More Movement Ideas for Recovery Days (Without Forcing It)

More Movement Ideas for Recovery Days (Without Forcing It)

Recovery doesn’t mean doing nothing — but it also doesn’t mean pushing through. On slower days, the right kind of movement can help your body restore energy, reduce tension, and reconnect gently with breath and rhythm.

Here are a few movement ideas that support recovery without strain:

• Wall roll downs or gentle spine curls to decompress the spine

• A short body scan walk – five minutes of outdoor walking while simply noticing how your body feels, step by step

• Footwork on the mat or with a soft ball to reawaken the nervous system from the ground up

• Side-lying breathing to settle the ribs, shoulders and low back

Movement on recovery days is about presence, not progress. Try moving with curiosity rather than expectation — and notice how your body responds when you meet it with kindness.

Want more guidance? Check the “Quick Fix” section in your member area for gentle practices designed just for this.