{"id":23993,"date":"2024-04-30T19:42:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T18:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/?p=23993"},"modified":"2024-04-30T19:42:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T18:42:15","slug":"hamstring-yoga-poses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/hamstring-yoga-poses\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamstring Yoga Poses: Ways to Stretch Your Hamstrings | Helen Krag"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-classes?q=hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Downward-Facing-Dog.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Downward-Facing-Dog.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Downward-Facing-Dog-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Downward-Facing-Dog-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Downward-Facing-Dog-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Running, cycling, driving, flying and sitting down for long periods of time. All of these can shorten the hamstrings. The antidone is to lengthen this crucial muscle group! Read on for some top tips stretching the hamstrings!  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy hamstrings are tight!\u201d&#8230; a common cry, both in and outside of yoga classes! If you experience \u2018tight\u2019 hamstrings you will know that it can be difficult to touch your toes without bending your knees. Lower back pain is a complaint often caused by tight hamstrings.\u00a0This article will offer our top tips on hamstring yoga poses and ways to stretch and lengthen this crucial muscle group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the Hamstrings?! <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8216;Hamstrings<\/strong>\u2019 refers to a group of 3 muscles on each leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The muscles originate from the \u2018sitting\u2019 bones at the back of the pelvis, extend down the back of the thigh, pass behind the knee, and insert at the tops of the lower leg bones. The hamstrings extend the thigh at the hip joint, flex the leg at the knee joint and rotate the leg at both of these joints.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/\" style=\"background-color:#f52d63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up to MFML for a 14-day FREE Trial<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HAMSTRING YOGA POSES<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yoga poses that stretch the hamstrings work on the \u2018posterior chain\u2019 of the body \u2013 that is, the muscle groups at the back of the legs and pelvis. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1708-tutorial-how-downward-dog-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)<\/a><\/strong> stretches the whole back of the body, not just the legs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1708-tutorial-how-downward-dog-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lizzie-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lizzie-1.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lizzie-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lizzie-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lizzie-1-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1708-tutorial-how-downward-dog-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> yoga tutorial<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/lizzie-reumont\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Lizzie Reumont<\/a> shows us how Downward Dog works. Notice how the pose engages different parts of the body and discover how to make it more efficient. The pose can be modified using props, for example if your hamstrings are tight!&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forward folds, such as the seated forward fold <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-854-paschimottanasana-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paschimottanasana (Intense Stretch of the West Pose)<\/a>,<\/strong> are also good hamstring yoga poses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-854-paschimottanasana-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Andrew-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Andrew-10.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Andrew-10-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Andrew-10-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Andrew-10-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn how to get the most from the pose in this<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-854-paschimottanasana-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Paschimottanasana Tutorial<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/andrewmcgonigle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Andrew McGonigle<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-458-supine-stretches-for-hips-and-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Supta Padangusthasana (Reclined Big Toe Pose)<\/strong> <strong>I and II<\/strong> <\/a>are supine poses which target the hamstrings and the muscular flexors of the hip joint.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-458-supine-stretches-for-hips-and-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Clive-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Clive-2.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Clive-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Clive-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Clive-2-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-458-supine-stretches-for-hips-and-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hips and Hamstrings for All<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/clivefogelman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Clive Fogelman<\/a> features these supine hamstring yoga poses. Use a belt to make your arms longer and enjoy the spaciousness created in your lower back and hips from the hamstring stretches.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HAMSTRING YOGA POSES &amp; CLASSES<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stretching out the hamstrings on a regular basis can get a bit dull, so take your pick from this selection of classes to galvanise you into action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1189-happy-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mollie.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23999 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mollie.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mollie-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mollie-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mollie-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1189-happy-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Happy Hamstrings<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/molliemcclelland-morris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Mollie McClelland Morris<\/a> explores the range of hamstring movements. Rather than overstretch, we learn to work at 60-80% of our potential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1160-everybody-flows-2-happy-hips-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everybody Flows: Happy Hips and Hamstrings<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/adamhocke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Adam Hocke<\/a> helps to mobilise your hamstrings and feel into the full circumference of your hips. Useful if you are tight or restricted in these regions!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1160-everybody-flows-2-happy-hips-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Adam-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24000 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Adam-1.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Adam-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Adam-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Adam-1-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1139-hamstrings-hips-and-lower-back-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kristin-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24001 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kristin-4.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kristin-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kristin-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kristin-4-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-1139-hamstrings-hips-and-lower-back-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hamstrings, Hips and Lower Back Maintenance<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/kristincampbell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Kristen Campbell<\/a> focuses on &#8216;active hamstring&#8217; stretches which can help to ease niggles and pain in the lower back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-810-express-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Express Hamstrings<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/andreakwiatkowski\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Andrea Kwiatkowski<\/a> is a short class which takes place at the wall to lengthen the hamstrings and help relieve lower back pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-810-express-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Andrea.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24002 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Andrea.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Andrea-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Andrea-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Andrea-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-114-yoga-for-cyclists-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lucy-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24003 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lucy-1.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lucy-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lucy-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lucy-1-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-class-114-yoga-for-cyclists-hamstrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yoga for Cyclists: Hamstrings<\/a> with<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/yoga-teacher\/lucymccarthy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Lucy McCarthy<\/a> provides some simple stretches for the backs of the legs, hamstrings, hips, shoulders and lower back &#8211; areas which can tighten up, whether or not you are a regular on a bike!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/\" style=\"background-color:#f52d63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up to MFML for a 14-day FREE Trial<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AND FINALLY\u2026<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if you are routinely practising hamstring yoga poses, yet the muscles still feel tight? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It might be that you are over-stretching and need to build some strength in the hamstrings. Find some useful tips in<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/yoga-for-legs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Build Strength: Yoga for Legs<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None of our muscles operate in isolation and we have touched on how tight hamstrings can impact on the lower back and the hips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gluteal muscles or \u2018glutes\u2019 (a set of 3 muscles on each side of the buttocks) are also a key part of the posterior chain in the body. Find out why<a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/balance-strength-mobility-why-training-the-glutes-is-important-clive-fogelman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> strength and mobility in the glutes are important<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, there we have it \u2013 a novel selection of hamstring yoga poses that lengthen this important muscle group. The good news is, that with a variety of different classes, stretching the hamstrings can even be fun!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19704 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-40.png 960w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-40-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-40-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BLOG-HEADER-IMAGE-JOANNA-40-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Author: <a href=\"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helen Krag<\/a>. Helen is a health and wellness enthusiast; observer of human behavioural change; yoga teacher trainee; passionate traveller; and lover of the outdoors.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<div class=\"fb_wrap\"><a class=\"fb_link\" onclick=\"fbs_click('https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/hamstring-yoga-poses','');return false;\" href=\"#\">Send to Facebook<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running, cycling, driving, flying and sitting down for long periods.  All of these can short the hamstrings.    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