Yoga for Calves and Shins - 10 Minute Yoga Stretches and Massage for Tight Lower Legs and Ankles

[@YogawithJoelle]

Do you have tight calves or ankles? I hope this helps! Please leave me a comment if there are particular sports you do that contribute to tight calves, which can help me know what videos to film for you next! Also try my video for foot pain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3jMfXirpa-kapI

[@scubapika5150]

10 Minutes of Yoga I work in a warehouse and I am on my feet 7 plus hours a day. I average 25,000 steps a day and it is murder on my poor feet.

[@PBandJen]

My post tib is my problem are from running

[@marivillavicencio8996]

YES, really bad cramping when I wake up and bend them... this stretch felt soooo good... Thanks Joelle!

[@toriatheexplorer]

needed this after roller skating!

[@christinedutaut4270]

I love this. I am over 100 days into running a mile a day for a year and this 10 minute stretch has saved me through December! Thank you

[@YogawithJoelle]

Hi Christine, I'm so glad to hear this! What a great objective to be running every day, hope you've been keeping it up! Let me know if a 10-minute stretching routine for runners would be helpful to you.

[@emilyduvall4395]

This video is exactly what I was looking for! I've had toe cramps, foot pain, and even knee pain and this helps a lot! You have perfect stretches to help things feel better! I've watched a lot of yoga/stretching videos and this is definitely the one I come back to the most! It's my favorite! Thank you!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Yay! Thank you Emily, I'm really happy to hear this - well done for finding what works best for you! 🌞

[@leannrigney7615]

Oh WOW! The knee is incredible at massaging the calf! I didn’t know! Thank you so much! ♥️

[@YogawithJoelle]

Isn't it? Sometimes the best massage tool we've got is our own body! 😉

[@cristinasanchez9029]

Ive been so many times here since I started yoga 2 years ago. At first I way barely able to do a downward facing dog but today I can finally follow the video. My next milestone will be doing it without getting out of breath lol

[@YogawithJoelle]

Oh that's fantastic, great job Cristina! If you'd ever like to mix it up, I've got another mini-class for the calves here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2O7lJmFrpKoh6s

[@katiethomass8370]

Thank you thank you thank you! I woke up and could barely walk because my calves were so sore from a cal workout I did 2 days ago.i did this and now they feel fine. And it only took 10 minutes to fix, magical. 😍👍😊

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're so welcome Katie! So happy to hear it helped 😊

[@thosehappymoments5504]

With all the tightness in my legs, this always feels so good

[@YogawithJoelle]

I totally agree!

[@recreatinggg]

Omg. Lol I have never done a calf focused yoga stretch and am so glad I found this. Wowwweee so good!

[@YogawithJoelle]

That is amazing! Thank you for sharing! ✨

[@lefouist]

Ur excellent in what ur doing. Lightly explained No ego Gentle Humble Great embodiment Thanks for these sort impulses

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you kindly!

[@suelenfatinanci2268]

I have tight ankles, specially after a broken heel surgery I had 3 years ago. Broke my heel skiing, got 7 screws and a plate on my left foot. Some days the tight ankle and the pain on the articulation hurts. This exercise was good. Please upload more foot/ankle stretching exercises. Glad I found your channel : )

[@YogawithJoelle]

Glad you found it too Suelen, thanks for practicing with me! If you search "yoga with joelle feet" or "ankles" or "calves" on KZbin, you'll find more practices for these areas, or you can also browse my playlist of classes for the lower body here: tinyurl.com/2ycfn3ny

[@BCARblondie]

Wow that was really good! My downward dog almost touched - closer than ever. I think i will add this as a regular to improve my lagging calf flexibility in yoga.

[@YogawithJoelle]

Good for you! Calves can be such a stubborn part of our body, but with regular practice they'll definitely start to release. If at some point in the future you'd like to mix it up with a (more intense!) ankle mobility practice for further results, you might also enjoy this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYurm5x4e7eqqZI

[@Dubble_Bubble40]

An oldie, but a goodie! Crazy to see how far you've come since this video! Since going remote work full-time a couple years now, my body has really tightened up. My legs have really been bothering me lately, so this was a nice one and was helpful. I'll be thumbing through the archives for more leg related videos. Thanks, as always!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Yes, what a flashback! This was one of 4 initial videos I made before taking almost a 2-year break, so glad to hear you say I've come a long way! 😆 So happy you're taking the time to go through the oldies, and I also have a playlist for the lower body if you're looking specifically for legs: kzbin.info/aero/PL9wzuXltV201L4xgyDOa_pe4BQ_WWToGy

[@Dubble_Bubble40]

@@YogawithJoelle Thanks so much Joelle!

[@paulinerai5078]

Fantastic , what a difference this has made , please do one for tight hip flexors

[@YogawithJoelle]

I'm really glad this helped. I've got several for hip flexors you might enjoy, here's a 10 min one for you to try: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6eTon9uebSkm5I

[@Jeetz]

Thanks for posting this I couldn't walk after soccer.... now getting much better

[@YogawithJoelle]

That's wonderful to hear, amazing job!! ⚽⚽⚽

[@kristenoboe]

This was exactly what I needed after a tough Highland dance class!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Wonderful, so glad you liked it Kristen!

[@cruisinforaboozin]

I have been on this planet for nearly 30 years and i can say, without a doubt, i have never thought to put my hands underneath my feet while bending over like in the stretch at 5:20. That is a brand new sensation for me and it felt WEIRD. In a good way, of course :) This is a great practice. Definitely enjoyed it

[@YogawithJoelle]

That's wonderful, great job! I look forward to practicing together again soon! ✨

[@crosslegged1979]

This is really great for a 40-something skateboarder. Thanks so much

[@mariafraser7963]

THIS IS A REALLY GOOD VIDEO!

[@JamieRoller2]

This is an incredible video! My calves are pretty tight thanks to a rigorous running and training schedule lately, and this was exactly what I needed.

[@YogawithJoelle]

Happy to help!

[@Adrieleflima]

Thank you very much! I woke up and my calves were very sore from a workout that I did 2 days ago, that I couldn’t even walk properly. I was looking a yoga classes for the calves, and I got yours! AMAZING! I feel regenerated 🤗🥰

[@YogawithJoelle]

Oh yay, great job!! Tight calves can be a lot to deal with, glad this helped you 😃

[@pranoykovuri6778]

Thank you Joelle for the wonderful video

[@YogawithJoelle]

You are so welcome!

[@beautifulbeingsyoga9887]

I'm so happy to see and with a yoga channel...yes yes yes 🙌....this felt so goooood.....I still haven't found my way to the Jolie work out wagon.....I think I see the path...💚💚💚🤗🤗🤗

[@YogawithJoelle]

Wonderful! So great to have you here Kym 🌞🌞🌞

[@BubbaYak]

Thanks so much! I have cfs and often get REALLY tight and sore for several days after working a particular set of muscles and this time I did a long walk a few days ago and could barely walk from the calf pain and stiffness, this has moved me on to an only just there ache so now I can participate with my family today! 💕💕💕

[@YogawithJoelle]

So happy this helped! Calf pain can be so frustrating, good for you for doing something about it! 😃

[@kagayalice]

10min is such a good length for lazy people like me. It’s too short to say no to what I need, but not too long that I feel overwhelmed. Thanks!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Wonderful! That's exactly what I've been hoping to do with my channel, glad to know you are enjoying practicing together 😊

[@scubapika5150]

I love this video! I have plantar fasciitis and capsulitis in both my feet and I haven’t been able to workout from the pain but doing this workout as long as I add it to my new low impact workouts I am not in pain and I have now lost 10 lbs. more to go but I am going to keep doing this everyday to keep my calves happy. Thank you for this video! I have tried 14 other videos and some much longer without success.

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you for the comment, and wow! Well done to you for losing weight and keeping your calves happy! I'm really happy that it helped. I've struggled with foot pain as well, perhaps I'll work on a 10-minute sequence more specifically for this. :-)

[@scubapika5150]

3 month update! I am still doing this yoga video 3-5 times a week after my workout. I am now down 20 lbs and my feet are so happy! Thank you again for this!! 🌟❤️

[@YogawithJoelle]

@@scubapika5150 Congratulations!!! That is fantastic to hear, keep going! :-)

[@scubapika5150]

10 Minutes of Yoga I shared this video on my DietBet feed. Hopefully it can help others too! Thank you again!

[@YogawithJoelle]

That's so kind of you! Thanks for sharing, and I hope it does help others! 😀

[@SumukhComedy]

Thank you! As a consistent runner, I recently am battling a tight calf so really enjoyed the specific targeting of this video. Will certainly continue to use it in the future!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Great job!! I have a whole playlist of videos for runners on my channel in case you ever need anything else 😉 Cheers!

[@joulesisgypsy]

Many many thanks for this Joelle! After years of knee pain and two ankle sprains I've only just realised that my calves and/or Achilles are abnormally tight. I can't even approach a squat! This is my 3rd day doing your routine and although I don't find it fun to work with the unbelievable stiffness of my lower legs I'm sticking with it for the rest of this year to see if I can finally cure my knee pain. Thanks again for making this brilliant video!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you for the lovely comment, and I'm so glad it helped! I'm also planning videos on feet pain and knee pain in the next few weeks, so I hope those can help you as well! And squats are so tough, aren't they? Perhaps I'll think about a beginner's approach video to those as well 😀Stay consistent, and well done!!

[@joulesisgypsy]

@@YogawithJoelle Thank you for your reply! The new videos you have planned will be gratefully received. Have an awesome day Joelle and thanks for helping make other people's lives better ♡

[@YogawithJoelle]

That's so kind of you to say - it's my pleasure! Have an awesome day too! 🌟

[@YogawithJoelle]

Hello again ! In case you haven't seen them already, I now have two new videos on foot pain (kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3jMfXirpa-kapI) and knee pain (kzbin.info/www/bejne/q52yqIONbsdpedU) available. I hope they can help you too, feedback is always welcome! 😊

[@joulesisgypsy]

@@YogawithJoelle Thank you very much Joelle! I'll do these classes this week and provide grateful feedback. ♡

[@terrancekayton007]

Love that your doing this is such a tight space, keeps in mind those of us living in small spaces can still get are yoga on 🧘‍♀️ 🙏🏿

[@YogawithJoelle]

Great point Terrance! You don't need a lot of space to have a big impact! 😉

[@anaconcessabingham8405]

very helpful with my plantar fasciitis. Thank you

[@YogawithJoelle]

That's wonderful, great job Ana! I do also have a 10-minute practice for plantar fasciitis if you'd like to try it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYrUn5WHg9-rodE

[@anaconcessabingham8405]

I will. Thank you

[@74dmagnum]

Thank you so much! This was exactly what my legs needed. I did some HIIT workout a day or two ago with lots of jumping and my calves were so stiff a day later. I feel so much better after just one session of doing this.

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're so welcome!

[@anyaforestell]

I was looking for a yoga video for tight calf muscles, found this one, and it was great! I especially liked the first exercise, using the knee and hands to massage the calves. Thanks :)

[@YogawithJoelle]

So glad you enjoyed Anya :)

[@alise2034]

thank you so much 🙏🏻 this is my new go to after-work practice!!

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're so welcome Alise! See you after work 😉

[@julianaankoma8401]

I do like your 10mins calf exercises very effective. Thanks a lot.😊

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're so welcome!

[@a.b.7932]

This was exactly what I needed for my tight calves after running. Also the 10 minutes went by so fast! (I love that, u wasn’t bored at all) thanks you for sharing. :)

[@YogawithJoelle]

My pleasure, well done!

[@larrysiy4457]

I can’t believe that I missed this all these years! Tried it today and boy was it tough! Glad I found it. Been needing some lower body routine. Thanks Joelle!

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thanks for joining me on this one today! :)

[@kcg1235]

This was fantastic for my tight overworked calves, as I’ve been training for a half marathon. Thank you!

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're so welcome! Good luck on the half-marathon :) I also have a full playlist of practices for runners if you're looking for anything else : tinyurl.com/9n389up9

[@kcg1235]

@@YogawithJoelle thanks a bunch! I’ll add those to my playlist! ❤️

[@kevinmaher7687]

Thank you namaste for thr good stretch my toes hurt but felt my back crack ans felt like heaven

[@YogawithJoelle]

Glad it helped, well done!

[@adriennehart7474]

Literally the best 🙏🏻🌸 my calves thank you

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thanks for joining me Adrienne!

[@bryanjackson9257]

This is great, I’m a freshmen d2 xc runner that’s jumping from 30 to 50 miles a week as a mid distance runner and my calves have been killing me and my shins but this feels great

[@YogawithJoelle]

Hi Bryan, wow, 50 miles a week is no joke, amazing!! So glad this helped, you might like to check out my playlist for runners to see if any of the other videos can help you too: kzbin.info/aero/PL9wzuXltV2006mylgeTEZM8dR7hB79WIe Well done!!

[@bezaaddis9359]

Thank you, it was very much needed and it targeted all the right places. My muscles are feeling very relaxed with minimum pain left. Much appreciated!!!

[@YogawithJoelle]

So glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@johnzenger7880]

This kicked my butt. I’ll be back again tomorrow.

[@YogawithJoelle]

Well done John! Tight calves are a tough one indeed, but it should get more accessible over time.

[@reneerednour3951]

Coming back to this one for sure!😊

[@reneerednour3951]

I keep finding good practices.

[@GabriellioMocaccini]

This was EXACTLY what I needed after an entire afternoon of being on my feet doing volunteer work

[@YogawithJoelle]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@naomimccormick9556]

I’ve just done this practice. My calves were so sore and thought my right calf was nearly cramping. Now I can walk instead of hobblind😊 Thank you.

[@YogawithJoelle]

Wonderful! Thanks for the lovely message and great job 😊

[@NinaPerezDanceTodayThriveToday]

Thank you so much! This did exactly what you said and I feel less pain in my calves. I do a lot of dancing on heels so it’s very helpful. I also really enjoyed the knee massage on the calves, great idea!! Thank you from @ConnectWithNina

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you for sharing Nina! I am glad to hear that it was helpful. 😊

[@My96Angell]

Omg thank you so much for this. I do yoga a lot but my calves was feeling tense so I looked up a video for calves and yours popped up and I really liked your style of teaching!! And of course my calves doesn’t feel tense anymore either 😅😅 so thank you!

[@YogawithJoelle]

I'm so glad! Thanks for practicing with me 😊

[@ratchanonsupakit4375]

Thank you for the video, you’re awesome!

[@YogawithJoelle]

So are you!

[@pri1602]

Thanks

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're welcome!

[@foilbyjennifer320]

This was helpful. Thank you

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're welcome! ✨

[@annerichter7175]

Wonderful massages idea. Guess I missed this one. 🤦‍♀️

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you! No worries, there’s always time to check it out. 🙏🙏

[@melissalayne5439]

2/3 of Day 3 Lower Body complete! Who knew my knees could dig so deeply into my calves! Fabulous! saving my 3rd option for bedtime.

[@YogawithJoelle]

Fantastic Melissa! I'm loving following your progress on these 😉

[@erincrawford270]

Thank you so much for this video! This routine felt so good on my tight feet and claves. Definitely adding this to my morning stretched 🙏🏼

[@YogawithJoelle]

You're so welcome, glad it helped!

[@derekwalker815]

Excellent after long walks..👍👍🙏

[@moonshineofash]

It's jo-elllee!! ❤

[@YogawithJoelle]

That's me! 😉

[@moonshineofash]

@@YogawithJoelle love the way u talk it's calming

[@kristynavalos2781]

That felt amazing!!

[@Graceann5676]

Thank you I do dance and my calves hurt so bad I can’t walk! This helped a lot! Ty

[@YogawithJoelle]

Happy it was helpful! 💫

[@OliviaKrieger]

Fantastic. Thank you

[@jenifersutha1361]

It's useful for me 😍🏃‍♀️

[@rosalynbrandon4107]

Hi Joelle! This was an awesome calf stretch. I've been getting cramps in my feet lately, especially the right foot. Do you have suggestions to help with this. Thanks! Namaste 🙏🏾

[@YogawithJoelle]

Glad you liked it Rosalyn! Good question about the cramps... Our feet tend to spend so much time locked in shoes that when we first start stretching them into poses they're not used to, they get "confused." It's basically the body not knowing what you want it to do because it hasn't done that before. For most of us they'll go away with time and practice, but in the meantime I suggest either not going quite so far into the stretch, or coming out of it if it feels like too much and taking a few ankle circles. You can also work on strengthening the little muscles in your feet with practices like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3jMfXirpa-kapI

[@YogawithJoelle]

That's a great observation! Stretching, pain, and flexibility actually have more to do with the nervous system and the brain than they do with the body, funnily enough. So sometimes working the "less affected" side of the body first can help prepare the brain for what's coming when we then practice the "difficult" side, so the nervous system is better able to relax because it's already seen that, "hey, that wasn't so bad!" I hope that explanation makes sense! It's a complex topic to explain in a few sentences, but one we talk about in more detail in my Focusing on Flexibility workshop if you're interested in diving deeper: tinyurl.com/4adzf8d4 Great job!

[@rosalynbrandon4107]

Hi Joelle - thanks for your reply, and it totally makes sense. I glanced through the link, and I'll check it out in more detail tomorrow. Quick question: Is this a live workshop, and do we have to present, or can we join and watch at our leisure. My availability for this sort of session will be best on the weekend. Thanks!

[@YogawithJoelle]

@@rosalynbrandon4107 Hi Rosalyn, it's a recording of a workshop that's already happened, so you can absolutely watch it at your leisure :)

[@AliciaSweetz]

Thank you!!!!

[@shazmalik1]

Hi Joelle. This was a great video thank you. I’m trying to get to the bottom of a plantar fasciitis issue I have with my right foot, lots of heel pain. Do you have any yoga stretches to help get some relief for this, and also any yoga to help ultimately prevent any further pain? I’ve read in lots of places that tight calves is a key to getting this issue. Is also tight hips you think? Thank you 🙏🏽

[@YogawithJoelle]

Hi Shahzad, I've actually got a video for plantar fasciitis, hope it helps! It's this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYrUn5WHg9-rodE

[@angelinaj1093]

I love this

[@YogawithJoelle]

So glad you liked it! I also just brought out a brand new Yoga for Calves video yesterday in case you'd like to try it as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2O7lJmFrpKoh6s Well done!!

[@eh8888]

I’m decently fit but I have no idea how you’re able to do that last move with the knees off the ground. 😅. I’ll keep trying till I get there.

[@YogawithJoelle]

Thank you so much! It is a pleasure to practice with you! 🙏 🙏

[@Jingoor]

How can I touch my leg s on the ground when doing downward dog. Any steps to get to that will be so appreciated. Thank you

[@YogawithJoelle]

This won't be what you want to hear, but keep practicing! It requires a lot of things : open ankles and calves, the ability to bring your pelvis into anterior pelvic tilt (arch), etc. This practice will definitely help but it depends where you're starting from and what your personal limitations are. The best thing to do would be to look up videos or articles specifically for what you're looking for.

[@ckawgoproductionsk199]

I have had shin splint issues for months now and my legs were literally shaking through this whole thing (tightest legs ever)

[@YogawithJoelle]

Well done! This isn't an easy one by any means. I actually have a yoga for shin splints practice now too, in case you'd like to try it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3zIlKZtmbegj68

[@blixasice]

5:28 oh yea I can do that for hours lol

[@YogawithJoelle]

Hahaha, that one can be quite spicy! It's also got a really literal name in sanskrit, which means: "foot to hand pose" Always makes me laugh 😂

[@pembie7859]

Love to see yoga for your feet video... loved toes pose

[@YogawithJoelle]

Glad you liked it! I have two yoga for feet videos available, and I hope you'll like them too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3jMfXirpa-kapI and kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYrUn5WHg9-rodE (for plantar fasciitis)

[@williamblakejr]

🙏

[@Gnome-nf7ev]

I like this practice but I feel like you’re doing the movements too fast so I can’t get enough stretch I have to keep pausing the video

[@YogawithJoelle]

I'm glad you like it! KZbin settings (the little gear icon near the bottom right of your screen) will allow you to change the play speed of a video, so that's always an option until you become more familiar with the postures!

[@stuff1784]

Why are my calves SO TIGHT though?!

[@YogawithJoelle]

It's pretty common! Keep working and they'll open up.