60-Minute ADAPTIVE STRETCH Group Class at THAT’S A STRETCH Studio

WHAT IS THE 60-MINUTE ADAPTIVE STRETCH GROUP CLASS?

This targeted mobility GROUP stretching class is designed to help restore or improve your basic range of motion, flexibility and mobility.

Adaptive Stretch is designed for comfort and accessibility. We utilize chairs, stools, and supportive props throughout class, making it ideal for participants with:

• Limited mobility
• Joint replacements
• Difficulty getting up from or down to the floor
• Those recovering from injury or surgery
• Anyone seeking gentle, supported movement options

All exercises can be modified to match your unique needs and comfort level.

WHAT WILL CLASS ENTAIL?

We will spend 50 minutes together doing guided, targeted stretches in each of these key areas:

• Hamstrings
• Hips
• Shoulders
• Back
• Wrists/Twists/Ankles

During the last 10 minutes of class I will give you homework. That’s right - homework!

Why? Daily practice is highly beneficial as movement is medicine! Think of it as hygiene - like flossing and brushing your teeth everyday. Stretching, done as a daily practice, helps improve basic range of motion, mobility and flexibility.

Your homework will be 15 minutes of stretches that I recommend you complete at home each day. The stretches will be some of those we did in class that day. If you miss a day, don’t worry - just try to pick it up again the next day.

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I BRING TO CLASS?

• Just a mat and your water bottle. The studio will provide all other props.

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED AT HOME?

• A mat
• A block (or 2)
• A strap
• A cushion or pillow

BUT….there’s no need to buy anything special! You can also use similar items that can be found in your home - couch cushions, belts, etc. Get creative!

THE THREE BASIC ELEMENTS OF THE SCIENCE OF STRETCHING®:

1. Release Muscle Tension: muscles stretch best when relaxed.
2. Breathe into the Stretch: Turn off the stretch reflex by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system (the network of nerves that relaxes your body).
3. Passive Holds: stretches are held for 2-5 minutes. To achieve your flexibility goals you will need to meet and exceed your hold times each time you stretch.

We will cover each of these principles in class.

HEALTH DISCLAIMER

Stretching is a physical practice that requires strength, flexibility, and balance. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new fitness programs, including stretching. If you have any injuries, health conditions, or other physical limitations, it is important to inform your instructor before participating in a stretching class.
The information provided on this website or in any of our stretching classes and videos is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professionals with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.Stretching, like any physical activity, involves risks and any individual's results may vary. By participating in our stretching classes, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk and release thatsastretch.com, studio, and its affiliates from any and all liabilities arising from your participation. If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe at any time during a class, please let your instructor know and stop the activity immediately.