Yin Yoga for the Hamstrings

Beginner II
(77 Reviews)
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Tight hamstrings are common among many people, including athletes, office workers and anyone who doesn't stretch regularly. Chronically tight hamstrings can also cause many issues, such as lower back pain, leg soreness and even neck pain. Let Sarah-Jane help you release those tight legs so you can find the relief you are looking for.

Equipment

  • Blankets

Focus

  • Flexibility
  • Legs and Feet
  • Lower Back

Style

  • Yoga for Back Care
  • Yin and Yin/Yang Yoga
ama1031
May 30, 2018
Comment:

Thank you for this amazing stretching and centering practice. I was the perfect amount of time and stretch. I very much liked the background music and your calming voice. I feel so much better!

Angeljaz21
April 11, 2018
Comment:

Thank you for this class, my legs desperately need it! However I cannot even attempt the first pose as my hips/groin ( not entirely sure what) is so tight I cannot get my legs much wider than the mat and sit up, let alone come forward. I need to do this more than anything but after 4 years I still don't know where to start and there is never a modification for this pose. Any tips would be great thank you.

Comment Replies

Sarah Jane Steele
April 12, 2018
Comment:

Hello Angela. Goodness I know tight groins and hips/hamstrings all too well. Have you already tried sitting on something when you do the pose? A couple of pillows or a bolster? having the hips higher than the knees. When you bend forward, all of the muscles on the back side of your body must lengthen, including the rotators which are a distinct set of muscles in and around the buttocks, femur bones and pelvis. elevating yourself and coming as far forward as is possible without straining should help. Yin is a very gradual practice. It can take weeks to release through this area. I have practiced for more than ten years to get where I am in terms of flexibility if that gives you any context. Be kind to yourself and try again as long as you don't have deep pain. Discomfort is a part of life and yoga but I wish you well on the next practice as Yin is a wonderful part of the medicine side of yoga.

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Angeljaz21
April 17, 2018
Comment:

Sarah thank you so much for replying to my comment. Since I have been doing yoga more regularly (3-6 times a week) I have noticed my flexibility improving but we're talking millimetres, it's all positive though I know I just have to keep going with it. I did try the sitting on a block and a cushion the other day but it takes me about 5 minutes to get comfortable enough to attempt the stretch. I think next time I will just pause the video and take my time to get into position, then hopefully I can come forward a bit. I've also ordered some straps so I can hold onto my feet as I am not coming forward enough for gravity to help. Thanks again, it's good to know I am not alone in these struggles and I will persevere. :)

mayrow26
January 11, 2018
Comment:

I am a paid subscriber but I get a message that this video cannot be played due to security settings. "Sorry. Because of its privacy settings, this video cannot be played here". How can I watch this video?

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David Procyshyn
January 11, 2018
Comment:

Can you try switching browsers and let me know if it happens again?
Thanks,
David

nipper
August 25, 2017
Comment:

Long slow hamstring release felt so good after running. A lovely relaxation at the end. Thanks!

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