Are you doing this wrong
By erinmotz Functional Flexibility

If you feel you’re not getting low enough in your forward folds, here’s how to get lower in under 12 seconds! 

  1. A lot of people scoop the pelvis forward and then try to fold —  this won’t get you anywhere
  2. Instead, stand up, soften the knees, and hinge from the crease of the hip.
  3. This way, you’re actually lengthening and stretching the hamstrings rather than just folding from the back. 
  4. Voila!

That will help with your form, but if you’re not able to touch the ground, you’re lacking some flexibility. Unfortunately, that’s something that just taking a whole bunch of yoga classes isn’t going to fix.

You need to actually lengthen the muscle fibers in your hamstrings by moving them the right way. So if you want to nail your forward fold and more importantly, feel 10 years younger in your body, join my Functional Flexibility course. I guarantee it’ll help you feel AMAZING.

erinmotz / About Author
I'm Erin, I’ve been teaching yoga for almost 20 years and have been featured in countless publications for making yoga more accessible and focused on YOU, the person, and not the image of a "perfect yogi."

I'm also certified personal trainer and a lifelong student of the human body. I’ve seen thousands of students go from being in constant pain to being able to move freely and feel good in their bodies. It’s one of my favorite things to watch. That's why it's become my mission to see as many people as possible feel those same results and ultimately feel 10 years younger. I know it's possible and I know you can do this.
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