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baybe333
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May 21, 2010 at 3:49 am

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I have been doing Bikram Yoga for almost 5 months. I have noticed a huge improvement overall in my body and well being and love it. My questions are related to improving my practice. I am VERY inflexible, always have been. I only recently have been able to somewhat grab my toes with my legs flat on the ground during Head-to-Knee with Stretching Pose. I also cannot grab my heels in Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose, in general locking my knees and touching my toes is a huge challenge.
I was wondering if there are any recommended stretches I could do at home to help with my tight hamstrings etc. I practice 3 times a week, am 5″8, 145 lbs and find its my long legs that can be an issue! (not that I’m complaining about them!) Thanks for any info, and sorry if this is a redundant question (tried to find answers on here but didn’t find exactly what I was looking for!)
namaste,
Linds

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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May 21, 2010 at 5:32 am

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Hi Linds

This seems to be a question that’s being asked a lot these last few days.

Please go and see the blog post: Opening Up Your Hamstrings With Hot Yoga. Start with bent legs and you will probably have to experiment with the distance your legs are apart. Feet may need to step out less far.

If you were in my class you would have your legs bent in the poses you mentioned (at least to start – I would need to know more about your entry to Floor Head to Knee to give you more specifics). Go and see the posts on Janushirasana. Then go and apply these techniques to your practice wherever you can. Start with a bent leg if you need to and then work the length.

The difference will be immediately felt. If you need help then let me know, but your secret to finding the extra length and strength in your muscles AND for doing your yoga in a RISK-FREE way, lies entirely with these techniques. It is possible I need to ask more questions but above is a good place to start.

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂
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