By Michelle McCracken, Reporter

Sore after a tough practice and not sure how to relieve the stiffness? Why not try yoga?

“Yoga develops strength and flexibility in the body and mind which will leave you feeling inspired, alive and aligned,” said Barb Glennon, yoga instructor.

Many athletes become sore in the heat of the seasons and need a way to release some tension.This is a inexpensive and quick way to stretch out sore muscles.

“Usually my knees and my shoulders [are sore],” freshman Aislinn Lodwig said.

Next time muscles are sore after a game, practice, or whenever muscles need relief, try these five moves suggested by Glennon to stretch the abdomen, hamstrings and calves.

EAGLE: Begin by squatting. Slowly cross one leg over the other, keeping your balance. Once stable, bring your hands together and relax. This stretches the hamstrings.

LUNGE:  Start standing up, slowly going into a lunge position. Be sure the back leg is straight out. Put both hands next to the front foot, and lean forward. Feel the stretch in the hamstrings.

REVOLVED TRIANGLE: Stand with legs shoulder width apart.  Bring left foot forward slightly. Slowly turn and lower your upper body, placing the left hand on the ground and keeping the right one in the air. Do the same for the right leg. Stretches the hamstrings and calves.

BRIDGE: To stretch the abdomen, begin by lying on your back with arms at the side. Slowly raise the abdomen in the air, keeping feet on the ground.

COBRA:  Begin by lying on your stomach with your arms pushed against the shoulders. Slowly begin to raise yourself, feeling the stretch in the abdomen. Glennon recommends holding for five rounds of breaths.