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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 17 MIN

The Real Reason Your Hamstrings Are Still Tight — A Mobility Breakdown for Teachers & Students

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Most people assume tight hamstrings are a stretching problem. They're not. Hamstring tightness is almost always multifactorial, which means the solution requires a broader range of strategies — not more of the same stretching that hasn't worked.On this podcast, Jason breaks down 6 evidence-informed strategies for improving hamstring flexibility that go well beyond passive stretching. Whether you're a yoga teacher, yoga student, or anyone focused on mobility and movement quality, these strategies will change how you think about — and train — your hamstrings.What you'll learn:-Why foam rolling works neurologically — not just mechanically — and how to use it as a primer before you stretch-Why strengthening your glutes may do more for your hamstring flexibility than more stretching ever will-How weak hip flexors limit anterior pelvic tilt — and why that directly limits hamstring length-Why your adductors (especially adductor magnus) may be quietly working against your hamstring flexibility-How dynamic stretching and engaged stretching give your nervous system more feedback — and unlock more range than passive stretching alone-Why hamstring tightness is almost always multifactorial — and why there is no single magic techniqueSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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