Especially important for post-workout stretching, a “runners lunge can work through the hips as well as the quads,” says Donna. Coming down into a kneeling position, place one foot on the floor in front of you and lean into the lunge position. The back leg should be taking the stretch down the front of it.

Calf stretch

Donna recommends standing with the toes of one foot on a block, a book or a slightly raised surface and let your heel press down towards the floor to stretch all the way up through the calf.

Knee to chest

Lying on the floor, keep one leg down while you bend the other one in towards your chest. “You should feel this down the back of the bent leg,” says Donna. “But to go further, extend the leg up towards the ceiling so it is straight while you keep pulling in towards the body.” If you need more assistance, loop a resistance band around the foot to pull it towards you.

The best stretches for tight legs, according to a yoga teacher