Stretching Routine for Flexibility | Kathryn Morgan

[@barbaraangele8615]

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.

[@hannahbananaa1101]

Wow, that is amazing!! Keep it up for sure, extremely impressive and will keep you very healthy

[@IrisFisher-c8d]

That is soooo impressive and inspiring great work!!😃

[@jamielaw4749]

2020 anyone? I love this.

[@ariannasacco1]

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?

[@DestinyHopeLou]

Arianna Sacco bc the middle splits are more about inner thighs and hamstrings than hip muscles

[@ariannasacco1]

@@DestinyHopeLou Thank you for the explanation :).

[@xanakings]

I'm doing this 1 week. Really nice!

[@lvan_studio]

The best

[@bellatrixlovegood5774]

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.

[@sethflix]

I know! Right?!!

[@elizabethshaklee8450]

Agreed ^ ❤️

[@katherineboyes5417]

(:

[@TheSpiritoftheCosmos]

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! 💪 😇 ♥

[@Emma-xe6dy]

YAYY im proud 😊

[@cannibale101]

Are you there yet?

[@matthewdagostino2008]

oh my god good for you your such an icon

[@technonine7586]

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 ^-^

[@carlahammond2274]

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❤

[@MIMI-jk1wb]

i cried because of pain HAHAHA

[@balletgirl353]

omg me too!! I used to do this all the time and now it's like my comfort video❤

[@hannakmety6878]

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

[@muellsonne]

hnnkmty That’s amazing! I’d love to get there. How many weeks/months did it take you?

[@princessellyse9288]

i have been doing this for a month and i am 3 inches to the ground with splits

[@StellxProductions]

Gurl same ive done 6 years of dressage and ive transitioned over to ballet

[@roselynfenn6661]

same FINALLY got my left split! it took forever but im so happy !!

[@turttheturtle]

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)!

[@pameladaim3963]

This is by far THE BEST stretching video there is online.

[@katherineboyes5417]

Agreed 🎉❤(:

[@sarahmcvey9871]

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!

[@CC-wx3fz]

that would be great

[@walkiriaantelo810]

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!

[@GreatforGodMinistries]

Good for you! Thank you for sharing your story😊

[@trinitistone217]

Woohoo!! Keep up the good work 💪 you got this beautiful!

[@bili8241]

I hope you have achieved your goal. 😊

[@siribaimusic]

did you end up taking classes? =)

[@emilymichelleb]

Great for you! Keep working hard!

[@gabbifonseca]

After all these years, this videos is one of my favorites streching classes

[@CarsonWrites]

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!

[@lodge99]

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. ❤

[@lodge99]

Also I am in grade 5 for ballet and I am still going todo the point classes on this channel!!!❤

[@meghanlivingstone]

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

[@katherineboyes5417]

❤❤❤(:

[@jennyk6775]

Can you do a pre-performance warm up routine?

[@jskcamp]

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❤️

[@pillowladder]

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!!!!

[@veronikahills]

I love the way you explain things, its like you’re actually teaching me irl!!

[@meetthemoonlight]

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

[@김선정-t4h]

감사합니다.

[@katherineboyes5417]

Did you give 2,000 dollars 💵 t😮

[@lidz997]

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!

[@erinpalagye8011]

Great video, thank you for sharing your expertise! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🪻🪻🪻🪻🪻🪻🪻

[@Ferro.Farah2.]

Thanks!

[@IrisFisher-c8d]

This has been soooo helpful! I have never been able to get my splits and I am a ballet dancer now 14 so splits are kinda urgent right now. This has helped soooo much and believe this to be the best stretch video out there!!!

[@colleenmethod9431]

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?

[@MissMashaNatasha]

yes please!

[@danielstrodl4900]

No this is too simple

[@jntbleger]

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.

[@Lydia-Mae]

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

[@johnlloydmarinas6334]

My cat only tease me by fleximg his flexible spine ksksksks

[@meg-tan]

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.

[@carolinehansen00]

Same! I’ve been doing it for 5 days and I can already feel and see a noticeable difference. I feel great :)

[@flameepidemic4839]

Omg always! Ive been doing yoga/stretching and working out since i was 11 and its been 10 years of a dog and 4 years of a cat thinking theyre helping 😂 and oh hoy i definitely hold poses longer 😂 and man they help my balance when im tryinv not to fall why they fight under me

[@katherineboyes5417]

Congrats for getting 1 million views!!!❤

[@katherineboyes5417]

I am in grade 5 ballet and I just have the say thanks so much for the flebitly I have.! from Anna I am 12

[@tenik4484]

OMG!! this is the best stretching routine I have ever done, totally recommend. leaves me feeling so relaxed and helps increase my flexibility!!!

[@katherineboyes5417]

👍🏻

[@yanglily6050]

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!!!

[@zrashid3350]

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!

[@hannahmorgan7213]

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!

[@GettingBitchesLikeItsCobidFR]

How often a week did you do this routine?

[@flameepidemic4839]

@@GettingBitchesLikeItsCobidFRyou need to at least do this 3 times a week (just like a workout!) but the more you stretch the better the outcome! However obviously dont overstretch! Try 5 days of deep stretching (this video if you still dont have your splits) and 2 dats of light stretching

[@gracialafuente3991]

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!

[@matthewmanning2825]

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 :)

[@bonniebluelass161]

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.

[@Ohana1-l4y]

New favorite routine ❤

[@NecroLiquor.]

At 48 I’ve regained most of my flexibility. So appreciative of your videos and beautiful poses.

[@princessnoel6664]

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. 🩰🤍🌸

[@angelaarman398]

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, 😆

[@adeyinkaladapo7021]

This sequence is so good! I finally got my split after doing this consistently for 2 months

[@juliatidoubleger]

I did this three times and it's already helping

[@jaymewoo8900]

when you've been doing ballet for like 8 years but you still can't do the splits ;-;

[@jenNjuice]

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.

[@Ferro.Farah2.]

Thank you Kathryn.

[@lorijohnson2817]

I like the routine and I LOVE and appreciate that this video comes without background music.

[@SullivanJordanx0]

Wow I almost have my splits! Thank you!!!

[@LadyBlack22]

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.

[@liajoy]

Thank you so much Kathryn ❤ I keep coming back to this stretching routine, it's now my go to! It really feels good, thanks for sharing! PS the IT band stretch was new to me and I really felt it! Great 👍

[@xy2565]

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

[@bozarts22]

Great! Feeling refreshed and energized!❤

[@margaritaignatyeva6050]

Amazing stretches, thank you ❤

[@angelheart678]

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

[@lodge99]

What a nice message ❤

[@christinebrennan4786]

One of the best stretching videos out there!!! I love how you keep it safe and simple!

[@katherineboyes5417]

I agree

[@Ferro.Farah2.]

I stretch with you after your classes. I am extra careful due to my total hip replacements. Thank you.

[@beatricemaz3023]

could you do a video for back flexibility and lower back pains?

[@Lucy-gn8xq]

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.

[@emmapariseau5898]

I absolutely love this video! I've started doing ballet this year and I'm trying to get my splits, this stretching routine is helping me a lot!! Thank you for making so much fun, free, educational content:D

[@keirablake4128]

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!

[@annacampbell5717]

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.

[@blomst20]

I do this all the time Kathryn, please never take it down :)

[@valeflower5941]

I’ve been doing this stretching everyday since the quarantine started and it feels so good and definitely helps flexibility

[@alajaksa]

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.

[@bethspencer1671]

This is probably my most watched video on youtube! I use it all the time! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@katherineboyes5417]

I watch this all the time too! (:🩰

[@Ferro.Farah2.]

I use my giant rubber band for the straddles. I always finish with this video. I love it.

[@heidichads4272]

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

[@rubytimberlake4682]

I love this stretch routine. It makes me feel really great! Thank you so much Kathryn.

[@eirinariel6293]

Back again, trying to not lose all my flexibility while my studio is closed due to Corona. Such a great routine♥️

[@sarahpeterson1393]

Can you do a video on how not grip your quads

[@laylanahar]

The stretch @ 8:00 - that one is brutal. Ima get it eventually... (and yes, I'm gentle about it & I'll take my time.) Good luck everybody out there dancing and taking care of thier bodies!

[@laylanahar]

Aurelia - you can! you totally can!! Just take it s-l-o-o-o-w I worked on it today & it's much better than it was a few months ago. I thin there was more than a half a foot between my knee and my bottom leg. Now it's just a couple of inches LOL

[@laylanahar]

Auralia - I got my knee to touch my leg on one side today (on the other side there's about 1-2" of space - getting closer!)

[@anjap1361]

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 :)

[@beatricereyes8116]

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!

[@darnettable]

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.

[@coletteberg5230]

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!

[@ninavanbaelen3858]

finaly I achieved my split! I have watched this video many times and so I want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@katherineboyes5417]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉(:

[@Ferro.Farah2.]

Thank you Kathryn!!

[@ginahoffmann8230]

Thank you Kathryn: I am enjoying starting back to ballet class: these stretches are a great addition🪷

[@katherineboyes5417]

(:

[@christinahovanec3273]

Love! Love! Love! Thank you!!

[@minwall9924]

I’ve been doing this routine for years and it’s still my number one favourite stretch session 🙏

[@katherineboyes5417]

❤

[@millylovesmusic6577]

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!

[@auroralunamon]

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!

[@blissmagic333]

this is SO helpful, thank you!

[@rhiaydel]

Thank you so much for this! I haven’t been able to exercise in almost a year due to health. Getting back into a healthy routine has been very intimidating, since I’m not used to taking it slow and I lost almost all my flexibility. This is super helpful for an adaptable, easy routine I can start to build up from! Having it as a video makes it perfect because I’m not in a class setting worrying about comparing myself to how flexible anyone else is. Thank you so, so much!

[@babygibbon8719]

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! 💗💗

[@oliviachesla9508]

Every time I’m sore this video hits all the right spots!!

[@shariznice]

This help me do the splits thanks Kathryn!

[@joannenasuti8525]

I will do this stretch video after every run. Thanks again! Love this .

[@joannenasuti8525]

So I’ve been doing this video one sometimes twice a week and definitely see the results. I do canoeing and sometimes we have to climb over the seats. For the last two years my hips were too tight and it was embarrassing. I couldn’t do it. Today I did it easily!

[@LM-cg8ze]

Please do more workout and flexibility videos?!?!? These are really helping me prepare for my summer intensive!! ❤️

[@jambrown7]

Hey Kathryn! I started taking private ballet lessons, having never danced before. I'm 30 years old and loving dancing! My friend pointed me towards your channel - I've been doing your Pilates and this stretching routine every day for 2 weeks. Already making a difference! Thanks!

[@bleachbythebeach1549]

Yes!!! I usually do my workout and stretches at night or very early in the morning and I started doing stretches that I thought would help me. They did a lot but after a week, I got used to them and they didn't help anymore. This helped so much! Such perfect timing!

[@demonshadowfox666]

I've gotten so tight this last year from the sudden inability to do any of the many activities I used to do. And I've struggled to find easy ways to work back to where I was. This video was great, and I love that you show it at so many levels so I can progress from my current sad state to hopefully better than before!

[@polligero3000]

I have this video on repeat every single day!! Step by step I'm gonna get there and do some splits! Thank you @Kathryn Morgan

[@leahgittens3830]

I just came from her workout vid. This helped with the soreness.

[@shehzik8901]

My go to stretch routine! Brilliant and useful for anyone!

[@louisabl128]

thank you!! I was starting my daily stretching routine when I saw this video. Sooo helpful

[@אמירהשמש-מ7מ]

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

[@jodichung]

Yes! Thank you! I am like the least flexible person ever! I have really tight hips, (they grip a lot), and I am just a very tense person in general. So, this has been really helpful and I really will be doing this. Any advice for having my hips let go and have a good stretch instead of fighting with my body? Also doing things like floor barre and pilates make my hips really want to grip and it doesn't give my core a good chance to get strong... :(

[@kathryn_morgan]

It's so hard not to hold the tension! But as basic as it sounds - breath. Think of your muscles melting into the floor. It takes a conscious effort but if you allow yourself to relax, the muscles will relax with you.

[@jodichung]

Ok! Thanks! I will just try to breathe and relax. I think my muscles get scared when they are stretched because I am so tight. I am gonna try and work to loosen up so this video really helped :)

[@harleyquinn9682]

I have the same problem, and it turned into me tearing my hip flexor 3 weeks before my summer intensive! So definitely work on breathing when stretching! Breathing helps so much, I've gotten so much looser since I learned to breathe.

[@jodichung]

Oh no! I a, sorry to hear that! I will definitely work on breathing!

[@graceberry8170]

Jodi Unicorn saaame

[@ashleyc.4596]

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

[@SylesteHoskins]

2022 and still doing this 3-4 times a week!😊

[@OnDasherOnDancer]

I love how you break flexibility down into small, manageable steps --❤Elisabeth

[@elm5315]

Please make more follow along stretching/flexibility videos!!

[@laelilou]

Been using this routine since 2019 ♡