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30-Minute Yoga for Hikers & Backpackers | Stretch Tight Hips, Legs & Back
byAmelia Andaleon
Welcome to the Spiritually Fit Yoga podcast with Amelia Andaleon.
In this video episode, I'll guide you through a 30-minute yoga practice designed specifically for hikers and backpackers. Whether you've just finished a day hike, completed a backpacking trip, or simply want to relieve tight muscles, we'll focus on yoga poses that stretch the hips, hamstrings, calves, glutes, lower back, shoulders, and feet, areas that often become tight after spending time on the trail.
No yoga experience is required. Move at your own pace, listen to your body, and modify each pose as needed.
I hope this practice helps you recover well so you can get back on the trail feeling strong, mobile, and refreshed.
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