Taking the time to focus on deep stretching at least once a week, in addition to your strength and yoga program is a great way to de-stress and prevent injuries. According to the Mayo Clinic, better flexibility may:

~Improve your performance in physical activities
~Decrease your risk of injuries
~Help your joints move through their full range of motion
~Increase muscle blood flow
~Enable your muscles to work most effectively
~Improve your ability to do daily activities

Using your yoga band or a towel, take a slower approach to your yoga practice in this deep tissue stretch session.