Deep Hamstring Stretches for Beginners | Yoga for Flexibility

This deep hamstring stretch for beginners is perfect for yogis looking to increase their flexibility! For optimal results, I suggest watching this video three times a week until you feel the back of the legs release. 📘MASTER THE BASICS FREE PDF https://www.brettlarkin.com/masterthebasics 💎7 DAY CHAKRA CHALLENGE https://www.brettlarkin.com/chakra ✨ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING https://www.brettlarkin.com/online-yoga-teacher-training/ We’ll begin in a wide legged stance, with the heels wider than the toes. When we fold forward, we’ll simply let the upper body dangle… the hamstrings will already say hello! From here we’ll move into a flow of bending the knees into a sumo squat and straightening the legs. We’ll then bring out hands to our shins and raise into a flat back, then we’ll fold even deeper. Connect to the breath here and really feel into the back of the legs. Make sure you engage the hamstrings to avoid over-stretching and injury! Next, gently, carefully come up to standing and rest a moment, allowing the breath to recalibrate. It’s totally normal to feel light headed or a little dizzy after such a long forward fold. We’ll then continue with some standing and folded poses, each activating the hamstring stretch in a different way, and end our practice on the floor; yogis choice! There’s the option to fold forward over outstretched legs, or have the legs in a V shape. Keep thinking of the feet actively flexing and the thighs pressing into the floor. Always make sure you are activating the muscles as your stretch! #hamstringstretches #yoga #yogaforhamstrings 20 Min Yoga For Tight Hamstrings and Hips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcjpoxfaJ0w Beginner Yoga Class: Hips and Hamstrings Stretch (40-min): https://youtu.be/zWaNqE9zCj4 From my ❤️ to yours, Namaste.. Please don’t forget to subscribe! BrettLarkinYoga ☮️ Website: https://www.brettlarkin.com/ ☮️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LarkinYoga/ ☮️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larkinyogatv/ ☮️Twitter:: https://twitter.com/LarkinYogaTV 💎💎💎💎👇 MORE AWESOME RESOURCES 👇💎💎💎💎 ☀️ Free Beginner Yoga 10 Pose PDF ☀️ https://www.brettlarkin.com/masterthebasics 🔥 Online Yoga Teacher Training & Continuing Ed Program 🔥 https://www.brettlarkin.com/online-yoga-teacher-training/ 🔹🔹🔹🔹👇FREE CHALLENGE👇🔹🔹🔹🔹 📿7 Day Chakra Challenge 📿 https://www.brettlarkin.com/chakra 📖 Get The Uplifted Yoga Journal 📖 https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted-journal/ 👪 ??Questions?? Join my Facebook Group 👪 http://yogahackscommunity.com/ 👚 Get your Yoga Gear at Yoga Outlet 👚 http://bit.ly/yogaprops (I ♥ them + they help support me, my channel & free yoga!!) Many of my sequences and meditation are inspired by my beloved teachers: Alan Finger, Anodea Judith, Gurmukh, Rod Stryker, Elena Brower, Kia Miller and Guru Singh Full Kundalini Kriyas are from KRI (Kundalini Research Institute), Kia Miller or Guru Singh. Train with me and many of my favorite teachers at BrettLarkin.com Uplifted Yoga Inc - Disclaimer Please consult your physician before taking on any new fitness regime. In participating in this exercise program, you agree that you are doing so at your own risk. You should understand that when participating in any exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. Please be mindful and listen to your body. In voluntarily participating in these exercises, you assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Uplifted Yoga Inc from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of Uplifted Yoga Inc’s negligence.