Hi Billie
This could be many things. You could have difficulties here but actually have an issue with a number of basic pose techniques. There are certain ways to do things that will just about guarantee problems in your hamstrings.
Are there any other poses or indeed any other non-yoga activities where you are aware of tight or sore hamstrings?
Going just from what you’ve said, I would be not even attempting to extend the leg in any way at all.
I think getting to the bottom of this is your first step… You may have a seemingly innocuous hamstring injury; you could be practising several poses incorrectly (as indicate) or you simply could need more time on one leg.
There are some things that will not fix with more yoga, but will fix with more yoga AND better technique. There are other things that will be exacerbated with yoga. So let’s see … 😉
Let me know what’s going and I will be able to more accurately pinpoint your issue!
Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂
