Options for Improving Ankle Mobility and Flexibility

The other day a client reached out and mentioned their lack of ankle mobility when they had see a post I did and I was in down dog. He thought it was a lot when it was normal. He needs some help and got me thinking about doing a video to help out. Here are some basic options that are very helpful in gaining some flexibility and mobility in the ankle.
It’s important to maintain alignment here otherwise you miss the intended muscles and the joint that is affected.
When we are dealing with dorsiflexion (flexing toes to ceiling) and plantar-flexion (pointing the toes) we are dealing with what is called the talo-crual joint. If you find that the foot collapses inward then we are no longer dealing with that joint directly anymore. We are now dealing with the sub-talor joint which is about supination and pronation.
Important to maintain alignment to target the muscles I’m after. I’m keeping it as simple as possible so to avoid overwhelm. For the back of the leg I’m showing how to stretch the two major calf muscles; gastrocnemius and the soleus. For the front (the shin) the major muscle being stretched is anterior tibialus.
I give several options.
Any questions let me know in the comments or head to my website and message me www.lovelandyogacorefitness.com or www.vitalityforlifebychristi.com (gets you you to the same place)