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[@bettyangwenyi1797]

In 2 minutes the woman gave priceless information that helped overcome years of struggle.

[@msdreamliner787]

did you actually overcome and improve your flexibility? just curious : )

[@robertporter6527]

Thank you very much for the tip !👍 so be it 🙏

[@mr.nonamanadus4463]

This worked amazingly fast. A little background, for 30 years suffering from tight back to the point spazms literally made my vertebrae pop. I'd drop to the ground like I was tazed. Things were getting worse, it felt like I had trips of duct tape across my back. Chiropractors, massage therapy and doctors couldn't help any more. It was an imbalance in muscle tension so I started doing these types of exercises, yoga & physiotherapy. My back is feeling a lot better. And this exercise I just tried out was easy on my back (xrays say I have significant degenerated vertebrae), no pain. Thanks for the video.

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

Thank you!!!

[@jimhinkle7245]

WTH?????? 52 years and I'm learning this NOW???? THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

[@johnraffensperger]

65 and just learning this now!

[@emilycross4527]

Wow, immediate improvement! Went from thinking “I just don’t think my body does that” to seeing a path forward. Thanks, great tip! 🙏

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm so glad it helped!

[@mysticflow467]

sameee

[@NorthernLadyOffical]

I have the same❤️🥰😘

[@SamuelAlder]

microbend, yeah, great, it works

[@KraftyUk]

This has to be the best explanation I've ever heard; most people show you the exercise, and after a while you quit because you don't understand what you're stretching. You've given me a new perspective on the complexities of stretching. xXx

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm so glad it was insightful! I always like knowing the why behind things and as you implied it really helps. motivate us to do more!

[@federicosting9796]

Many times while stretching, I've been told that no matter what I do, I should have my legs straight. I just tried the opposite as you suggested, it released tension in my body after the first try. Thanks!

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm glad this helped! There are some positions it makes sense to have the legs straight, but these folds aren't them! I'm glad it helped!

[@replica4132]

11/10 literally unlocked something I have been working on for months in 5 minutes with straightforward advice!

[@teslarex]

Great video. Problem solved!

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm so glad!

[@Chris_Does_Everything]

This is the only explanation I have ever seen that has helped me. After literally a lifetime of trying to forward fold and stretch my hamstrings now I can. Thank you!

[@julianernst4027]

That was so helpful! You really have a talent for explaining things very comprehensively instead of "only" instructing. Thank you for sharing and for being such a patient and gifted teacher.

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

What a kind comment. Makes my day! Thank you for watching

[@PrimalCoder]

Agreed.

[@Denie4]

Oh wow, you explain everything exceptionally well; you definitely excel at what you do …. thank you so much 🇦🇺🌷

[@arturiuspendragon6849]

As someone who loves to learn the why of doing something a certain way and not just being shown a movement, I so much prefer to see videos like this. Great tip to apply to lots of other movements and better posture too. As a new subscriber, can't wait to see more.

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm so glad this approach resonated with you!

[@natewalkercoaching3506]

Where have you been all my life?! I started taking Yoga classes nearly 6 years ago, and what you’re describing has never been mentioned. Thank you!

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm glad it was insightful! Thanks for watching

[@Azure888]

This video addressed a major problem I’ve been dealing with lately! It was so specific and concise! Thank you!

[@vanessadelgado248]

This makes soooo much sense. No one talks about this! Thank you for educating us!

[@trevor3187]

I promise you I am not a bot. I just did this and it actually works.

[@my2cents2u]

Years ago someone told me to focus on touching my thighs with my belly button, without touching them with my chest. That imaging really worked for me.

[@andrehutchinson7620]

After years of running this clear explanation has helped no end..Thank you.

[@lucienvanpuyvelde4333]

The absolute best explanation I have ever seen or heard. Love it! Thank you!

[@danperlea5034]

Woah! I’ve always had this problem and have never been close to touching my toes. I’ve never had anyone explain it to me this way. Fantastic explanation and I am excited to get those muscles properly stretched!

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

So glad it was helpful!

[@lewisheard1882]

This is exactly what was missing in my practice, my instructor works in lots of poses with folds, but making sure my hips are in *checks notes* anterior tilt makes them feel completely different! I’m excited to continue my practice with this knowledge ❤

[@bonstarfitness2513]

This was such a great explanation. Thank you so much. My hamstrings really need this kind of work.

[@CalmAchiever]

Super useful Cathy! I’ve made tremendous progress on my forward folds but never focused on my anterior tilt. So looking forward to do that now!

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

Great, can't wait to hear any progress!

[@user-tv7ej3xh8c]

No one has ever actually explained it as well and thorough a you just did. Thank you

[@dksculpture]

This may be the key to my poor flexibility that I’ve been misunderstanding for decades. Fascinating. Subscribed.

[@Ladymusicc]

This is so helpful. Thank you for breaking this down.

[@Rufiowascool]

Man, I’ve watch so many vids and this is the first one that took the time to explain what I was doing wrong. Amazing vid.

[@newbeginnings9457]

Thank you! I’ve been struggling all my life and this made sense!

[@mpulido102]

Holy cow, I needed to hear this! Thank you for giving me hope I just turned 50 and always thought I had to lock my knees to gain hamstring flexibility.

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm so glad it's helpful!!

[@lissseveneleven]

Omg how has this never been explained to me! I feel like this is going to be a game changer for my practice and flexibility

[@freeatlast3032]

Thank you Cathy. Excellent advice and clearly demonstrated.

[@iahorvath]

Thank you for explaining the forward fold step-by-step and how it affects the body.

[@TribusMontibus]

My goodness, that made so much sense! I could tell you are absolutely right the first time I tried to fold forward as you describe. Thank you for letting me know and very well explained.

[@forrestsloan]

Such a simple change and it totally worked. Thank you.

[@jon-marcyaden6265]

Brilliant. Such great advice! Thank you for sharing your practice, Cathy!

[@soarwithsydney]

Wow. Just wow. Super high value video. Thank you!!

[@intarcus425]

Exactly what I needed, thank you!

[@ronski50]

Great information on pelvic tilt, bent knees, and hips on padding. Only vid on youtube I've found with these tips. Thank you.

[@jeffb5463]

Thank you so much for finally making this make sense! No wonder I have struggled with this for so long.

[@youaligned]

You are rocking these videos and thumbnails, Cathy!!

[@yongheekim1462]

Thank you Cathy! the tip was very helpful!

[@thibod07]

Great video! I will practice what you just explained and let you know of the results! It is nice to hear that the legs do not need to be straight! Thank you!

[@clementwarrior]

Thanks for posting this, short and excellent

[@patapapatapi]

Thank you. It's incredible how tips such as yours contribute to people's health across the world. There's so much to learn when it comes to staying flexible and your explanations are excellent!

[@blue-fj9ky]

I've been doing asanas for 52 years and I found this very helpful!

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm so glad it was helpful and love to hear about your long and dedicated practice!

[@BasilTS]

Amazing! I've just discovered the most helpful tip for stretching the hamstrings. Thank you so much! 😃

[@shonuff6699]

Thank you! Like others have said, I’ve been doing it wrong forever. The difference is night and day when doing it your way. You have yourself a new subscriber here! I can’t wait to look at your video library and see what other gems are there to be discovered!

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

Thank you so much for the kind comment! I'm so glad it was helpful to you and others!

[@cliftonmadden1992]

I have struggled with the toe touch most of my life. No one ever explained the correct way to do it until now (I’m 61). Thank you so much! I am now subscribed and look forward to more enlightening videos. 😊

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

Thank you so. much for subscribing and I'm so happy this video was useful! More to come!!

[@danielsparringa2316]

I have been trying many different ways. They did not make significant progress. Your approach is just magnificent. Salute! Thank you so very much

[@kaushiksarkar7837]

many many thanks for this I was really waiting for the U bend pose and thanks for the modded versions , Namaste Cathy🙌

[@patriciaaffeldt3860]

Thank you so much! I wish I had found this video 2 years ago. Excellent explanation of my exact problem. I will now be able to work on fixing it!

[@santhoshbellams]

Thanks Cathy. A really wonderful tip.

[@CyrusPieris]

Thank you. This is great advice. I will be doing this from now on.

[@Leboybandent]

Great explanation! Been doing yoga for five years.. didn't know this!

[@BlackThor15]

Exactly what was looking for and so easily explained, thank you very much for sharing it, well done you!! 👍👍

[@michaelbruckner6364]

Thanks so much- I never heard this info quite this way before. Very helpful indeed.

[@BP-kg7ti]

All the years of practicing yoga I never got the information you just shared. As a life long can’t touch my toes, you gave me the instructions as to how I might start to be eventually able to bring my head to my knees. Thank you!

[@scotthunt2479]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've always wondered why, despite all the stretching I do, my hamstrings always seem tight. I can't wait to try what you demonstrated. Great video!

[@ChloePerez-og1ug]

Best videos so far, so so helpful. Answers to my prayers.

[@popsiclesandhoney3702]

OMG! This was so helpful! My lower back was not releasing in my forward folds and I was not progressing in my flexibility. Thank you! So much!

[@PauloSantos-rm1mt]

You have the knowledge, the wisdom, the tranquility, the ability to move us forward. Many thanks, best regards from Portugal 👏👏👏

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

Thank you so much!!

[@alanlockhart1553]

Totally amazing and perfectly logical. Never been able to touch my toes, now I know why and will commence practising today. Came across by serendipity, I’m so glad I did!

[@angeliadagostino13]

Man! I've been trying everything to wake up my dead glue and unlock tight hamstrings and just doing this set of stretches with my hips in proper alignment is already helping. And i do yoga daily but haven't been in proper forward fold formation. Thank you!

[@smithavissapragada9876]

Finally…. Someone gave me this awesome tip. Thanq so much!!

[@102wingnut]

Yeah thinking more about my pelvis tilt made a huge difference. Thanks!

[@Jahefe13]

I started stretching for MA in my twenties , now sixty this is the very first time I have heard this. Keep sharing ..... please!

[@Captain-Cat]

This really clicked for me. Have been just trying to touch my toes with straight legs thinking I'm stretching my hamstrings but nope. Following this video and bending my legs with back straight I could feel my hamstrings actually stretch. Great video, great tip, thanks! Oh and subbed.

[@PTkortbroek]

thank you so much for putting this out there! this has been a real game changer for me ❤

[@nolimit7185]

This was very helpful! Amazing tip.

[@joecaz]

Beautiful! Thank you, I was start using this right away.

[@susilaganesan3654]

Was struggling with this for years...!!! You are awesome I now know what to do

[@sipiware]

This is great, it's what I've been looking for all this time, thank you ❤

[@corkaczarownicy]

Understanding that the foward fold happens in the hips, not in the lower back is very important and is the tip number one that I would give to anyone trying to learn yoga. I just returned to the practice and I am so happg because of that!

[@indregaleckiene6066]

Best videos so far, so so helpful. Answers to my prayers. ❤

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

Wow thanks so much!

[@vvardhan14]

iam a software engineer and u just showed me a video that has logic ...now a subscriber ...wish i could get 1-1 class from you on stretching

[@elbee1771]

What an excellent and thoughtful video. Makes a lot of sense and I more understand why I have never really noticed any meaningful progress.

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@kfbrowning]

This was very helpful and probably the best explanation I have come across. Thank you for teaching us the right way to do these. Much appreciated.

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

Thanks so much for the feedback!

[@nicolasbrunicardi7248]

Exactly what I was looking for! My forward fold is horrible so these tips will help me for sure. Thanks 🙏

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm so glad it was useful! Thanks for watching

[@ComeinCiderbox]

i was looking for something for the wank bank, also successful

[@sarabjitsahni4408]

Very well explained. Thank you !!

[@AaronMCook]

Thank You!! Great tip. I appreciate the explanation and carrying all that through.

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

Thanks for watching!

[@ebrownd]

Anterior tilt, the phraseology I was looking for- Thank you

[@rositaseda7784]

Thank you for explaining. This tip was so useful!

[@garywhitaker9854]

Great tip to prioritize tilt over straight legs. I get chest to knees 1st, then work on straightening legs. I AT the pelvis when bending at work now too and it is such a relief on the lower back! Thanks.

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm so glad to hear it!

[@qwanho6113]

Haha! Got to love suggested video feed on YT... I've been struggling with flexibility for some time and not making any progress, so looking forward to trying this out! Thank you for the advice!

[@danielcarlier9143]

Hi, I appreciate the way the explanation is given here. Thanks a lot 🙏

[@deanbenninger]

Pleasure to Find you Kathy! You have the Art & Finesse of Teaching!!! I have watched Countless Videos on Stretching & this answered Exactly what was missing in all the other Vids! I have had Lower Back Pain from Hiking for past year in my Fitness & now this Relieved the Tension I have had with the combination of a Foam Roller 13"... Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Explaining the How, What & Why to accomplish the Key Points to get the Results needed... Keep up the Great Works & will continue to Share & Follow your wonderful examples we are looking for in our Daily Fitness Routines... God Bless my new Fitness Friend!

[@azntvgirl]

Thank you Cathy! This video really helps me doing my forward folds!

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Betazeno]

Wow. This was very helpful. I was always trying to improve my stretch before soccer any was always told to keep my legs straight..Thank you!

[@katelyra5656]

Thank you. Cathy! I have been exercising for years and this is the first time I’ve ever really understood this subtle change in posture💕💕💕💕💕

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm so glad it was useful!

[@EngrAzam-og9lq]

Fantastic performance and appreciate your contributions to make it happen 👏

[@Nomsa81]

Thank you so much for the tips….I’m enjoying your practices. The hamstring practice helped me during the holidays as they were locked for 2 weeks and couldn’t even take my morning walks let alone run🙏🏽

[@ninetaledgundamx]

short and well explained. thanks!!

[@mmason4242]

I’m a marathon runner in desperate need of yoga that will help and you explain this in terms I can understand. Thanks 👍🏼

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

I'm glad to hear that and congrats on all your running!

[@judderpony]

God bless you for this video, now makes perfect sense. Always had trouble with forward bends, especially seated, can't wait to get started with this and see how far I get. Namaste 🙏

[@adonvonilesere5642]

That was amazing! I can really feel the difference

[@sivapillay8206]

Cool explanation and to the point. Creates a better understanding My hamstrings will be tested now. Thank you

[@eLearnIT]

Hey Thanks . That was a well described & illustrated suggestion

[@dougiec3]

Wow! Thank you! Such a small adjustment and so effective!

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

Glad to hear it was effective for you!

[@funandweird5633]

Brilliant just the tip I was looking for, I've been struggling to find a way to touch my toes with stretching but I never made any progress!! Thankyou and please keep making those videos

[@iamSaiADITYA]

Thank you so much.. This is truly helpful.. 🤩👍👍

[@Azaus26]

Whoa... I've also only ever been trying to keep my legs straight. I'm overweight and I sit alot at work and at home. I go out to play disc golf and have injured the my glutes/back when making big drives multiple times over the past 3 years. I've been trying to stretch them out the old fashion way for about a year now and it's helped reduce my injuries some, but not fully. I just tried it this new way focusing on getting my pelvis right first with my legs bent and gently straighten them and IMMEDIATELY could feel the stretching in all the places you mentioned and my legs/back have that satisfying "just worked out" soreness feeling. I'm absolutely going to do this all the time now! Thank you so much!

[@supecoop]

I can't believe I never learned about the anterior pelvic tilt before now. Thank you so much!

[@blueicer101]

This explains so much that no one else explained about the problems with stretching.

[@CathyMadeoYoga]

Glad it helped!