Hamstring shortness is the bane of many students, however too long creates just as many problems. Yoga is an quick way to injure your hamstrings if done without proper alignment. An overstretched hamstring or tendon tear (“yoga butt”) is one of the most common injuries. Clarify whether your back of the leg pain is a hamstring injury, sciatica, referred pain from trigger points in the glutes, or S-I misalignment. Discover WHY hamstrings remain tight despite years of stretching & how to adjust your poses to finally make progress. Learn the warning signs for hamstring injury and when/where it IS okay to feel the stretch. For the hypermobile student: practice stability measures to prevent hamstring tears. Leave knowing how to adjust your poses for your hamstring situation (not all cues work for everyone).
Help your Hamstrings – Too Long, Too Short and a Pain in the Butt with Sarah Hillenbrand
