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As a dancer, her life revolves around them.

I really see my stretching time as my me-time, too, says Rogan.

You know, just a moment to check in with myself and feel centered.

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Before she stretches, Rogan first makes sure to get her blood pumping.

Stretching for me is like the time I give back to my body, says Rogan.

We spend basically all day in the theater or at rehearsal in the studios dancing.

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She does each for 45 to 60 seconds per move.

(For all single-leg movements, remember to repeat on the other side.)

Runners lunge

I always start with like a runners lunge, says Rogan.

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I can get even further into the hip stretch, she says.

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Be warned, this deep hip opener can be intense, to say the least.

Having props nearby like yoga blocks or throw pillows is a good idea.

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I like to add a lateral side bend opposite from my top foot.

You really, really feel it, says Rogan.

Its one of my other favorites.

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I pull the bottom leg towards my chest to deepen the stretch in my other hip, she says.

And then Ill do my my front splits on both sides and in astraddle.

Sumo squat

I always finish with a sumo squat, says Rogan.

Thats definitely one of my favorite hip stretches, just to reset everything.

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