I asked each of our presenters what they thought every musician needed for self care. Here’s what you need in your toolkit:
1) Foam roller- find a medium density roller. You want to work your soft tissue with gentle compression, and a hard roller is not great for that.
2) Squishy ball- again, this will be used for working on soft tissue for muscle and fascia.
3) Resistance bands- These bands are great for gentle stretching and strengthening. Here is a variety pack of bands.
4) Yoga block- this is handy for all kinds of things. You will learn different ways to use your yoga block.
5) Dedicated, empty floor space. Keep a space that’s clear all the time. Have enough space to lie stretched out and allow for a little bit of rolling around. Simple, but effective!