Exercises to stretch the ankles

Stretching any muscle or joint removes all the stiffness which has been caused due to your negative and stressful thoughts. It could be that your constant worrying about some problem has caused your finger joints to get stiff and painful. Stretching increases blood circulation and removes pain and stiffness. Hold these ankle stretches and in no time they will make you feel much lighter on your feet.

Caution: Make sure that your movements are easy and smooth. Move slowly and at any time if you feel pain stop, take a deep breath and begin more slowly this next time.

Exercise 1

Exercise 1

• Sit straight with your legs stretched out
• Bend the left knee and rest the heel over the thigh of the right leg
• Hold the knee with the left hand so that it is upright
• With the right hand stretch the foot downwards, upwards and sideways feeling the stretch on the ankle
• Repeat the same with the other leg.

Exercise 2

Exercise 2

• Sit back on your heels
• Place your palms on your knees
• Keep your back straight, close your eyes
• Breathe slowly and gently relax.