What You'll Learn
- Techniques to even out the pelvis and align the hips for improved extension.
- How to use turnout and internal rotation to target specific inner thigh muscles.
- Breathing strategies to release tension in the hamstrings and hip flexors.
- Methods for using body weight and self-massage to increase mobility in the femur heads.
About This Video
In the world of dance, recovery is just as vital as the time spent at the barre. This 'Moving Meditation' from Broche Ballet offers a dedicated 12-minute escape designed to release deep-seated tension in the hamstrings and inner thighs. By combining mindful breathing with targeted floor stretches, you will develop a more profound connection with your body’s alignment and mobility. This session is perfect for those seeking to enhance their range of motion without the high intensity of a standard class.
We begin the session by evening out the pelvis through gentle hip shifts. This foundational work ensures that your femur heads are seated correctly, allowing for a safer and more effective stretch. As we move through reaching exercises, we focus on the relationship between the hip flexors and your natural turnout. Rather than forcing positions, this practice encourages you to use your body weight to melt into the floor, targeting 'sticky' areas that often limit your range of motion during devant or à la seconde extensions. Building devant strength starts with releasing the opposing muscles, and this routine provides that essential release.
Throughout the video, we explore various shapes, including the straddle and tucked positions. You will learn to navigate the subtle differences between a sickle and a wing of the foot, ensuring that your lines remain clean even during restorative work. By playing with the rotation of the legs—turning in and out while in a seated stretch—you will discover how to access different fibers of the inner thighs. This moving meditation is not just about flexibility; it is about cultivating body awareness. We incorporate small circles with the hips and self-massage techniques to release the musculature around the hips. This holistic approach helps prevent injury and prepares the body for the demands of pointe work or complex adagio sequences. Join Broche Ballet in this peaceful practice to refresh your mind and restore your muscles.
