Tight hamstrings limit our ability to move into a number of yoga poses, and can make the experience frustrating.
Tight hamstrings limit motion of the pelvis, which puts pressure on the bottom lumbar and increases stress on the lower back.
Not exact matches
If your
hamstring muscles on the back of your thigh are
tight, it may
limit how far forwards you can bend while keeping good alignment in your lower back.
If your
hamstrings are super
tight, make sure no one ever physically pushes you beyond your
limit to prevent injury.»
To see how
tight hamstrings can
limit your Paripurna Navasana, try Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Hand - to - Big - Toe Pose).