@GaylynLareese Will check out your full playlist! Thanks 🥰

[@beeblebomb]

I'm definitely subscribing, this helped sooooo much and awesome info about the muscles. Thank you!

[@moonlightsonatina4154]

love your video format!

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad you enjoyed it! 🤗💙

[@denisejohnson1207]

Great got a good stretch and sweat…also love you highlighting the muscles engaged.

[@k.milano_]

Thank you so much ! I appreciate the anatomy as well. nice quick and simple while very well explained

[@dakine4238]

Love your approach to stretching. Do you have something for the thoracic spine and neck? Tech neck. I'm so stiff no matter how much stretching I do.

[@jakelinavasquez7509]

I wish I could like this video every time I watch it ❤

[@GaylynLareese]

Thank you for coming back! 🤗

[@cherrysIushie]

I’m not a dancer, just wanted some good deep stretches and these helped so much

[@Lpsbunny]

Usually my back is always aching if I even slightly bend it, but after I did this, it didn’t feel nearly as stiff, will be doing this every day!

[@GaylynLareese]

So glad you enjoyed it! Be sure to get some rest days in there too. Stretching is all about quality stretch time, not quantity 😉🤗

[@JinjiSayson]

Thanks for this! I started pole fitness two years ago and these stretches help a lot.

[@GaylynLareese]

I’ve definitely been wanting to try a pole fitness class soon. I’m so glad it’s been helpful🤗💙

[@ryanschmidt8468]

Great video quality. I'm not a dancer, but I play hockey twice a week and lift weights. At 31 I've realized my body is just perpetually stiffer now, and have been trying all the "15min flexibility routine" videos on YT twice a week. This one was one of my favorites. Subbed and will be returning to this video.

[@GaylynLareese]

Oh nice! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. You may enjoy the daily stretch routine or the post workout stretch routine too if you’re looking to change things up. They’re a little longer but may help you feel less stiff if you have more free time. Welcome🤗

[@VerenigingAANEEN]

ThankYou Bodysaver😊

[@GaylynLareese]

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[@DESZREN]

Not even a minute in and I’m so happy I found your channel!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@GaylynLareese]

Welcome to my little dance fam🤗

[@ann5944]

this is amazing. my limbs are tingling! ❤

[@patty4568]

Excellent workout! Love love love it!

[@diegoneira9326]

Thank you So much! I have question tho, how do I make sure I'm not doing it wrong (letting my body compensate to achieve the movement instead of achieving it with flexibility)?

[@nyreay]

This was great! Deep stretch, straight to the point and efficient. I loved it.

[@GaylynLareese]

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[@halimagonzalez4246]

I love how I feel after this video but I am not able to do the full stretch. My hips are way too tight. Is there a modified version?

[@JesterQuinn90]

I feel so good!!!! Definitely had to click on the video with the sister in it!!!

[@GaylynLareese]

I love hearing that! So glad you enjoyed the stretch🤗💙

[@44Stephieb]

Hey I haven't even done the video yet but I went ahead and subscribed because I got a feeling this channel is just what I'm going to need!

[@GaylynLareese]

Well welcome to the dance fam! I like to talk about all kinds of dance related stuff. I hope you find what you’re looking for🤗

[@desiree354]

Thank you! I am so glad I found your video and channel!

[@GaylynLareese]

Welcome to my dance fam! Glad you enjoyed the video 🤗

[@himanshisachdeva3885]

i'm facing difficulty in 2nd stretch, i mean my fingers can't touch the foot fingers as my legs are long too but still i'll keep doing it and is there any more advice for me? then plz, do tell me. btw this video is so good!❤ so relaxing too❤ thanks for this!!

[@NiangCing-n6t]

This is my first day following these stretches and I cannot for the life of me get my balance right for the 2nd part 😭😭can y’all give me advices on how to fix my balance and posture without falling over?

[@arlenka1176]

your videos are exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you

[@GaylynLareese]

I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying them! Welcome to my Internet fam 🤗💙