Flexibility Secrets You NEED To Know

Becoming more flexible isn't as straight forward as 'just keep stretching and you'll get there'. In this video I share with you one of the biggest secrets behind flexibility and some top tips to implement.
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[@Livinleggings]

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[@agsalien976]

I have anterior pelvic tilt, a cock bottom, it looks sexy, I have long limbs, tall female, and for years it's difficult to do yoga push ups. What to do? I am also over fifty. Trindad in the house.

[@SafeSpaceCafe]

If I watch you stretch, does any rub off? I gotta get stretchin'

[@leahkelly8306]

That was the best freaking description of a hip joint and the differences between people that I have ever seen ….and I have been in the medical field for 23 years.

[@ghostdagger3588]

Best yoga channel for sure, most teachers I’ve seen don’t go into the more woo woo stuff like the power of belief. “The person who thinks they can and the person who thinks they can’t are both correct” Confucius

[@Livinleggings]

Great quote!

[@ghostdagger3588]

@@Livinleggings thanks for the reply! I have had made far more strength and mobility gains than I ever thought possible thanks to your content and teaching ability! I’ll keep supporting your channel anyway I can 🙏

[@carollund8251]

What is woo woo?

[@michellefreedman9265]

@@carollund8251 woo woo is usually used as a general term referring to the more esoteric/ spiritual side of yoga and Eastern philosophy.

[@carollund8251]

@@michellefreedman9265 Thank you

[@chasingdreams3056]

I can vouch for the power of belief 100% Been having "tight" hamstrings my whole life to the point I thought I just wasn't built for it. I would stretch with the others after group dance practice but could barely go down at all because the pain was terrible and even if I pushed through it like I was told to do it just didn't seem to have any effect. Had to drop dancing because of an injury (and money) and became very inactive, then I threw my back out trying to put a shoe on. A visit to the physio and he couldn't do anything for my back, but noticed my hamstrings and showed me stretches to work on them because being unable to bend properly meant I was compensating with my back. So I dropped thinking "I could never" because of necessity. If you've ever had terrible back pain you know how debilitating it is. I didn't want to live like that. Then I found your video about nerve gliding which helped a lot, and today I touched my feet for the first time. Mindset is so important. Don't resign yourself to "never". If something hurts or doesn't seem to work, figure out *why* that is. Progress might be slower than you want but it really is the journey that matters most, not the end goal. You'll get there eventually but for that you *need* to keep going at it. Believe in yourself, and be *kind* to yourself.

[@Darkfrog24]

MY MOM LOVED THIS!! She asked me to help her get back in shape for the new year and I started her with some upper body MadFit. Then I bring up this channel and she's like "No no no. I can't crow. I can't do that fancy stretch. My body just doesn't work like that" and I say "Trust me, you're going to like this one." And here's the LL lady saying "Some people's bodies just don't work like that AND HERE IS ALL THE SCIENCE AND STUFF!" and my mom, a career chemist was like "Yes! More of this!"

[@lunathea7711]

Just woke up and enjoyed listening to your voice. I just couldn't stop smiling listening to you and watching all these cute demo.. I'm thin but hard as a log and 3 yrs ago I couldn't even touch my toes just barely passing my knees, now I can put my palm on the ground but still have long way to go as I still can't hug my legs or pancake. Probably another 3-5yrs! And probably another 5yrs for a split! But no matter how long it'll take I'll keep practicing until I reach my goal! Thanks for the motivation! Fighting! ! 😂😂🤣🤣

[@heyspeckle8782]

I so appreciate your videos! Your explanations are great and they always make me feel better about my body. Plus, ever since I followed your nerve gliding videos, the pinched nerve that was causing me pain on and off for years has not bothered me once :D

[@Livinleggings]

Glad to hear it!

[@denisahedrlinova7212]

What is the video called?

[@jacklewis100]

What a brilliant explanation! So simple and makes me feel a lot better about not being so flexible, despite much work...and also setting my expecations better. Thank you so much!

[@zckbarbara]

I love the way you explain the subject which other yoga teachers don't do. This motivated me to start a mobility routine as a 60year old Bodybuilder who has lost a big part of his flexibility over time. Nobody told mi about Nerve Gliding and other Tricks.I realized that Muscle also needs Mobility to prevent aging.

[@parkerwalen5742]

Been following your channel since a while...and I gotta say it's the best channels for yoga techniques....I had been focusing on strength all the time but later realized that I lack flexibility...had searched quite a lot of channels ...just to be fooled by those click baits...but ur channel is really awesome...thankyou livinleggings🤗🤗

[@yakkidiyak]

I am so glad I found your channel. You are concise and thorough with explaining the what and the why. It is easy to understand and makes a lot of sense. I love your teaching style. As a new yoga teacher, I’m taking notes! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 😊

[@chantelofeast]

This is a great explanation, crazy how we know so little about our bodies. I do wish more practitioners would accept our differences rather than guilt tripping those of us that struggle with some movements more than the next person. 🧘🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🏋🏾‍♀️

[@joanlynn1702]

Loving this series of videos. Thank you, Liv! I’ve made some leaps and bounds in my practice by incorporating your exercises into my day when I get up from my desk and stretch or chilling in the evening while watching TV/listeners to music. ❤

[@flurblewibble7735]

Really impressed. You must be one of the only teachers out there who has actually taken the time to explain the hip anatomy. Excellent stuff.

[@gentlelikefire8392]

I love your attitude and visualization methods. seldom i find people describe parts of yoga well or helpful for people at different stages of their practice, but i love the way you approach the topics :)

[@Nedfin]

Awesome channel! Been wondering about this hip flexibility ’issue’ for a while and you explained it so clearly, thanks!

[@medusaslair]

Wow, I really feel I've hit the jackpot finding your channel! The one about nerve gliding was a revelation and a revolution for me and my body. Thank you so much for these educational videos! I'm shocked you don't have millions of subscribers. Hopefully you'll get there, you definitely deserve it. Thank you! 💖

[@valerie1989]

I loved this video. The anatomy part was very interesting to me and I loved your last sentences. I even teared up a tiny bit. I really liked every workout/video I've done so far and I recommended your channel to my sister yesterday. Thank you, honestly... ❤

[@mmissjulia]

Thank you so much! I'm so tight at the moment (working on it) but, have always been able to do a butterfly stretch with knees touching the ground effortlessly. Finally understand why thanks to this video

[@chestnutmongrel]

For some reason your videos are very encouraging and touchable, thank you for that!

[@geoffreynelson8012]

Your videos are really excellent. I love your use of props, motion graphics, and analogies to help these concepts make sense.

[@sean6387]

Fantastic as always. A simple, yet fun explanation, including the psychological aspects too!

[@kerstinrosenkranz8965]

Your tutorials are so so important Liv...keep them coming! Oh, and Ed is amazing, too 🙂 THANK YOU!!

[@itsdaksha]

You are gold literally why are you not popular !! Love your in depth explanations

[@silent6142]

I have to say doing your three basic total body stretch routines in another video, I found when practicing restorative Yoga after a soft (because I'm starting this at 61 years old) Ashtanga workout, I was amazed at how much hip and hamstring flexibility I have gained. I'm keeping this up every other day (so I don't overdo it) with plenty of dog walking and multi-gym workouts. Thanks for your help and love watching your videos. Ian

[@tracylee9394]

Thanks Liv, as usual very well explained. You are a natural teacher and I always look forward to your vids 🧘‍♀️ you are truly motivational ❤️

[@chioma2743]

youre the most amazing thing (I mean ur content and your personality together) that I’ve added to my yoga journey. appreciate u!

[@paulrichter3081]

At the beginning of my yoga class, the teacher to say, remember we are all different and we are all different on different days. I always remember this, especially when I'm not doing as well as I have before. Great videos👌

[@pedropeixoto5981]

You honestly rock at this, thank you for making me understand better my progress limitations !

[@j.d.4645]

Just found you. This is clearest and most helpful yoga channel I've seen. Thank you!

[@jeffro202]

OMGosh, so clear about the different anatomy of people affecting different flexibilities... you give such clear and relevant explanations in this and your other videos, thank you, keep it up. I will keep learn working on things.

[@mariak4540]

Best explanation I have ever heard and seen! Thank you for your knowledge!

[@HeatherThrills]

Both your outlook and your visualization techniques are fantastic. Thank you for making such heartwarming and inspiring videos. Xo Heather Thrills

[@StratosFair]

Omggggg you just changed my world !! I've been working so hard on my "Asian squat" and I couldn't get why it was so tough to make progress although my normal deep squat is improving ! I think it has a lot to do with this hahaha

[@danm5602]

Study how a baby works itself into the squat, the way they do it is from on the knees backwards, rather than trying to start from standing and going down, it sets the bones differently

[@stephencooper1307]

This is so helpful. I, like others try to stretch in some ways and can't do it as well as someone else. You then start to put yourself down thinking you arn't as good as others. But with other movements you can find it easy and another person can't do it.

[@travinatolbert5905]

I’ve been learning so so much about my body .. it’s crazy how oblivious one can be to understanding their own “vessel” .. I had diasistis recti, rib flare and anterior pelvic tilt .. correcting all of it has been crazy but I’m seeing progress.. I can’t believe I’ve just been living so out of wack. You’ve been extremely helpful lady! Thank you ❤

[@PM-gx2bp]

This is the first time anyone has explained this. I have always wondered why while my muscles are very flexible, for the life of me I cannot open my hips. No yoga or Pilates instructor have ever explained this to me when I’ve asked. Like the pigeon pose literally hurts my knee because my hip joint won’t open adequately. Now i know that I’m not somehow deformed just built differently. Thank you.

[@udntknw001]

I'm so stiff that I consider myself as a walking plank so I'm quite happy to have found this channel. In other words, I have significantly less mobility than what I think I should have as a 33 year old male.

[@THE_BEAR_JEW]

Bro. You must be me from the mirror dimension cause that’s how I describe myself and I’m 33 also. Also yes, I didn’t have the flexibility of a rock.

[@kayv5840]

This was SO HELPFUL. Thank you 🙏 I kept thinking something was wrong. I’m stretching to help my mobility. I’m in my late 20s.

[@KagamiAndFriends]

I have always struggled with front bends but can do amazing back bends and other stuff. Still trying to become better with the first, of course!

[@SofiaPinto2097]

Your channel literally changed my life quality. Thanks.

[@gaeln1901]

Loved learning this visually with you♥️ you do an amazing job

[@nomehdrider]

thank you this was very informative. also very well put together with effective cuts that made it entertaining to watch

[@Andy-il7kf]

Great video, I really like your stuff, I wish I'd done your mobility+strength workshop this weekend. Like others, I really appreciate your teaching style. I don't know if you do the more cerebral side of yoga - but if you do I'd love to see a vid or 2 of mindfulness / how to meditate. I am learning but you seem to really give me insights with the physical side so well, I think you would also explain the other very well. I don't so much mean the spiritual side, more the nuts and bolts of the practise.

[@denisephil7967]

Thanks so much for explain us with easy understadning manner how our body/flexibility works, learn so much with you. Greets and keep the great work!

[@babiperini1799]

I like how she goes on anatomy differences to explain. This makes such a difference, indeed.

[@davidsugars2705]

"comparison is the thief of joy" wow! love that. so wise. so true

[@freeshrugs63]

Really good explanation of hip socket. Thanks.

[@dominiquegirard712]

Very interesting, thank you, it helps understand the body’s functionality 🌸

[@jarayalde]

I couldn't agree more. Channel will be recommended to as many people as possible. Thanks for helping me confirm a couple of thoughts about the psychological part.

[@skinfiddler]

As always, greatly informative❤

[@taylorb.9006]

You seem to be such a lovely, warm, and welcoming person. It makes me want to reach through the screen and hug you. Wonderful videos!

[@resoul3397]

i started just 2 days ago and i was searching different videos; "stretches for splits, scorpion or how to reach feet" and nothing worked, it was like all that pain for nothing, but then i finally found your channel as i was about to give up and thought ''not like i was gonna lose anything'' but then i saw your nerve gliding and this video then another one about stretching and i couldn't believe how fast it worked, i used to not even get down a quarter when doing the front splits but now i need let then a quarter to reach all the way, my phsc therapy tried to give me stretches for hamstrings too, but they never ending up working. although i dont know how you did it but i'm super flexible for not stretching for 6-7 years. so i just wanted to say thank you for all your help. literally recommending to my friends :)!

[@1katiosha]

Wow ! Wow ! Such a wonderful useful video, you have answered many questions 😅 and now I feel more confident and I accept my body more than before, cuz 4 years and I’m struggling with side split 🙈😆😆 now I understand why 🤓 Thank you so much ❤ love you and love your videos .

[@BoMwarriorVlog]

😅 This is one of the best explained & demonstrated video with wonderful graphics and sound effects I've seen in awhile! 👏️ (and I don't mean just in the exercise category) Thank you! ❤️

[@fredjma]

I am a fitness instructor ( with done flexibility issues 😅) and this is one of the very best vid .

[@John_in_Oakland]

Love this channel! For some reason, for my entire exercising life, I’ve never been able to fully and easily touch my toes. Now that I am older and have a bit of a disc bulge, I don’t even try. But, she’s got lots of other good postures! 🎉❤

[@KYstyler]

I love all the detailed instruction. I have learned so much from your channel. Thank you.

[@ZenWithDebby]

Anatomy was never interesting until today 😂. I love how you teach us things in a fun way!

[@nisiz5033]

I loved the message of this video, thank you for these important reminders. ❤

[@theghostofsabertache9049]

Been working my way through your 21 day yoga playlist was in day 10 but have caught the covid. It’s done an absolute number on my back and shoulder muscles. Looking forward to getting back in to it.

[@indmych]

Dang. I learned stuff from the body of this video and the conclusion was a great mix of comfort, encouragement, and inspiration. Thanks. Big thumbs up. Also... So much unseen effort goes into creating these videos. Charting the flow, writing the words, choosing the vibe, and then lighting and shooting it in front of what background? You're a skilled content creator and knock it out of the park. I'm happy to leave a comment for the bump.

[@Livinleggings]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it! 🙏🏼

[@PS-nm8wk]

I just stumbled upon this channel recently and was struck by your great humor and the interesting way you present the information. And of course the dog :)

[@HexenStar]

Got to hand it to you: you are an excellent presenter. It's either natural, or experience in sales or both. Even a kinesiology stickler like myself - didn't have anything to contradict. A pretty, eloquent girl who speaks on par with the better of my old college lecturers...not something one sees every day. I salute you. 🙏 Now i can yoga-answer my yoga-addicts with your videos.

[@charlesmckinley29]

Thank you for the positive attitude and the through explanations.

[@GiveItAGoBakes]

I've never felt more comforted for not being able to do that pretzel stretch that Ed could do 🤣 I'm on your mug list of hip mobility.

[@nickybomont6074]

Such good explanations! I’ve immediately subscribed (rare for me). I’m stuck at home with covid so will binge on all your videos. Thanks so much!,

[@ruth571]

Hi! Im a yoga teacher from Argentina, and I absolutely love this video and how you explain evetything, if it were in spanish I will send it to my students, very often I see them frustrated and with negative thougth about flexibility. Thanks so much for this! :)

[@panterapatricia]

This 5 minute video answered so many questions that I've had over the years. I used to be extremely flexible as a child and teenager, I stretched everyday. I'm trying to get back my flexibility, and I know I can. Thanks for the video!!!

[@dorotealicata5221]

All makes sense ... now!!! wish I had known before. Many thanks for this one! xxx

[@indyschlumpf728]

Like Ed, I can easily pretzel my legs to sit and do breathing exercises. However I cannot touch my toes. I was born with a lumbar vertebra fused to the sacral vertebrae. I feel encouraged to try more stretching and be the best version of myself. ty. ❤

[@sdubrau]

Nothing Hyppie here. The state of mind is crucial. Whatever you want to do, you have to accept your starting point and allow yourself to not be good at it,while taking one step at a time, learning to enjoy the little bit of progress you eventually experience.

[@ladytess23]

I love your videos. Thank you for all of the great information and instruction.

[@dugfriendly]

Love this explainer.

[@clearday1971]

Such awesome presentation. Thank you for the thoughtful content!

[@marianne3024]

Thank you so much for this video. I am in adult ballet and have been for 4 years come this February and I am 50. I do not have great turn out but I have never had great hip flexibility, like when you were sitting crossed legged, it just doesn’t happen for me. I also have spurs on the end of my femur head. I am forever comparing myself to other people in other classes that I have been in even people who are 13 years old and I know that I cannot compare myself to them. I can do a left split but not a right split and my middle split is nonexistent. Also my left hip pops right where the ball enters the cup so to speak every time I walk. I never even considered there to be anatomy differences I just assumed I was old and just not as good as everybody else so thank you again for this video.

[@andrewmartin6420]

love this video. can you explain when to know when you've reached your bone limit vs just not flexible enough yet

[@roxanna3779]

I like this woman. She always talks so much sense. x

[@andresweeney231]

65 years young...10 chiropractors...8 physiotherapists...4 osteopaths...2 acupuncturists and you (two) my dear have presented the best answer to my flexibility challenges, simple yet brilliant Thank you!!!

[@jmo2104]

Gosh I've been telling my yoga students this for about 30 years. Nice to hear other people saying it too.

[@jeffcoulter7181]

Fantastic explanation of our hip joints ❤

[@rebekkahill4664]

This explains so much. For me I've been easily able to do shoelace pose since day 1 of starting yoga, for a while I thought I must be doing it wrong, yet I've made little to no progress on pancake pose. 😅

[@simonc9874]

What a brilliant channel! Really insightful content! Thanks.

[@newfanglejr]

very helpful - i lack internal rotation on the left side - thank you!!!

[@maitemarinasgomez7875]

Francamente es un video , Genial !! Gracias siempre me ha gustado mucho estirar , por favor lo podrias poner en Español ? Me pierdo muchos de tus comentarios gracias gracias!!!!

[@dreamseemstudio7545]

Brilliant! Just positively awesome! Thanks so much

[@id0stuff]

I've been consistently stretching for over a year and a half. I have came to the acceptance that stretching is a skill and very individual. My results have been abysmal however still good enough to keep me moving and keeping me out of pain. I still can't touch my toes with straight legs or sit on my knees with my bum touching the floor, knees up in the air and can't sit on my butt comfortably on the floor without falling back. This has been the case throughout my life. Once i got rid of that frustration and made it just part of my routine it was easy to stick to.

[@lindamon5101]

You have come a long way.

[@briannapeterson7294]

Aww this made my heart happy 🥰 Thank you

[@peterlfc1387]

Lovely calming voice you’ve got.

[@workouteveryday]

Yeyyyy..thats so rich channel for watch, many thanks 💝☺

[@SuperYvette92]

Very informative, Thankyou for sharing with us ❤❤

[@windrider5845]

Very good video! Spot on! And it is true, whether you believe you can, or believe you can’t, you are correct! Believe you can!

[@michaelmoreskine9677]

Fun to watch and a lot of good stuff to learn!

[@p_sg3449]

The advantage of shallow sockets, whether it's the hip or shoulder, is a greater degree of movement. The disadvantage is the greater likelihood of dislocation. The degree of movements is also dependent on the elastin/collagen ratio in tendons, ligaments and joint capsules. "Bendy" people have a high ratio but again they have higher tendency to dislocate joints.

[@roseliebe]

Thank you so much for your vidéos. I learn so many things

[@vintdg7250]

I'm with Ed!🙂Our anatomical advantages and limitations seem very similar. More than five years of yoga and still a long way to go on the hamstrings🙁, but lotus and firelog came much easier🙂. I still haven't got my knees to the ground in Baddha Konasana, though🙁.

[@Layla12251]

You have a great channel!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. ❤

[@peymany.a5071]

Thanks for sharing great video. My hip joints are like you i think, I am working on them for years and still i cant sit for simple meditation pose without sth under my butt + it really pressure my knees

[@isatovaryoga815]

Bravo 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 I love the content of your channel. The information it is very useful 👌🏽

[@dats7547]

Great video! Some of us are using mobile browsers that don't get other suggested videos to pop up, like for instance your hip mobility exercise video you referred to in this video, would you mind linking your suggested videos in the video desciption? it makes it a lot easier to watch your other videos you recommend instead of having to search your channel. Thanks!

[@Livinleggings]

Apologies, yes I will do! This is the video I suggest in this video :) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6PchKKtdt2JqK8