Yoga Poses for Tight Hamstrings

Whether you travel a lot, work as a “desk jockey”, or seem to stiffen up after a brisk walk, there are numerous yoga poses for tight hamstrings that help you relieve tension.

The back leg extension of Warrior 1 makes it a terrific yoga pose for tight hamstrings

The asanas below demonstrate a variety of ways you can stretch your hamstrings, even at a beginning yogi’s level. Share these tips with your favorite runner, too, as he or she may experience a greater release through the hamstrings for longer periods of time than just stretching against a wall.

Hold these poses for up to a minute on each leg for the best results. Also make sure to go through a 10-minute warmup before any yoga or cardio routine.

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Yoga Poses for Tight Hamstrings

	Also try Warrior 3	Performing Staff Pose with a strap stretches the hamstrings easily
Modified Plank Pose relieves tension	Wide-Legged Forward Bend is a great stretch	Practice Low Lunge a few times in your routine, deepening as you build strength
Bound Angle Pose releases the hamstrings and hips	Triangle Pose provides slow, steady relief	Improve balance as well as stretch while in Firefly Pose
Downward Facing Dog rejuvenates	Get up from your chair right now and do a Standing Forward Bend	Also try a Wide-Angled Forward Bend

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