The BEST Stretches for Chilling Out | Cocktail Dress Series

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Cassey Ho is a certified Pilates and fitness instructor, winner of KZbin Next Trainer, and was also recently named FITNESS Magazine's Best Healthy Living Blogger.

[@Frozenwhisperer]

My heels touched the floor!!!! MY HEELS TOUCHED THE FLOOR :D Still a beginner on my journey, and today for the first my heels (in downward facing dog) touched the floor ^.^ *success & progress*

[@gabyelizondo90]

I'm not Cassey but... Great job! Congrats :) I'll keep practicing to make that my heels touch the floor, good luck! XOXO (I dont speak english very good, so sorry about the failures on my writing :( )

[@Breyerlover4ever23]

YAY! Congratulations!!!

[@seleygirl77]

Thank you so much! If it weren't for you Cassey, I would have never lost the weight or gained the strength! ^-^ I went from 150 to 130 lbs. !!!! You told me and many other POPSTERS to KEEP GOING so I never stopped. :)

[@seleygirl77]

Aww! Thank you so much ^-^

[@CoffeeLaLover]

Congrats! May I ask you how long did it take (if this offends you then it's ok if you don't wanna answer! I'm not trying to be rude, I'm just trying to figure out how I can lose weight too) and did you lose weight by following her beginner's calendar?

[@seleygirl77]

CoffeeLaLover technically it took me one year, but then I realized I wasn't giving it my all. I started to drop weight most in the last six months of the year, so really it was six months :) and since I posted that I lost 10 more pounds ^^ and I followed the normal calendar :) Keep in mind that I'm only 5'2" so 120 lbs is kind of average.

[@CoffeeLaLover]

hi! sorry for the late reply, youtube is so confusing, it wouldn't let me reply to you and than i had to go on google plus and ahh! freaking youtube and it's changes :/ but really?! thanks! i'm about 5'2" and i'm trying to get down to 120 too! did you change any of your diet or anything? (sorry for creeping you out with so many questions!)

[@seleygirl77]

CoffeeLaLover Haha! That's totally fine :) I had a lot of questions too when I started out^^ And yeah, I did change my diet. It is commonly said that things dealing with weight (specifically weight loss) is 80% what you eat and 20% exercise :) But don't be too hard on yourself, because I was at first and it wasn't enjoyable. Just be cautious of what you eat and ask "will my body thank me for this?" And it's okay to eat junk food, but eat it in moderation, I usually allow myself one food a day that isn't "the best" or if I know I'm going out to eat, I allow that time to be the only day of the week, and I allow myself to eat a junkie MEAL :) I'm sure there is other advice on the internet as well^-^ Don't be afraid to ask more questions, and ask others as well because we all go through our own personal journey, and they all vary :) Good luck!

[@Countoure]

I think this is my favorite stretching routine, thanks Cassey for this amazing workout

[@alexiggutierrez]

*does one stretch* *entire body cracks* That can't be good...

[@mariannamycroft2611]

ohmydGod I spat hahaha

[@emmarutherford4003]

Aww, that final stretch when you lie back on your knees used to be the cool thing to do at school as the ultimate proof that you were 'double jointed!' It used to be so easy for me!!!! :(

[@JasieStyles]

Oh my gosh YES xD

[@charlotteg.2476]

Hey Cassey, I wanted to share this with you: I just did this video with my mother to finish today's workout. We stretched (Beach Stretches- I LOVE it I do it almost every morning). Then, we did your last beginners workout, because my mom is not so strong YET and yeah, then she wanted to stop. But I was like 'No, the next one is really cool and quick, maybe not easy but let's try' (The Pick me up quickie workout) and we did it! And then I convinced her to try the Hundred Workout with me. And she got through! And she didn't give up, and that's why I'm REALLY SO PROUD OF HER! Yeah, and then we stretched it out. YAY! And y'know, that's what you ALWAYS tell us: To NEVER GIVE UP. So thank you, and also because YOU made ME strong, I remember when *I* used to struggle with the Pick Me Up Arms part which I now master and the Hundreds WO in General! Yay again! Okay, I'm gonna finish now. Hope you have a great day!

[@katherinemoon1952]

Day 10 of the beginners 2.0 calendar. ♡ I wasn't flexible enough for 90% of this and ended up squirming around on the floor a lot. I also couldn't reach the floor on the first stretch and ended up balancing myself off the couch instead. 😂 I'll admit I'm a bit frustrated at myself today because I struggled a lot with some of today's workouts. Probably because I forgot to stretch before I began going through the videos, which didn't help my flexibility. I'm also frustrated at myself for waking up so late as I'm trying to wake up at a decent hour (I workout when I wake-up.. and I didn't wake up until almost 4 P.M.) Ah well. Tomorrow is another day. I'm not going to give up because I struggled today. ♡

[@jewellwilliams5990]

omg i fell over like 10 times lol

[@lindenpeters2601]

Yeah my legs are not flexible at all. I just did a regular forward bend with no leg up, then a pigeon pose later, to get my glutes stretched out.

[@mykioto]

Come back

[@TarynJackson2019]

Does anyone else notice that parts of the video doubles..?

[@blogilates]

I'll be announcing the giveaway winner soon!!!

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[@charmainmullaney7037]

Should you have told me two months ago I possibly could lose weight without depriving myself or counting calorie intake day after day, I would not have believed you. Upon trying a lot of weight loss supplements and weight-loss systems, I had been baffled because nothing was working for me. And then my neighbor informed me regarding The Venus Factor. Wow! That is certainly all I can say. If you wish to lose fat, this is the way. I really love this system so much, I really wanted to share with you. badassbutton.com/70-Fast-Weight-Loss-726

[@ameliadegroot]

Didn't know how badly I needed this until I did it.

[@Fireinherveinzz]

Amelia de Groot righht

[@jaimyw.8842]

Even after years I come back to this video because this is my FAVORITE stretch video!

[@edenmac7751]

TIP IF YOU KEEP FALLING OVER ON THE FIRST ONE: just do some basic hammy/calf stretches first (sit&reach, touch toes, butterfly knees....) to loosen your legs up a bit first. this helped me because my leg kept buckling when i tried to tip over 😄 hope this helps, fam!

[@alexia5207]

Thank you so much :D

[@KirstenWilliams13]

I believe I missed the give away, but this routine felt SO good on all of my sore muscles! It was amazing!!! When we were stretching our quads, lying on the mat, sitting upright was too easy, but lying all the way back was too much strain, so I had to find a comfortable stretchy position to be in, which was a challenge! I feel taller and more flexible and relaxed and happy. Like some form of happy juice magically formed and flooded through my muscles!!! SO GOOD.perfect for this cold Colorado weather, because when I shiver I get tense, and that stretch just opened me up! Thanks Cassey!

[@paigefrances7158]

"It's nearly 2014" time flies when you're a POPster!

[@aliceb.568]

Day 10 for me :) ( i did it even if i was tired, proud of myself :D)

[@aliceb.568]

Thank you !:) you too ! It's important to continue it even if we paused it sometimes ;)

[@angelolovasco61angelolovas88]

alice b.

[@alltimefalloutatthechemica2106]

alice b. Same

[@medousa3871]

05/31/2019 let's say goodbye to the month!!!🙌💝

[@Dollychica]

please make more stretch/chill videos like this one! :)

[@feliciadoss6742]

Aw, yes - it felt good!!

[@RoseOfTheValley13]

This is definitely one of my go to stretching videos when I just need to de-stress. Amazing!

[@Kogent_]

Favorite post workout stretch routine ❤❤

[@katherinelively]

Cassie I am SO thankful for what you are doing and what you've created. Blogilates/pop pilates has really changed my life. You make this working out-thing so fun and exciting, and I can see how genuine you are and how much you care about people! I don't think you get enough credit. I think a lot of people are self-centered.and I hope that the amount of people who do appreciate you and acknowledge all your hard work will motivate you to continue. You're not just my role model as it relates to fitness but also as it relates to life in general. Your enthusiasm and work-ethic is truly inspiring! From the bottom of my heart, thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@sarahsmiley13]

My legs feel soooo much better 🙌 They were so tight before this. July 8th!!

[@t.h.8650]

Sameee

[@Hhhhhhhhhhhh115]

Beginner 2.0 day 10!

[@LoveLadyMJ]

Me too! I hope I can get through this and good luck to you :)

[@chloeg271]

No Ewa, you WILL get through this! Keep going (:

[@deenpor3]

hey Cassey im a beginner and this stretch routine was amazing! i decided to get back into shape because i had a back injury from bad posture and thought id try your workout calendars. just wanted to let you know how amazing i feel after every work out of yours and i miss your workouts on rest days!!! thank you for being so enthusiastic in all your videos, i love them all and i can already see results after the first week of the beginner calendar. love you! xxx

[@AnnaMaria-gf4sb]

Done with Day 18 and I feel so good. Taking a shower and then do some stuff for uni! I rocked this day the whole way! Woke up early, did some stuff for uni, had 3 courses today, looked at a shared apartment, where I am hopefully going to move in, talked to my mum and to my sis, saved some food before it was going to be thrown away, did my workout and I am going to finish this work just like I started it!

[@giuliannamatto8873]

this is inspiring! thank u for sharing 💖

[@amanshah2923]

July 8th anyone? Good job you did it 👏 Streching days are my favorites.

[@ddaa1991]

My third final exam, my third time doing this workout, and it's still bring joy to my heart, it took all my worries and stresses away ^^ Love you Cassey

[@frauzunder1832]

This is my favorite stretching video. I just love it and I've done it regularly since 2014 :) I know all your stretching lessons and I would be so happy, if you could do a new chill out stretches video! Different music, different background. This would be so nice! Thank you so much Cassey for all the love and support :)

[@ninarickett-green1817]

hey cassey, i've been following your calendars since july/august and i just wanted to tell you how much a stronger, healthier, and happier person i am because of you. lately i haven't been able to workout as often as i'd like to, and some days it's hard to put on my workout clothes and start, but once i do i feel amazing. i'm in need of some major motivation to fully get back on track with my fitness journey, and winning some cute and motivating gear would definitely push me to keep going. even if i don't win i just wanted to say thank you for everything you do, and i love you! :)

[@RadioMusicful]

Oh my goodness I love these videos! I recently found them on pinterest and the first time I tried it out, I was swore the next day :D awesome! Keep it up :)blogilates

[@blogilates]

#mightymarch

[@carolinebennette4710]

Cassey, you have inspired me to become stronger and healthier! Some days I yell at you through my computer during a workout, but I still love you! Thank you for creating so many workouts for us! Keep up the good work!

[@StephanieXSmiles8295]

this made me feel so good! Thank you cassey for making my workouts/stretches happy and great! ily!

[@beginagainbeauty8707]

Cassey, your upbeat personality and super positive outlook never fail to bring a smile to my face (no matter how difficult the workout)! Thank you so much for all you do for us popsters. I think I speak for all of us when I say that we appreciate the hard work you put into your videos and the clothing and meal plans and everything else. You are truly a positive and uplifting inspiration to so many. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@vatsala141]

an awesome fitness trainer gives awesome unique stretches which is hard to find anywhere but only to casssey ho :))))))))))cassey rocksssssssssss

[@monikaNtiff]

I loooved the background music, sooo relaxingg. This whole video was relaxxxinng, thanks Cassey :)

[@jordinh8519]

I started a healthier lifestyle about a month ago started no working out and just eating healthy. I have never been motivated to work out before but I recently discovered your workout videos and they made me WANT to work out. They're mostly short, not that I've gone through all of them, but they challenge me, and your composure and motivation when keeps me going when I don't want to. Thank you!

[@jessiebrown343]

Heyyyyy cassey!!! =D MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! First of all, i would like to thank u for doing sooooooooo much for us. u do sooooo much for us, monthly calendars, meal plans, new workout series, thank you thank you thank you for everything!!!!! and secondly u inspire me sooo much to keep going and to not give up, u are such a positive person! the whole blogilates community makes me feel happy and motivated!! there was a time where i just wanted to give up,i felt like i didn't have anyone to help me become fit and healthy but then i found ur videos, i felt like i found a new best friend and they have helped me so so so much from eating clean to staying fit and exercising, you have made a HUGE impact on my life!! i just want to say thank for everything u are doing for us!!! and i LOVE the blogilates community and i LOVE you!!! thank u for everything!!! u are awesome!!! keep going with what u are doing!!! and congragulations on the ur dvd at target and ur shooting in the rewind 2013. LOVE U!!!!! =D

[@FiveOhAnna]

Day 10 JanYOUary Complete! This is my favorite video so far, I love the stretches and it's an awesome way to end a workout x

[@Nadyaboggo]

Woah! I did two moves I didn't believe I could do! I'm so happy and peaceful now! Thanks Cassey!

[@leahgarber5208]

It is such fun working out with you every day Cassey! Your positive attitude, encouraging words, and continuous smile really help me get through the tough exercises. Thank you and looking forward to see what is next for 2014!!

[@amyeli33]

Cassey, I am glad I decided to do this video today because I haven't tried to do any of your workout videos for months because my Internet was too slow to load them. I did try to use some of the printables you have, but it wasn't the same. I am realizing that Pilates was something that helped me get through school last year. I was also inspired to eat healthier.

[@sarahs.4083]

Cassey, YOU-ARE-AMAZIIIIING!!!! I loved those stretches SOOOO much. Can't even tell .. The music and the whole atmosphere made me feel really good and relaxed and forget about pretty much everything. Also, for some reason I can't explain, I just felt so beautiful both in the inside and the outside. So, thank you!!! :)

[@sarahs.4083]

Mollie Andrews Right?!? This is one of the best feeling in the entire world. And yes, the music definitely added a lot; it kind of reminds me of winter for some reason.

[@themarvelousmissmacy]

by far my favorite stretch video! 💗

[@portiawomer5823]

These stretches were amazing! They felt wonderful after doing the other workouts on the calender these past few days! You are seriously such an awesome fitness instructor. Thank you for helping me stay healthy, fit, and not spending extra money to do so!

[@amyneira8821]

Casey you motivate to keep going ! I don't necessarily have many goals but one of them is to make a change , and I find it admirable that you changes everyday not only in someone's appearance but also in their self esteem and confidence as well .

[@xfronwenzyoucamex]

Why are there so few views? This is one of my fav blogilates videos of all time.

[@defnekaya3846]

This is my favourite blogilates video❤️

[@michelleheflin6424]

Cassey I just want to thank you for everything that you do. I lost around 50 pounds when I was in high school but I have needed to tone up ever since then. Since I found you in June my overall body tone has become so much better. Thanks to you I'm finally becoming confident in my body!

[@rockoncrazydude12345]

I do this EVERY DAY now, it seriously helps me to relax after a long, stressful day. Just like every one of your videos - I love this!

[@Starleighstarleigh]

Day 1 of the April calendar in Aus feeling sooooo good

[@jessicavera545]

Yeah. I didn't get the password. Do you know what it is?

[@yo-uw7wk]

+Jessica Vera it's somethingbig

[@Lotjedoor]

I think I'm doing it wrong cause these are making me feel stressed!

[@kellybaker8125]

Thank you so much Cassey for everything you've done for me! This is one of my favorite videos of yours, I can't wait to do it again!

[@gabyvillalobos9608]

DAY 10 of beginners 2.0 COMPLETE! 😊

[@Lozzie23]

i feel amazing after doing this! x

[@BlueEncyclopedia]

This was a good reminder to take a breather and let the bad energy go. Work has been horrible all week and I could feel the tension in my neck releasing. Hoping to stay positive these last couple shifts before Christmas.

[@PetWessman]

Yessssss! My hamstrings have been pretty tight since I started running last year, and today, after this stretching routine, I could finally lay my palms flat against the floor with straight legs! Thank you, Cassey!

[@rebeccajinfen7341]

Who is following the June 2016 calendar?!

[@nikkileick5303]

Yeah!

[@seleygirl77]

That felt sooo good ^-^

[@Babycakes12000]

I did this after a stressful day just before bed to help relax me and now I definitely feel relaxed and sleepy, ready for my bed! Go Cassey! More stretching videos please 😄 xx

[@trizzygirl]

Happy holidays!!! Thank you so much for all the love and hard work you put on everything you do for us your popsters, I'm glad you had a merry christmas and I wish you a happy new year!!! Love!!!

[@victoriaa7250]

Day five of June calendar..... Anybody else?

[@Celinebean23]

October 7th 2016!

[@kennedy1137]

Yup! gotta love chill day;)

[@letsgetreckless]

I've been doing this video after every workout lately and it's just really nice to finish off with it. It leaves me happy and my body happy.

[@lilih.2392]

I've been working out to Blogilates since April 2013 and I'm so happy with my body AND mind. Thank you Cassey!

[@jamiecupcakes4648]

"Relaxing"

[@kz-yi1sz]

June 5th, 2015 anyone?

[@amandanielsen9862]

Cassey! I love your videos! You've inspired me not only to work out, but to eat healthy too. You make my workout routine fun, and I look forward to spending an hour a day with you! Thanks a million!

[@zerm1300]

Oh my goodness!!!! This was to perfect and exactly what I needed. School has been stressing me out so bad with finals coming up and I've had this stiffness in my ankle and it was loosened during the workout. It helped A LOT. Thank you Cassie!!!

[@theoubrelifechronicles8850]

12/17/21 ❤️❤️❤️

[@musicexpresseslife]

day 3 aprilates anyone??

[@AmandaChristensencck]

I LOVED this stretch! So beautiful, so peaceful, and I just felt so graceful. I was able to focus on my breathing in this one, which felt absolutely amazing. I loved the "flow" of these moves!

[@emilily_25]

I'm here from the beginner's calender (day 10 anyone?) but honestly I may start doing these stretches every day. I feel so much better after them and the whole video (the music, cassey's softer than usual voice, etc.) really made me feel so relaxed, especially seeing as I'm in the middle of exams right now.

[@medousa3871]

February 3rd - REST UP day 2017

[@medousa3871]

10/18/2019 👀

[@paulettemusicqueen1282]

it's 2017 and I keep coming back to this video to stretch. It's so perfect, the background music is so nice and chill. Thank you so much for your videos Casey And I love that you talk with us while we're stretching/working out.

[@solochoir872]

I really recommend - well during any of these workouts but especially stretches - recording yourself. It might sound weird, but it a) helps you hone in on any mistakes and correct them later/during and b) watching it after is super motivating for some reason (especially if you look at your first video and your most recent one, and see exactly what progress you made)

[@superwholockedshipper2823]

June 3rd? Anyone?

[@adag6689]

me :)

[@Caitlinsway]

Me!

[@kaseyfoley5701]

Me!

[@CherryTwistXD]

dont get me wrong cassey I LOVE YOU but the move where you stretched your quads and laid back is actually very bad for your knees. I didnt end up doing that move but i'm just putting it out there in case anyone else decides not to.

[@youreviltriplet]

Thank you Cassey!! This made me feel so relaxed after a tough day doing the january workout calendar... for some reason it made me feel so much better about myself and my body

[@kirstenknapp8650]

I really like your dress Cassey!! And you r so right about girls wearing things that don't make sense but r so fashionable at the same time!

[@Paaula66]

My balance is terrible! I can't help falling :( what could I do?

[@EniShehu]

Don't give up.Just keep practicing.Once you strengthen your core your balance will be better too.When I started I could stand on one leg,now I can do all this and more.Even the advanced stretches with ease.The fun part is comparing your old self with your new one,cause that's what we're trying to achieve!

[@annikadalley7397]

Paaula66 as Eni said, strengthening your core helps. But another thing that may help is focusing on a particular spot on the floor/wall/mat, basically anything that won't move.

[@Paaula66]

Eni Oh thank you!

[@Paaula66]

Annika Dalley thank you! You are right! Have a nice day ❤ ฅ'ω'ฅ

[@tatianaragland4007]

Cassette you should make really cute sport bras for your online store. Hopefully with underwire specially for girls like myself who has a lot on top

[@TeaLeafProphecy]

That was probably THE most relaxing and opening stretching video I've done. I LOVE doing these stretches after an intense workout!

[@kellybaker8125]

I love working out with you because it leaves me feeling so happy. Normally after a workout I just feel drained but not anymore! I always feel so happy and carefree and good about myself, it's a great feeling. Thank you!

[@sadiejensen2907]

The reason the last stretch hurts is because IT CAN RIP YOUR ACL'S! I'm a dancer, and we know never to do that stretch because you can rip your acl while doing it and you are more likely to rip it afterwards while being active. DO NOT DO THE LAST STRETCH!

[@lindenpeters2601]

Yes! The last stretch stretches nothing but knee joints. I know she said it was for quads, but I felt nothing in my quads. I did a separate quad stretch afterwards by just laying on my belly and pulling my heels up close to my bottom.

[@tarynm5393]

Day 20 is DONE!!! (:

[@feliciadoss6742]

Feeling so accomplished! :D

[@tarynm5393]

Yep!! Now we gotta power through April Abs!! Haha. XD

[@feliciadoss6742]

Taryn Miller For sure!!! We got this Popster!!

[@meaghan57]

This is the best feel good stretching video I have ever done! Made me feel amazing!

[@medousa3871]

26/8/2016

[@_fatimahmh3849]

day 25 of march calender anyone x

[@MultiSassymama]

yasss

[@delbabaelbaba]

+FADZII IITIZ me, even though i just started 2 days ago haha

[@destinyawaitsx3]

I love Cassy's stretch out workouts. So peaceful...

[@Rxjena2]

Thank You for all you do Cassie! I love your stretching videos, they really help me with my back issues! Keep up the good work!!!

[@zoem4784]

I love how you stay the same inspiring person all these years. It may be a little late but happy 2017 Cassey, thank you! ❤️

[@melissagoodier1300]

This is so great! Such a perfect present for the holidays~ Thanks Cassey! Hope you had a great holiday!

[@laurarocha4455]

Day 18 of the beginner's calendar is complete. Another great stretch by Cassey and a reminder on how inflexible I am.

[@yvonneanne3236]

This is the perfect cool down video to do right after some of your harder workouts!! I feel so relaxed and great right now

[@kellybaker8125]

I love you Cassey! You're such a great person and so inspiring :) I love your workouts, nothing motivates me like you do!

[@kaylajoseph5512]

Just started on the August 2014 calendar. This is the first step to a new me! Can't wait to see the results at the end of this month!

[@ShreyashiRay]

Thank you sooo much, Cassey for everything, and for who you are. You are nothing short of a blessing. :)

[@juliejensen2507]

Love love love the casual thing about these cocktail dress work outs:)

[@aliceethao]

This has helped me relax since my right hip & knee has been giving me trouble during my workouts. It's really soothing and not as extreme compared to the other workouts from you

[@stargwirl]

I loved these stretches - my favorites were the ones for the hips! My mom did this video with me. I'm trying to encourage her to release some stress through stretching! Thank you!!