unstretching
Returning to shape
Unstretching describes the act of returning from a stretched state to a relaxed or original position.
A cat unstretching after a nap settles back into itself.
The word can also describe releasing tension: She finished unstretching her neck and shoulders before returning to work.
Less commonly, it means removing something from a stretched condition.
Mind-body exercise discipline
- pilatesControlled movement exercise method
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- supplenessCapacity to bend easily
- limbernessBodily flexibility
pliability · elasticity · range of motion · looseness · agility · bendiness · warmup · cooldown
Release from tight grip
- uncoilStraighten from spiral form
- unbendStraighten or become informal
- loosenReduce tension or grip
- slackenBecome less taut
soften · untighten · unwind · unfurl · unknot · unkink · untwist · relax
Reducing distress or discomfort
- relaxationState of being unwound
- tension reliefReduction of strain
- stress reliefReduction of mental tension
- quietudeState of calm stillness
stillness · ease · peace · serenity · gentleness · softness · comfort · settling
Recovery from injury/addiction
- recuperationGradual return to health
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- restorationReturning something to condition
- therapyCurative mental treatment
healing · muscle recovery · post-workout · tension release · rejuvenation · regeneration · mending · repair
yoga
Mind-body exercise discipline
- pilatesControlled movement exercise method
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- supplenessCapacity to bend easily
limberness · pliability · elasticity · range of motion · looseness · agility · bendiness · warmup · cooldown · joint health
unclench
Release from tight grip
slacken · soften · untighten · unwind · unfurl · unknot · unkink · untwist · relax · ease
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- relaxationState of being unwound
- tension reliefReduction of strain
- stress reliefReduction of mental tension
quietude · stillness · ease · peace · serenity · gentleness · softness · comfort · settling · unwinding
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- recuperationGradual return to health
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- restorationReturning something to condition
therapy · healing · muscle recovery · post-workout · tension release · rejuvenation · regeneration · mending · repair · renewal
unstretchingstretching
Extending muscles or material
lengthening · extending · elongating · pulling · drawing out
unstretchingstretching
Extending muscles or material
tensing · tightening · straining · flexing · loading
stretch, stretching, stretched, stretches, stretchy, stretchable, stretchiness, outstretched, overstretched