Yoga for Lower Legs, Feet, Calves & Ankles {30 mins}

[@arianabrown4308]

When I worked in retail for a summer, doing this video every day after work was the only thing that helped relieve the pain in my body. I return to it often. I love doing it right before bed -- it helps me sleep so much more soundly. Thank you for making this video and keeping it online for this long! From someone who is still using it :)

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thanks for sharing Ariana and if you haven't checked out the myofascial release practices for feet, calves, ankles and lower legs - I highly recommend them as well to really help this area release tension. Peace, Aprille

[@kali.whodances709]

Light and Peace. Thanks for this unique. AwsomE class ☀️

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you and I wish you a beautiful weekend filled with peace. Aprille

[@rupasharma4646]

Thank you so much Aprille for a delicious practice ! Have been on my feet all day ,my feet are happy and my calves more relaxed,I do a lot of walking and will be surely returning !

[@YogaRangerStudio]

I am so glad this helped and thank you for sharing your practice time with me today : )

[@mdimp1468]

Wonderful foot and calf practice. Love your timing and approach.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@jennyp6078]

This was fascinating Aprille. I knew we took our feet for granted, but I didn't realize how much until I did this class. During savasana I was very aware of them and they felt quite different. Amen to you for creating this sequence. Peace and Namaste 🧘🏾‍♀️🙏🏽

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you Jenny and I hope you and your feet have a wonderful week - Peace, Aprille

[@bes1901]

Wow, best lower leg practice I have done. Lot of great poses. Thank you :)

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Wonderful! Glad to hear you enjoyed it and thanks for joining me on the mat today! Peace, Aprille

[@emilybolster2382]

This has been a godsend! Thank you so much Aprille!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You're so welcome!

[@soniafrangie4891]

I love your workout my feet ankles legs feels amazing I will be looking forward to your workouts , I feel so much better thank you for sharing your heeling workout

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You're so welcome and thank you for your very kind words. May you have a wonderful week and thank you for joining me today! Peace, Aprille

[@deniseschmidt6438]

Truly a godsend for when your calves, shins and ankles are screaming for relief. Thank you for a glorious practice Aprille.💜💜

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you Denise and I hope you are enjoying Italy! Peace, Aprille 💖💖💖🙏

[@jaimeramos1529]

Awesome !! Yoga session. My feet needed this 🙌🏽

[@YogaRangerStudio]

So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for joining me for practice!

[@Crafty_Spirit]

I have started to practice yoga in 2020 by following your classes, and this is still one of my favourite ones! I can really feel how tensions in the feet lead to a blockade in the upper neck. Releasing the tension helps me feel grounded again and the breath flows more easily afterwards : )

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Yay, thank you! I agree - begin with the feet and you will find that your entire body will feel better! Thank you for joining me for so long - I appreciate you!

[@dominiqueheuff6083]

Aprille your video’s are lifesavers for sore bodies :)

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you Dominique - I hope you are feeling much better and have a great day!

[@melissaHK100]

I have been suffering from very stiff ankles and calf pain. This practice helped so much. I will definitely be doing it again soon. Thanks!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you for joining me and I am glad to hear this practice helped!

[@gzupsich]

This sequence enabled a huge release in my outer calf which had led all the way up to quad and hip tension. Amazing. I have so much more mobility now after 2 sessions. Thank you!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

That is great to hear Gina! So glad you enjoyed this practice and thank you for sharing your time with me today. Have a lovely week! Peace, Aprille

[@gildalozano5077]

What a great workout. Feel great from the knee down. Thank you.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

So glad to hear Gilda and thank you for sharing your time with me today! Peace, Aprille

[@lynnwhitestone9086]

Namaste Aprille...struggling with foot issues leg length discrepancy for many years...this is a wonderful gift; and asana to our feet and body.This is one foundation in our physical life we often neglect 'til we have problems.....thank-you for sharing this with all of us trying to balance and restore our health!!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Hello Lynn! I have several local clients who struggle with leg length issues as well as feet pain and discomfort so I often do classes like this here at the local studio! I am always amazed at how everyone feels better after they care for they legs and feet and I recommend doing practice for this area every single week (after all - our feet and legs carry us every day!). Thank you so much for sharing your practice with me and have a wonderful day! Peace, Aprille

[@joannepuglia8050]

Great care for my feet today, especially after my Saturday morning run! I liked the rolled up blanket underneath the knees. I never did this one before. Thanks Aprille!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Isn't it great to treat the feet? What a perfect use for this class and I hope you had a fabulous run as well. Thank you for joining me and have a peaceful evening! Peace, Aprille

[@rockcogar8303]

Yoga Ranger Studio just gets better and better !!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you Rock for all of your support! You have no idea what it means to me! I am glad you are enjoying the content and know that more weekly content is coming soon..... : )

[@IvyDawkinsLloyd]

I can't count how many times I've done this video. I keep coming back because l know l will feel so much better after ! Thank you, Aprille

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Your feet, legs, calves and ankles are SO grateful for your attention! I am sure your entire body feels better with some leg/feet love. Thank you for joining me Ivy and have a wonderful weekend - Peace, Aprille

[@amalajanice]

thank you Aprille xx have really been struggling wiht intense foot pain the past week or so - this has given me some easy and lovely little processes to hopefully ease and care for my feet - they do so much for me ! gratitude to you gorgeous Heart

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You are so welcome! I have a foot rolling out practice and Yin for feet and hands that also might help. Wishing you health and healing and thank you for sharing this practice with me. 😊

[@eleanormattice3598]

As I age and walk daily for exercise my feet are stiff , sore and forming bunions. This yoga workout made my feet feel so much better!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You're so welcome! We all need to care for our feet more and when we do - they care for us! Thank you for joining me - Peace, Aprille

[@vernacarlin123]

Your voice is extremely calming to listen to thank you for the great yoga lesson . Blessings

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining me for this practice. May you have a lovely and relaxing week - Peace, Aprille

[@hathoroshun1740]

This is a phenomenal practice. You are an embodiment Genius. Thank you

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You're so welcome and thank you so much for your kind words of support! : )

[@donnarparks]

Thank you Aprile. I don't have a problem with my feet, but this is the first time I was able to do a squat in years! Couldn't believe my body just went down. Hard to get back up but maybe if I just keep trying it will improve. Thanks for all the fabulous classes. Namaste, Donna

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Welcome Donna! That's amazing to hear - squat is a hard one! This is a good class to keep the ankles and feet mobile and healthy. Thank you for joining me today and have a fabulous week! Peace, Aprille

[@loriegann4448]

Great foot and ankle workout. Thanks

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you!

[@evemacpherson6553]

Love this. I have happy feet now.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Wonderful...happy feet are the best! Thank you for joining me and have a great weekend! Peace, Aprille

[@johngallacher437]

I use this as part of my post-run yoga. always feel better afterwards

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you John and I am so happy to hear this supports your running! Have a great day - Peace, Aprille

[@donnarparks]

Thank you Aprile. I did this class again because my right foot was bothering me and it helped a lot. Also, went into a squat easily. Amazing what a difference it makes.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

I am so glad to hear this helped Donna. Feet are so incredibly important to overall health and I think it's VERY important to give them some love. Thank you for joining me and have a lovely day! Peace, Aprille

[@zoeyangelpup]

I'm just loving your channel!! This was perfect. Most people don't realize how important it is to care for your feet. I'm on my feet a lot. But I learned about the importance of caring for the feet from my time in the army.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you! Yes, many people don't understand the value of caring for their feet until something goes wrong, sadly. But just a little bit of daily care can change your entire body...relieving headaches, back pain, and other issues that originated in something wrong in the feet. Thanks for joining me and have a great day! Namaste, Aprille ❤☺

[@jessiewadkins8886]

This is just what I was looking for. Love the use of the myofascial release ball. You did keep mentioning that the audience might be getting impatient, but I actually felt the whole thing was rather rushed for yin yoga. I literally checked my playback speed. I would love to see a remake of this at a more relaxed place. Namaste.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Jessie, this is not a Yin Yoga class but a slow flow class. A Yin Yoga class would be much, much slower. I can certainly add a class with this into my Yin Yoga requests list and work on one though.

[@jessiewadkins8886]

@@YogaRangerStudio My apologies. I had searched yin yoga, and my brain assumed that's what the class was when it came up in the search. My wife and I just completed yin for runners, cyclists, and athletes, and enjoyed it. Would LOVE a yin for lower legs!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Here are a few you might like to try and let me know what you think?! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKOqhnxnmbSbpck kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKGclniMm7ySqtU kzbin.info/www/bejne/n53VdpKNf6t_opI These all focus on legs specifically and mostly lower legs. Each of differing lengths so a variety to choose from. Enjoy!

[@endlessenergy8075]

Loved this video thank you so much and you are so lovely and relatable, homely. Big Love 💚🤘🏽✨💐

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you so much!!

[@bionic8381]

Wow that was so amazing! This is the best foot love video by far. I have a lot of problems with my feet so I've tried a few different practices :) i love the calf smashing and seaweed toes!! Thank you so much Aprille!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You are so very welcome! I love working with the feet - so much of pain and discomfort comes from feet issues and I think if we just loved our feet a bit more - they wouldn't be so bad! So glad you enjoyed this and have a wonderful week - Peace, Aprille

[@ericb5774]

Thank you for this lesson. I have very tight ankles but I'm feeling so much better after the class. Looking forward to watching it again soon!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Wonderful! I am glad the class helped. I find that if I do this class each week, my ankles, feet and lower legs feel much better overall and stay that way! Thank you for practicing with me - Peace & Namaste, Aprille

[@rachelm2257]

Excellent session as always. Just in time for me learning the charlston 😊

[@YogaRangerStudio]

I love the Charleston! What a great thing to learn in the new year and I wish you luck and have great fun with it! Thanks for joining me. Peace, Aprille

[@nicpel100]

Thank you for another great video! I was having a lot of tightness in my calves after starting a new hiit workout program this week. Didn't realize how tight my feet were as well until I started doing the self massage exercises. Now I can get a good night's sleep

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You're so welcome! Hoping this helped you sleep and feel more open in the lower legs. Definitely come back to this one at least once a week to help keep these areas mobile and tension free (feet can always use some care). Thanks for joining me and have great week! Peace, Aprille

[@laurablum2078]

I’ve been having a lot of pain in my feet and this really helped.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Hi Laura - so sorry your feet have been painful but I am glad this practice helped some. I do have a couple of more legs/ankles/feet practices you might try: Yin Yoga for Feet/Ankles/Wrists/Hands kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYuxhJqlmbd8d6s Myofascial Release for Lower Legs and Feet kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqeTqqhvp9BofdU Thank you for joining me and I wish you health and healing. Have a wonderful week - Peace, Aprille

[@kariesargent2410]

This is still a favorite - my feet always feel so good 🙏

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Isn't it nice to give your feet a little love? Thank you for joining me and have a fabulous week Karie! Peace, Aprille

[@sidewinder7020]

Loved this! I've just recently started a very intense HIIT cardio program and it's been killing my calves and feet. This really helped release the tension and was a perfect extra-stretching program after finishing my "sweat session" for the day :)

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you for joining me and what a great way to use this class! Enjoy your cardio program and have a great day! Peace, Aprille

[@suegz139]

Glad I came across this, been having some pain on the arch of the right foot. Trying to be prepared for a week trip involving lots of walking. Thanks Aprille, was a great practice with poses I never tried before (used a stress ball though).

[@YogaRangerStudio]

I hope your foot feels better and I wish you a wonderful trip! If you can, take your stress ball with you and use it for little rollouts during your trip to help keep the foot and the arch open and release pain and tension. Thank you for joining me today and have a wonderful week! Peace, Aprille

[@jessicapilcher7842]

Loved this thank you

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@mariajaquez1526]

love this for the focus on the feet. Im flexible but my feet hurt often!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

So glad this helps Maria and I hope your feet feel wonderful now!

[@mariejosesale4115]

This was absolute bliss. I was having a bad painful day with my arthritis in my feet and toes and it has soothed tremendously. Have you got a similar one for hands, fingers and writs ? Thanks you so much Aprille.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you for joining me and I am so glad this helped and you are feeling better. Working with the feet can be so beneficial and your entire body feels better afterwards! I have a hands, wrists practice too! This is much shorter but does much to relieve wrist and hand discomfort. Enjoy and have a wonderful day! Peace, Aprille bit.ly/YogaSnackHandsWrists

[@AlineIndech]

Perfect! Thank u ... Just what i need today

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Lovely! Thank you for joining me! May your day be bright and filled with peace. 😊🙏

[@webmamma5000]

Great one!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thank you!!! 🙂

[@SunshineSpace1]

Thanks, loved this one! You spoke about the difference between stretching your calve muscles and your hamstrings. How do you feel that difference?

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Claire, while lying on your back, if you take a strap/belt on the bottom of your foot (right below the toes) and take that foot up towards the ceiling, straightening but not locking the knee - you can feel this difference (starts at 8:00). As you hold this position (supta padangusthasana), and strongly flex your toes towards your body, you will feel whether it is hamstrings or calves. The more you flex your toes and point the heel towards the ceiling, the more you stretch the calves - the more you pull the foot over and towards the crown of your head, the more you stretch the hamstrings. The toe flip (11:00) also has a lot of calf stretch to it without really stretching the hamstrings. My feeling is that whenever you very strongly flex the toes, you will feel the calves more. Thanks for watching and I hope that all made sense! I have a Yin for Happy Hamstrings class coming up in June that will focus entirely on the hamstrings and might make you feel the difference more as well. Peace & Namaste, Aprille

[@marianavarro5727]

Thank you Aprile , that video help me a lot with my knee too , I have a question , do you have a video for knee pain ?

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Yes I do! I have a few tutorials on working with knee pain in poses that require knees to be in certain positions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnfdiIdvnNWdbMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2PUgqOQrteDZrc And a practice that is to care for knees when they are painful (a whole body practice without exacerbating knee pain). kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpPKpnSIiJJqp6s Generally, It is best to reach out to your healthcare provider to ask what poses might be appropriate for your specific knee issues and if you have an injury - please contact your health team for their help in determining what would be best for you to do over the course of your recovery. Thanks! Peace, Aprille

[@GabriellioMocaccini]

In savasana, I felt a rush of cooling energy all the way from my calves up to my lower back, and the soles of my feet felt warm and open. I have flat feet and have a lot of tension in my feet so this is something I return to all the time

[@YogaRangerStudio]

That's amazing to hear Gabriellio and I am so glad to hear you are taking some time to care for your feet! Thanks for joining me today.

[@marylousodora4290]

Great Class thank you. Question...I will be undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus. Any advice would be welcomed! Namaste!

[@YogaRangerStudio]

Thanks Mary Lou! Best advice I can ever give - listen to your PT, ask them for at home exercises and suggestions on what you can do to improve your outcome and follow their advice. Always feel open to asking your doctor and PT questions and for ideas on what you can do to help you recover more quickly and fully. And, listen to your body. Wishing you luck on your surgery and sending lots of healing energy your way! Peace, Aprille

[@zatara11]

awesome, I was just thinking today of ways to increase my calve flexibility without overstretching my calves and then I saw your video..... Thank you.

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You are welcome! I have REALLY tight calves so I use this often and I have a lot of people asking for calf and foot stretches. I am glad you found it helpful! Have a great day!

[@erin-dailplunkett4257]

My feet feel so much better from doing this!........ Thank you..... __/\__

[@YogaRangerStudio]

You are welcome and I am glad this practice gave your feet a little love : ) Peace, Aprille