This worked amazingly fast. A little background, for 30 years suffering from tight back to the point spazms literally made my vertebrae pop. I'd drop to the ground like I was tazed. Things were getting worse, it felt like I had trips of duct tape across my back. Chiropractors, massage therapy and doctors couldn't help any more. It was an imbalance in muscle tension so I started doing these types of exercises, yoga & physiotherapy. My back is feeling a lot better. And this exercise I just tried out was easy on my back (xrays say I have significant degenerated vertebrae), no pain. Thanks for the video.
This has to be the best explanation I've ever heard; most people show you the exercise, and after a while you quit because you don't understand what you're stretching. You've given me a new perspective on the complexities of stretching. xXx
Many times while stretching, I've been told that no matter what I do, I should have my legs straight. I just tried the opposite as you suggested, it released tension in my body after the first try. Thanks!
This is the only explanation I have ever seen that has helped me. After literally a lifetime of trying to forward fold and stretch my hamstrings now I can. Thank you!
That was so helpful! You really have a talent for explaining things very comprehensively instead of "only" instructing. Thank you for sharing and for being such a patient and gifted teacher.
For as long as I can remember touching my toes was just something I couldn’t do. As I age, now 58, and am working towards running a marathon flexibility is even more important. Thanks for your video.
As someone who loves to learn the why of doing something a certain way and not just being shown a movement, I so much prefer to see videos like this. Great tip to apply to lots of other movements and better posture too. As a new subscriber, can't wait to see more.
This is exactly what was missing in my practice, my instructor works in lots of poses with folds, but making sure my hips are in *checks notes* anterior tilt makes them feel completely different! I’m excited to continue my practice with this knowledge ❤
My goodness, that made so much sense! I could tell you are absolutely right the first time I tried to fold forward as you describe. Thank you for letting me know and very well explained.
Thank you. It's incredible how tips such as yours contribute to people's health across the world. There's so much to learn when it comes to staying flexible and your explanations are excellent!
Great video! I will practice what you just explained and let you know of the results! It is nice to hear that the legs do not need to be straight! Thank you!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've always wondered why, despite all the stretching I do, my hamstrings always seem tight. I can't wait to try what you demonstrated. Great video!
This really clicked for me. Have been just trying to touch my toes with straight legs thinking I'm stretching my hamstrings but nope. Following this video and bending my legs with back straight I could feel my hamstrings actually stretch. Great video, great tip, thanks! Oh and subbed.
Man! I've been trying everything to wake up my dead glue and unlock tight hamstrings and just doing this set of stretches with my hips in proper alignment is already helping. And i do yoga daily but haven't been in proper forward fold formation. Thank you!
Haha! Got to love suggested video feed on YT... I've been struggling with flexibility for some time and not making any progress, so looking forward to trying this out! Thank you for the advice!
Totally amazing and perfectly logical. Never been able to touch my toes, now I know why and will commence practising today. Came across by serendipity, I’m so glad I did!
All the years of practicing yoga I never got the information you just shared. As a life long can’t touch my toes, you gave me the instructions as to how I might start to be eventually able to bring my head to my knees. Thank you!
Woah! I’ve always had this problem and have never been close to touching my toes. I’ve never had anyone explain it to me this way. Fantastic explanation and I am excited to get those muscles properly stretched!
In 2 minutes the woman gave priceless information that helped overcome years of struggle.
did you actually overcome and improve your flexibility? just curious : )
Thank you very much for the tip !👍 so be it 🙏
This worked amazingly fast.
A little background, for 30 years suffering from tight back to the point spazms literally made my vertebrae pop. I'd drop to the ground like I was tazed. Things were getting worse, it felt like I had trips of duct tape across my back. Chiropractors, massage therapy and doctors couldn't help any more. It was an imbalance in muscle tension so I started doing these types of exercises, yoga & physiotherapy.
My back is feeling a lot better. And this exercise I just tried out was easy on my back (xrays say I have significant degenerated vertebrae), no pain.
Thanks for the video.
Thank you!!!
WTH?????? 52 years and I'm learning this NOW???? THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
This has to be the best explanation I've ever heard; most people show you the exercise, and after a while you quit because you don't understand what you're stretching. You've given me a new perspective on the complexities of stretching. xXx
I'm so glad it was insightful! I always like knowing the why behind things and as you implied it really helps. motivate us to do more!
Wow, immediate improvement! Went from thinking “I just don’t think my body does that” to seeing a path forward. Thanks, great tip! 🙏
I'm so glad it helped!
sameee
I have the same❤️🥰😘
microbend, yeah, great, it works
Many times while stretching, I've been told that no matter what I do, I should have my legs straight. I just tried the opposite as you suggested, it released tension in my body after the first try. Thanks!
I'm glad this helped! There are some positions it makes sense to have the legs straight, but these folds aren't them! I'm glad it helped!
This is the only explanation I have ever seen that has helped me. After literally a lifetime of trying to forward fold and stretch my hamstrings now I can. Thank you!
11/10 literally unlocked something I have been working on for months in 5 minutes with straightforward advice!
Great video. Problem solved!
I'm so glad!
That was so helpful! You really have a talent for explaining things very comprehensively instead of "only" instructing. Thank you for sharing and for being such a patient and gifted teacher.
What a kind comment. Makes my day! Thank you for watching
Agreed.
Oh wow, you explain everything exceptionally well; you definitely excel at what you do …. thank you so much 🇦🇺🌷
For as long as I can remember touching my toes was just something I couldn’t do. As I age, now 58, and am working towards running a marathon flexibility is even more important. Thanks for your video.
This video addressed a major problem I’ve been dealing with lately! It was so specific and concise! Thank you!
This makes soooo much sense. No one talks about this! Thank you for educating us!
The absolute best explanation I have ever seen or heard. Love it! Thank you!
As someone who loves to learn the why of doing something a certain way and not just being shown a movement, I so much prefer to see videos like this. Great tip to apply to lots of other movements and better posture too. As a new subscriber, can't wait to see more.
I'm so glad this approach resonated with you!
This is so helpful. Thank you for breaking this down.
Brilliant. Such great advice! Thank you for sharing your practice, Cathy!
Thank you Cathy. Excellent advice and clearly demonstrated.
Thanks for posting this, short and excellent
Wow. Just wow. Super high value video. Thank you!!
After years of running this clear explanation has helped no end..Thank you.
This was such a great explanation. Thank you so much. My hamstrings really need this kind of work.
Thank you! I’ve been struggling all my life and this made sense!
This is exactly what was missing in my practice, my instructor works in lots of poses with folds, but making sure my hips are in *checks notes* anterior tilt makes them feel completely different! I’m excited to continue my practice with this knowledge ❤
Thank you Cathy! the tip was very helpful!
Exactly what I needed, thank you!
Such a simple change and it totally worked. Thank you.
Thanks Cathy. A really wonderful tip.
No one has ever actually explained it as well and thorough a you just did. Thank you
Great information on pelvic tilt, bent knees, and hips on padding. Only vid on youtube I've found with these tips. Thank you.
Best videos so far, so so helpful. Answers to my prayers.
You are rocking these videos and thumbnails, Cathy!!
Exactly what was looking for and so easily explained, thank you very much for sharing it, well done you!! 👍👍
This may be the key to my poor flexibility that I’ve been misunderstanding for decades. Fascinating. Subscribed.
Thank you. This is great advice. I will be doing this from now on.
My goodness, that made so much sense! I could tell you are absolutely right the first time I tried to fold forward as you describe. Thank you for letting me know and very well explained.
Thank you so much for finally making this make sense! No wonder I have struggled with this for so long.
short and well explained. thanks!!
thank you so much for putting this out there! this has been a real game changer for me ❤
Omg how has this never been explained to me! I feel like this is going to be a game changer for my practice and flexibility
This was very helpful! Amazing tip.
Thanks so much- I never heard this info quite this way before. Very helpful indeed.
Beautiful! Thank you, I was start using this right away.
Very well explained. Thank you !!
Thank you. It's incredible how tips such as yours contribute to people's health across the world. There's so much to learn when it comes to staying flexible and your explanations are excellent!
many many thanks for this I was really waiting for the U bend pose and thanks for the modded versions , Namaste Cathy🙌
Great video! I will practice what you just explained and let you know of the results! It is nice to hear that the legs do not need to be straight! Thank you!
Thank you so much! I wish I had found this video 2 years ago. Excellent explanation of my exact problem. I will now be able to work on fixing it!
Thank you for explaining. This tip was so useful!
Years ago someone told me to focus on touching my thighs with my belly button, without touching them with my chest. That imaging really worked for me.
Great explanation! Been doing yoga for five years.. didn't know this!
Thank you for sharing this tip!
Amazing! I've just discovered the most helpful tip for stretching the hamstrings. Thank you so much! 😃
Man, I’ve watch so many vids and this is the first one that took the time to explain what I was doing wrong. Amazing vid.
Thank you for explaining the forward fold step-by-step and how it affects the body.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've always wondered why, despite all the stretching I do, my hamstrings always seem tight. I can't wait to try what you demonstrated. Great video!
Hey Thanks . That was a well described & illustrated suggestion
Was struggling with this for years...!!! You are awesome I now know what to do
Where have you been all my life?! I started taking Yoga classes nearly 6 years ago, and what you’re describing has never been mentioned. Thank you!
I'm glad it was insightful! Thanks for watching
This really clicked for me. Have been just trying to touch my toes with straight legs thinking I'm stretching my hamstrings but nope. Following this video and bending my legs with back straight I could feel my hamstrings actually stretch. Great video, great tip, thanks! Oh and subbed.
This is great, it's what I've been looking for all this time, thank you ❤
Fantastic video, really well explained!
Thank you for the most excellent explanation.
I promise you I am not a bot. I just did this and it actually works.
perfect advice. thank you!
Fantastic performance and appreciate your contributions to make it happen 👏
Best videos so far, so so helpful. Answers to my prayers. ❤
Wow thanks so much!
OMG! This was so helpful! My lower back was not releasing in my forward folds and I was not progressing in my flexibility. Thank you! So much!
Anterior tilt, the phraseology I was looking for- Thank you
Aweseome, this is very helpful! Thanks so much!
Finally…. Someone gave me this awesome tip. Thanq so much!!
I started stretching for MA in my twenties , now sixty this is the very first time I have heard this. Keep sharing ..... please!
Very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you so much.. This is truly helpful.. 🤩👍👍
What a wonderful and helpful video.
Thank you very much for sharing it.
Man! I've been trying everything to wake up my dead glue and unlock tight hamstrings and just doing this set of stretches with my hips in proper alignment is already helping. And i do yoga daily but haven't been in proper forward fold formation. Thank you!
Thank You!! Great tip. I appreciate the explanation and carrying all that through.
Thanks for watching!
Haha! Got to love suggested video feed on YT... I've been struggling with flexibility for some time and not making any progress, so looking forward to trying this out! Thank you for the advice!
Hi, I appreciate the way the explanation is given here. Thanks a lot 🙏
Thank you, I'll be trying this more often!
Super useful Cathy!
I’ve made tremendous progress on my forward folds but never focused on my anterior tilt. So looking forward to do that now!
Great, can't wait to hear any progress!
Extremely helpful and well explained. Many thanks :)
Love the tips, love the video. Thank you
Totally amazing and perfectly logical. Never been able to touch my toes, now I know why and will commence practising today. Came across by serendipity, I’m so glad I did!
Wonderful tip!!!
That was amazing! I can really feel the difference
Brilliant ❤ Thank you for such specific help. I'm Very grateful
Wow, great tip 👐🏻 thank you Cathy 🙏🏻💞
I have been trying many different ways. They did not make significant progress. Your approach is just magnificent. Salute! Thank you so very much
Wow. This was very helpful. I was always trying to improve my stretch before soccer any was always told to keep my legs straight..Thank you!
Best explanation ever. Thanks!
Thank you so much for sharing this. ✨
Excellent tips. Thank you
Amazing Cathy... Thanks much this helps a lot
Wow! Thank you! Such a small adjustment and so effective!
Glad to hear it was effective for you!
Fantastic video and it really helped me. Thanks for posting.
Omg! I did it because of your tip! Thanks a lot.
Fantastic!! Thank you 😊
Awesome tutorial, Cathy! Thank U very much! Subscribed for more tips^^❤️
All the years of practicing yoga I never got the information you just shared. As a life long can’t touch my toes, you gave me the instructions as to how I might start to be eventually able to bring my head to my knees. Thank you!
Wow, that’s so helpful, thank you!😊
Woah! I’ve always had this problem and have never been close to touching my toes. I’ve never had anyone explain it to me this way. Fantastic explanation and I am excited to get those muscles properly stretched!
So glad it was helpful!