Yoga For Hamstrings | Yoga With Adriene

I've been getting lots of questions about yoga for hamstrings so this video is all about hamstring flexibility and creating a full body experience. Find ease as we increase flexibility and stability in the backs of the legs and stretch the full body.
This sequence is also great for stretching and supporting the back and relieving tension in the neck. Build awareness of the sit bone to heel connection and how to integrate breath to find what feels good and enjoy your practice!
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Thank you for your service. I hope you have continued your journey to recovery.

[@TheOnionbreath]

Thank you for your service to this beautiful country (Canadian 🍁 immigrant here). You're a true hero 🙏

[@Dolei]

It's been about 7 months. Yoga nearly every day. I just touched the ground with both heels in straight-legged downward dog for the first time :')

[@paperflowers11]

I've been doing yoga for YEARS and still can't do that! But I'm getting a little closer every day. Congratulations! I'm so excited for you.

[@juliannades]

I too finally can touch my heels down after 7.5 months!it’s so exciting

[@mareamastrogiovanni9647]

Such a wonderful feeling I am so happy for you :)

[@evolvedbreath]

I love to see your 'older' videos and your present day videos, your journey has helped millions and millions of people. Each video carrying so much awareness, knowledge, care, wisdom, playfulness, and insight- you're truly a form of abundance in my life, Adriene! A great gift to everyone!

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I’m not kidding when I say, that’s the exact same thing I said when I started the video! I’m happy to see that I’m not the only person that thinks that and appreciates her journey in making and following our own! Namaste friend🙏❤️💫

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[@lughole]

I've a beaten up body. 25 years of forestry. I haven't looked after myself. I started yoga a month ago and identified my hamstrings as my main problem. This video is a diamond. Ill be using it weekly for some time. Thank you so much.

[@ipercalisse579]

25 years of... forestry?

[@lughole]

@@ipercalisse579 yup

[@essay7425]

Good morning from Germany, beautiful people 🙏🌈 it‘s my birthday and I‘m bringing all my hopes and my trust onto my mat today, letting go of my past last year. Sending out love to you 💛

[@kennethjoneification]

Happy Birthday!! 😃 Have a wonderful day ❤️

[@olivemaxwell7200]

happy birthday from Melbourne,Australia!

[@bluezephyr1843]

Happy birthday from Sydney and best wishes for the coming year.

[@CaugheyMachine]

Joyeux anniversaire ! 🥐

[@ingridrymer2605]

Feliz cumpleaños!!! :)

[@attractioninaction_3821]

This is what makes Adriene so good 😂🤟 00:12 - all connected, bab-é 07:40 - flex luther 08:35 - c’mon y’all (tryna inspire a lil fun) 17:40 - firm book - HE-YO 18:24 - straight to miami 20:40 - I can’t wait to like it hamstrinks (?)

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*luthor :p

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attractioninaction _ 16:55 - Pimp! 😂😂

[@meghan11]

The straight to miami part was the best

[@heatherstella2528]

The best

[@thefullenergychannel2879]

Yes, she's is so popular and famous, there are plenty of stretching methods for beginners but there are also important rules to follow to see quick results and avoid picking up strains while going about it, I am an ex-dancer and I've been practicing the splits and teaching stretch for over 20 yrs you're welcome to try out my "learn to stretch" video tutorials once you're done here

[@williamb7275]

Wow, with hamstrings being the slowest area on my body to respond to daily practice, how is it I have never done this sequence before? Simply lovely. The hamstrings feel less tight, and I even found a use for the long, red pizza box ribbons they use here. Not just for saving and bundling items up! Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Found some emotional release as well. Makes sense as I have hurt these hamstrings in the past rushing about stressed. I definitely have to work this one in at least once a week. I can sense the hamstrings will benefit greatly. Process day 7. 276 days in a row.

[@astridlim5512]

Hi William, I used to do this sequence when recovering from my injury last year. It really worked! I'm glad we're doing it again today. I will visit this more regularly too 🙏

[@johannafrog2684]

What even are pizza box ribbons?? I've never heard that before! :D Great to hear that you had a good time :))

[@williamb7275]

@@johannafrog2684 The ribbon is put on the box in such a way that you can easily carry your pizza home.

[@williamb7275]

@@astridlim5512 Someone at work even said I looked taller, lol.

[@Luxx24]

Hi William. I've been enjoying spotting your comments on all the videos from the calendars of the last few months. 😊 I found that Yoga for Cyclists - day 24 of Expand (June 2021) - had a similar benefit for me, just excellent stretches for the lower body including the hamstrings! Couldn't believe I hadn't tried that one before. These calendars are great for exploring more of the YWA catalogue than I normally might!

[@tessj4486]

🙋🏻‍♀️ World’s tightest hamstrings here! I am definitely saving this video! So many wonderful exercises 🙏🏼

[@maryrabelo.s.wagner8346]

Practicing Day 7 on July 7th, 2021. 🎈🎂🎁☺️ Namaste. 🙏🏻

[@nisabenthon4857]

Girl, you classes give me peace. Thank you.

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You can also have a string 🧞‍♀️🧞‍♀️🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️🙅🏿‍♀️🤱🏻🤰🏽

[@amerryone]

I really enjoyed this video. It gives a good stretch but does it safely and gently and provides a full body balance in the postures provided.

[@marymackey7198]

Lex Luther!! Oh Adriene, you are so present. Your humor and humility are a joy to behold. Thank you for these live practices that allow you to shine through to all of us. Namaste

[@517BA]

I just loved the Lex Luther comment so well too. So 80’s Superman movie 🍿 of you Adrienne!!!

[@superdancenerd]

"Different strokes for different folks," I was waiting for the hey-o! 🤣 My hamstrings feel tense nearly 100% of the time and are my main motivation motivation for getting on my mat daily. This practice felt INCREDIBLE! After the first 10 minutes my hamstrings felt the least tight I remember them feeling in a looong time. Thank you, Adriene!

[@Sammowrimo]

Four years after doing this one originally and that dressing gown tie is still doing the job! 😂

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Was about to comment the SAME!! Upcycle is MY JAM 😂

[@samysouthern3627]

Hahaha ditto!!

[@shaunharrisonpiano]

Same!

[@gabkathoffbro2067]

A video without Benji and some time ago ;-) Namaste!!

[@erikwilson7073]

Comment: When you say book, I look for a book with the same thickness as the block. Realization: The exercise was a bit harder to do with a 4 kg book about physics. Great practice! Keep up the good work.

[@jennb4127]

Erik Wilson haha I just did the same thing! I put 4 books together to make a block thickness and realized I only needed one book and even that was too heavy. Off to buy a yoga block tomorrow me thinks !!

[@shelbs6909]

Hahahahahhaha so funny

[@ellieclayton1953]

I had a box set with all seven of the Narnia books, which was probably a terrible idea.

[@bjaellis]

Yup. Shakespeare's Collected Plays. At least it was paperback, but still

[@s.k.1072]

😂I'm dead!

[@anhvu270]

After this video, I finally touched my toes for the first time in my life!

[@artiangel]

After how many sessions ?

[@outofthemudpodcast6542]

Thanks for this! I often avoid hamstring stretches because they’re just so tight I get frustrated and don’t always even feel a stretch because my joints are so tight. This was manageable I will come back to it again and again

[@fionatemple2420]

I’ve never enjoyed yoga….until my daughter introduced me to your videos. I feel good inside and physically during and after your sessions. What a lovely heart you have.

[@cherylyeo25]

really enjoy this as its different kind of flow. very nice and gentle process :) Namaste to all practising from SG

[@williamb7275]

Back at you from Korea!

[@cherylyeo25]

@@williamb7275 Wow, wonderful! Was going to visit S. Korea in winter of 2020 but covid. oh well. Fighting ;)

[@SarahBowman25]

Fastest 23 minutes ever! My hamstrings feel AMAZING after this video. They were so tight when I started the video. Now they are stretched and strengthened. Thank you, Adriene!!

[@yogawithadriene]

Yessss!!!! Hi Sarah!

[@davidcates6765]

Good Morning , Fellow Travelers of the Mat , And Thank you for your company today on the mat . I am looking forward to joining you all tomorrows on the mat . Enjoy your day 🧘🏿‍♂️🖖🏿

[@colettelefebvre4104]

I like the way Adriene walks us through the practice and reminds us to be gentle and kind to our bodies 🙏🧘‍♀️💕

[@kec611]

Love that I laughed out loud with you ("I can't wait until I get Hamstrinks")! Laughter Yoga is the best!

[@catporter8417]

A long stretch with Adriene is the best! Into the library it goes. Thank you YwA!

[@matthewchiles4231]

I have been talking about doing Yoga for so long now, i just didn't feel too comfortable joining the Mums at the local school on a Monday night. In preparation for running the London Marathon on April 23rd, you're videos have help to give me a sense of peace in my preparation and have helped me to stretch up before, after and in between my running. Thank you so very much Adriene for these videos, they are just brilliant and so are you ! xx

[@gillsmith6740]

Yes, I did this super stretchy sequence for the legs again ! Very interesting 🤔 I’m not sure if this is good or bad for your sciatica Laura, so be cautious 🤞😯 I think tomorrow’s practice is a full body workout but 21 mins should be manageable for this senior yogi 😉 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️🙏💕

[@annettehansen3481]

Love doing yoga with you Adriene, and this sequence was much needed because my hamstrings are REALLY tight, so I am gonna work on it and in time I am sure they get more flexible!

[@heatherevans1103]

Very nice, gentle ,and effective. This video is the epitome of adriene. Hilarious with her puns and quips throughout. Makes me smile! Thank you for a wonderful start to my day. Going strong everyday since Breathe (January 2021)!

[@christinan.1596]

Everyone's here talking about their hamstrings but i have to talk about how much it helped relieve lower back pain, especially the runners stretch felt so good! I'm rejuvenated,thank you :')

[@Biergarten77]

While I have diificulties with my body and accepting it as it is, watching and practicing your videos tought me SO much about loving and respecting it.. it's like therapy - it really DOES feel good, or better - every time a little bit - thank you so much, Adriene!

[@jacquelinekepler2201]

Love the block behind the hamstrings!!

[@pricillatoledo4533]

I just started doing yoga recently after I bought a yoga kit online, I've been doing the 30 day challenge I'm on day 26. After my practice today I decide to play a bit after and work on my hammies. At the end of this video, I can finally do down ward facing dog with my heels on the floor. It's amazing watching my progress I was so tight when I started and now I can see my body unfolding. Thank you so much for sharing with us!!

[@zaynabseedat]

Wow after reading your comment I tried doing downward dog and both heels on the floor, no problems! I'm so confused!!

[@flameepidemic4839]

@@zaynabseedat i feel!! Its like the two poses to do a splits trick like idk why its so easy but im not complainin

[@darkrosieposie]

This felt amazing 😍 I've been working my legs pretty hard lately and this was just what they needed 🙏🏻

[@maldoran9150]

Perfect, exactly what I needed! Thank you!

[@partyisntoverr]

Now this is one of my favorite YWA practices, cause recently I've dicovered that my body just loves deep stretching, so thank you and the crew for this beautifully designed sequence!💟🌱

[@asaraset9568]

Young Adriene... you rock! As always, helpful and entertaining! I love your little moments of joyful oopsies... you bring laughter when you share your guidance. Feeling better. Thank you xxx❤

[@michelledo1]

love the video! You always make me laugh too which I love! Some yoga videos are so serious - which is great too sometimes - but I like having fun while I do yoga since I am so new to it, so I really appreciate your sense of humour! Thanks for all your hard work!!

[@blondecaveman9100]

My fav vid so far! Thank you for the most Peaceful yoga sessions

[@shelbs6909]

Oh Adriene. This has got to be one of my absolute faves of your videos.. you are so funny. This video and all of yoga camp. You are just so authentically hilarious and I love it.

[@lizbeardmore2435]

A great stretch at bedtime! Thank you Adriene xx

[@sugarfree5813]

This was just what I needed. I didn't realize it until I started doing it, thankful for the monthly calendar.

[@laurarichardson2767]

The way you yeet the block is amazing!

[@monamange2993]

How did you know I really needed this stretch class? It was wonderful. Thank you.

[@jennifergillingham836]

I love when you remind ys to smile in the practices! Thank you!

[@madelineprusmann6039]

I seriously neeed this hamstring stretch. I love how these practices make me more focused and present. Thank you. Namaste xo

[@akshitamishra3607]

Your and my energy match so much! Thank you!

[@prasperity5336]

day 7 of Process and its good vibes

[@ljudy8121]

This is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you

[@Erasergal1]

Just what I needed!!! Gratitude!!!

[@ironempath7261]

Thank you! That (the stretches, and gentle reminders to be gentle) was just what I needed.

[@raziehhashemi2531]

Thank you for being here Adriene ❤️

[@christinastewart6957]

Thank you so much Adriene. I really love your videos and have been doing them more and more each week.

[@sarahl7758]

Love love LOVE!!!!! You enhance my life Adriene, thankful af 🙌🙌🙌🙏

[@NotTodaySatan557]

one of my faves and most def needed! thank you!

[@philipmcdougall4718]

Miami's are buzzing! Thank you, Adriene. You rock.

[@lizzyhones6340]

Walked 24 km definitely needed this today 🙌

[@AcousticTelevisions]

This video is super helpful for me. I'm a complete newb and new to yoga, and my hamstrings have always been super tight - even since I was young I was never able to touch my toes. I love how easy you make and how you throw in what new people might experience and ways to make it work for you. In the past I've been reluctant to do videos or join lessons because everyone else is better and I sometimes feel like there's a prerequisite level of flexibility needed. Your videos make it easy for me to understand, follow, know what I'm feeling for, and understand why and how and what. 111111111/10 thank you

[@REDLADYize]

;Love this! I tried going to a yoga class, but it just wasn't the same without you Adriene!!

[@temax]

Really fell in love with Adriene lol Jokes apart, great videos. Thanks a lot! :)

[@chetomilanowski7567]

Love the way you demonstrate the poses, Adriene!

[@joyfuljoy3]

Adriene, I don't even know where to start. Words could never completely express my gratitude to you. Yoga has made my life so much better, and it is all because of you. You have given me the courage to find what feels good and you always make me smile. You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you so much! Namaste.

[@yogawithadriene]

Oh, thank you. I love this channel and this exchange. I am so grateful for it. So thank you my friend! Lets rock it out! Namaste.

[@veglissa5756]

This workout was very humbling! Thanks.

[@zeinabgalal3263]

Loved this one Adriene ♥♥♥♥ You made me smile throughout the whole video with your comments lol Will come back and do this again 🙌

[@melissatosetti6895]

My new favorite video. Thank you Adriene!

[@superpanoramix]

This sequence and guidance was so helpful. I will probably do it every week

[@Rubix78]

Love coming back to older videos to find they still help with key areas

[@julialeonetti879]

Oldie but goodie. Love you Adriene! You rock! Best part of my night

[@bolugee]

Thank you Adriene, another brilliant 20 minutes !

[@donnapsutka8201]

Very happy to find this video-- just what I needed after lots of travel (sitting). Thank you! Your videos are so awesome Adriene!

[@ivetterosales5893]

Did it twice in a row!!! Love it

[@zxipex123]

This was awesome! Just what I needed ~ thank you! 😊

[@samanthatormey5517]

I play sand volleyball 4x a week - yoga and volleyball are both huge passions of mine! But I found in my personal yoga practice that nothing was quite releasing my hamstrings - and they have been SO tight from volleyball as of late!! I finally found that release today and feel like I can walk again (haha) after doing this video! Thank you so much (,:

[@noelbros4766]

Adriene, I love it when you’re goofy. It makes me laugh out loud which releases a lot of stress. I left several times in this sequence. Thanks! I love doing yoga with you.

[@Pertyt33]

Loved this video, it definitely helped with my pain. This video is now a part of my favorites!

[@MissChiqui931]

Really nice! I was feeling tight in my hamstrings so I'll be working on them with these exercises. Namaste!!!

[@jenfrey4090]

I’ve been practicing for over a decade now and this was one of the hardest videos of yours that I have done! I kept having to remind myself to breathe. Wow guess my hamstrings are tighter than I thought! Thanks, Adriene!

[@FloraSage]

You are a Hoot!! I just love your videos!! Thank you for what you do.

[@karina_Oh]

this is just what i needed !!! felt great :) thank youuuuu

[@beckytaylor6885]

Love how your personality shows through!

[@savoytailors9825]

You are full of surprises, another great workout with you Adriene x You are a great funny teacher with lots of enthusiasm ,keep up the good work. Love you x namaste

[@leighannl4591]

AMAZING!!! This was an incredible stretch for my hamstrings. The last one I couldn't find my block or a book so I just used a sturdy cardboard box and the shake I had while holding and resisting was insane. I did not expect that at all with just a stretch, but it felt great. I have right hip issues and this felt wonderful for that area too. I will definitely be coming back to this video for targeting that area. Thank you as always Adriene!

[@calebrasak6941]

I literally love everything you do another video saving me from pain. ❤

[@MK-akes2010]

I love all your videos so much and the jokes and fun you add to them make them so much happier. Thank you for sharing these sequences with us

[@easygrs8745]

Thank you my friend give my buddy Benji a big hug my wish is to walk on the beach with him one day🙏

[@lukewasyliw1245]

Love you videos Adrienne! 4 days into my yoga journey and looking forward to being able to touch my toes!!!

[@debjacobson9800]

Thank you Adriene 🧘🏼‍♀️

[@lizzyhones6340]

Just what I needed after a long walk yesterday. 🚶🏾‍♀️

[@cliosecrest9278]

This video has helped me grow my ham-strengths significantly. Thanks Adriene!

[@AnaSoraiaGomes]

Thank you! I was very in need of this 🙏🏻

[@mannehennessy]

This one is SO GOOD after a really hard run

[@seasidecardreadings]

Beautiful practice. Thank you so much. I'm out by a lake an air is a little cold but I'm enjoying myself.

[@shelby2748]

Love this video!! Thank you!

[@jasminevirdi869]

Bless your beautiful soul🥲 I have fibromyalgia and I can’t describe the pain.. all your videos are my literal salvation 🥹✨❤️

[@bernarditasandoval941]

Much needed practice today! Thank you yoga with Adrian 🙏🏼 namaste

[@ayustyefani2552]

This video make me happy yoga and my body proporsional. Bye my Scoliosis.Thanks Andriene 🙏🥰

[@rachelhall6441]

Love coming back to old school Adriene :)

[@Sarahclarkxo]

Definitely a new go to! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@janeunfiltered6973]

I am doing my Yoga Teacher Training at the moment and this video is gold.

[@aleksandrawojtaszek5021]

Precious one! I really like the old videos - so many unique moments. Thank you!