Yoga for Increased Flexibility (40 min) - Five Parks Yoga

This 40 min yoga class for increased flexibility includes a number of postures held for approximately 5 breaths each, which allows time for a wide variety of postures. I offer a number of options for different levels of flexibility so you can practice this class regardless of where you are on your journey to greater flexibility. Straddle splits, cow face, heron, half hero/lotus twist, tortoise, frog, butterfly, compass, down dog twist, wild thing, pigeon variations, splits, wheel and MORE are included in this class.
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Yoga Instructor: Erin Sampson
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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[@benice5443]

I absolutely loved this practice! The stretches felt amazing! Super on the new mic to that's awesome it sounds amazing! Have a great weekk + weekend!

[@rakesht1626]

Wow. Practiced this today for the first time. Thoroughly enjoyed and I m gonna comeback to this often. 🙏

[@buliflash6087]

I have been following you for sometime my practice , my body and my heart is in your debt. is it normal to cry a bit after a practice?

[@pierceabrahamson6992]

Yes! I was so hoping you would make another deep stretch class, and this was most definitely​ worth the wait. Thank you! :)

[@gracefullybroken1]

Absolutely loved this,so many new poses to me.loved mermaid pose❤

[@KnoxCompound]

So many amazing poses I've never done before mixed in with some of my faves! 😍 Since you mentioned you don't have a yin video...maybe? For now, if I feel I need a longer hold I'll stick with pausing the video.😉 Amazing, thanks!

[@adi6564]

You always impress me with your deep stretch classes! The poses that you choose and the order that you do them always gets to my muscles in a way nothing else does. Please do more of them :) Fast like this one or slow like your yin-inspired, I love them all!

[@arielleadele]

I so want more deep flexibility classes they are amazing ❤️❤️

[@adeleneong9149]

Love this kind of stretch in the morning I need to modify the split @34:51 Saturday 3-12-2022 I need to restart the stretch for round 2 I am back 2-11-2023 Saturday and need to modify the poses @34:31

[@njusha666]

wow, thx a lot! that was just amazing, wonderful class! namaste

[@pauliinal3300]

Just what I needed today! Thank you and Namaste :)

[@luanacastro3776]

Heeeey, I just looove your channel. Please, keep doing this amazing classes!! Xoxo from Brazil

[@pembie7859]

Thanks Erin... would you consider doing an upper body/wrist stretch?

[@cutiepie497]

Perfect. This was just what I needed after the jog I had. Boy was I stiff and soar. You're a godsend.

[@zuzanah.1875]

I am going to repeat it after all all of yours shorter classes. Thank you for sharing with us...

[@dawnironlove6800]

That was wonderful.❤️ I will return to this class again and again. Thank you Erin. 🙏

[@chichecampos768]

I’ven been practicing with Erin and all her amazing classes for almost 2 years ! I loved her classes and hope once can join one of her retreats in Central America ☺️🧘‍♂️

[@FiveParksYoga]

I hope you can come someday soon too! So glad you've been with me for 2 years! Many more to come :)

[@ShraddaNiche]

me too. I just need a babysitter for my husband.

[@FitnesswithTara]

Great practice thank you!

[@suzansadie8185]

Hi ERin I seriously struggled with this session. Despite practicing yoga daily, (for 3 years for 1/2 to 3/4 hr) I am getting more and more stiff. This may be due to being in the winter here in UK and also I am 65. This has been happening quite a lot over a period of time. I try to move with it and accept it. However it has got to the point now where I feel very discouraged. Whilst some poses as with everyone are easier and more accessible to me I am not feeling the benefit of yoga int he way I used to. (I don't experience my body becoming more adept with the asanas). Might you have any suggestions? Many thanks and Love ***xxx

[@suzansadie8185]

Was that a reply Erin?

[@razajafree4]

Great class but need to remind viewers that this was an advanced class :)

[@FutureExGirlfriend]

LOVED this class! Thanks Erin! Loved the addition of Frog pose, never done that one before!

[@aleishadaisy]

That was amazing, thank you for your time. Namaste

[@linamontano239]

Amazing class, just what I needed. Thank you :)

[@isoterrik]

8:14 leg is not switched here for people that are confused

[@simonak.329]

That felt so good! Erin, thank you so much for this really deep yoga stretch. ♥ Loving your videos. Namaste

[@annateittinen9809]

Good morning Erin! Today is my rest day. I did this routine before and just did it again! I'm not nearly as flexible as you and still cannot do the mermaid and few other poses but did my best. Legs feel so good! I always appreciate so much your clear instructions! Thank you so much for this and all your yoga classes! Have a wonderful day! :-)

[@LisaJWood]

I have a long way to go but it's happening. Slowly but surely. Thank you for your guidance. :)

[@talith334]

Wow, just discovered this class of yours, and I am very grateful to you, Erin.😊 This is such a good opportunity to improve my felxibility. I have so much to learn. And I'm happy because for the first time, I managed to do mermaid pose. 🥰

[@nix.aeternae]

One of my go-to classes! Just wonderful. Thanks so much

[@AFAL1994]

thanks for another great glass ! LY ❤

[@sarahcampbell4361]

Hi Erin! I loved this class! However, I have bad knees and cannot do hero- do you have any suggestions for modification? Thank you for all you do!

[@kimshelton647]

Just what I needed today. I love your deep stretch classes!

[@oksusha2000]

Thanks. Your yoga videos are great. I do yoga with you.

[@mirandalawton316]

This was great, so many positions! Couldn't do all of them but was able to modify when needed. Nice length of time in half hero too 🙂

[@christinahorvath6165]

Returning to this video, one of my favourite streches of all times. Many thanks and happy new year!

[@carolw9794]

Hi Erin, I am REALLY NOT FLEXIBLE and would like to work on that. For instance, in videos when you sit with your legs crossed, clasp your hands behind your back, bend forward and bring your hands up over your head ... well I can't get anywhere near that :) My hands stay down near my back. My leg flexibility is also lacking hahaha. Which video would you suggest to start working on that? I work at a desk all day .. so I think stretching and working on flexibility would be a great thing. Thank you for all you do. I love love love your videos !!!Carolyn

[@gerardg8550]

I will return to this class again and again. But would love it even more if it were a yin class, with the asanas held for a few minutes. Have you developed such a class online? If not, d o you have a suggestion?

[@Recifeazul]

This is my new favorite yoga sequence! Thank you Erin!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@c_lady2360]

Was really tight and stiff today. This practice brought warmth and relief to my muscles. FPY is my FAVORITE!!

[@osnatshaibe1534]

Chalk full of goodies... yum yum. Certainly, a must class. Body got stretched in all direction.... felt soooo good. The body was energetic yet relaxed the whole day. Salutations and blessings to you.

[@yomayrafernandez4995]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, ​Erin!

[@sach_v8360]

Thank u so much...❤️

[@lezlier.6679]

Fantastic!! There are so many yoga videos on KZbin videos but you’re the first person I’ve connected with and wanted to come back to. Your instruction is impeccable.

[@oksusha2000]

I just wonder what microphone did you get? The sound of your newly videos is truly better.

[@FiveParksYoga]

Hi there! The new mic is a Sennheiser MKE2 Gold Series - here's the link on Amazon :) amzn.to/2KQciXM

[@alafyre]

Intense in a different way. Great for anyone after leg day/marathon training and looking to hit poses on the floor for additional support. The cow series had my hips asking me some questions for sure!

[@macleadg]

I am nowhere close to being able to do many of these poses. Do you have a more basic video with poses that lead up to these?

[@ReikiLightLanguage]

I really enjoy these older classes that don't have the background music 😃

[@stacie_somerset]

I come back to this video often :) Great postures for increasing flexibility and helping with muscle soreness!

[@mariamrosales2668]

amazing video!!!!

[@elpithalemos3383]

A really nice class for flexibility although I could not do the splits or the mermaid I felt such a lovely sensation on my body movements, thank you Erin

[@forestmusic51]

My wife and I look forward to our daily classes with you. Thank you Erin for providing these videos to help calm, strengthen and nourish us during these challenging times.

[@marjoryleposky4328]

Thank you! :)

[@daguru45]

I will be honest I don't do the entire stretch class but I just sit there on the floor and just take deep breaths while listening to you speak about yoga like and I feel so relaxed and refreshed, thank you I have started to feel more energetic during the day because of just taking deep breaths for like ten twenty minutes

[@kiersten3206]

This is one of the best classes! I feel so great and loved doing heron pose, which is a pose I always forget about. I typically enter gomukasana from pigeon so it was nice to have some freshness in that pose, and to do it near the beginning of class.

[@MikeyGlazer]

This cleanses me mentally more than a (much needed) 90 minute nap. Thanks, Erin!

[@KarinaVC]

Loved loved loved this class Erin!!! Thank you so much!!! 🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@suzanaradosavljevic4896]

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[@Synchro7501]

Thank you!!

[@Aosis9]

lovely.

[@christinashvabauer]

Thank you 🙏

[@aliciagc2539]

This is one of the best flexibility classes I’ve ever done. Thank you Erin!

[@Auroralampis]

After this class I feel taller😅 it was amazing thank you so much !💖 Namaste ☺️

[@Natalie-pt8zz]

Erin, thank you so much for this practice!!!every pose is my favorite!=)))now it's my #1 of your deep stretch classes!))it was so lovely! I'm so glad to found your channel 2 years ago!see you at the next video!

[@mikeelkins3133]

Only been doing yoga for a week. This is the hardest thing I've done in my life.

[@judgerouse88]

This is my all time fav yoga class. It has improved my flexibility so much and continues to challenge me after dozens of times completing it-Thanks Erin. Would love more advanced flexibility classes you're a wonderful teacher :-)

[@FiveParksYoga]

Wonderful! That's so great to hear, congratulations!

[@ankanabose9670]

Got to learn a lot from you. I find your instructions so easy to follow and don't at all feel yoga can be boring. :)

[@ivaninatucker156]

Amazing! Thank you so much for posting these videos!

[@toniideker6611]

Too advanced for me.....😢

[@lavender5657]

Me too

[@alejandracabezas3240]

Ugh! What an amazing class! Perfect for transitioning into a more intermediate practice!

[@aalexander5165]

Great class even though trying to get leg straight in compass pose had me feeling a bit defeated. As for tortoise, forget it! 7 years of yoga but still have such tight hamstrings! It's alright though. I am happy with where I'm at.

[@steel3025]

Way too advanced for me...something to strive for in the future.

[@ingridamurauskiene5945]

Thank you Erin 🌺 23 day for 30! Namaste 🙏

[@abigaillindner]

Still working on my flexibility in compass!

[@annateittinen9809]

Good morning Erin! I just did this routine at 5:15am! I could not do some of the poses as I am not as flexible but I did my best! One of them was the mermaid pose... that was so hard! I really love the challenge! My whole body feels so so good now! Thank you so much for this amazing routine! Have a wonderful day! :-)

[@pimlapatsukaumpaichit1608]

you are a great teacher ... i love you practice. you make me stronger . all the best

[@edytamalaspina8501]

it is amazing! I am goig to come back to this class for sure. thanks!

[@gracerod2038]

you are the best. been doing your videos for years now.

[@miyakern8470]

Erin, this class is one of my favorites💖 I feel myself great after doing it! These stretches help to release stored tension not only in muscles, but also in mind☺️ See you on the mat! Namaste🙏🤗🧘🏽‍♀️

[@Joy-do9vv]

Thank you , Erin. With the world as it is now, it is a relief to find your videos.

[@carolinegee9571]

I hope to meet you in person someday too! Great class today. Just what I needed.

[@jtansey1028]

enjoyed this practice. Thank you Erin for making these videos for us yogis. Namaste

[@snowmater1159]

Awesome class. Loved it. Feel so relaxed after the practice.

[@luisakern4973]

Erin, this yoga class is incredible😊. I love your unique style of sequencing and careful instructions! I feel myself full of positive energy after doing yoga with you🤗. I can't wait to practice with you again. Namaste🙏

[@dianalewandowski7421]

Erin, I love you! Thanks for all your workouts. I love how you make even the crazy poses don't seem as daunting. I'm getting stronger every day. And the deep stretch classes are the best. I'm so limber and loosey goosey. Thanks again. Keep 'em coming girl!

[@tempodancevisualart9432]

Just what I needed! Loved this so much! Thank you!

[@ingridamurauskiene5945]

Thank you Erin 🌺 Namaste 🙏

[@lorrainegillingham2080]

VERY hard class for me today ... I should have warmed up more, (maybe a half dozen sun salutations) as my muscles are really tight ... could be something to do with the fact an inch of snow has fallen in the last half hour!! Haha! It's COLD (even with the heating on!!!!!!) Greetings from North London!! (Maybe do a snow salutation class :-)???)

[@SavannahStuermer]

yes a snow salutation class what a great idea!!

[@teresahorlock3566]

Thank you Erin!💕💕💕👏🏽👏🏽💕🤗

[@chorotropio]

After teaching 3-4 dance classes in a row, this class is like a gift to my body. Thank you so much!

[@jbthebest453]

amazing class. thank you!

One cannot make a mistake with your classes ever Erin. Thank you so so much, what a wonderful deep stretch sequence for me after practicing with Dylan's strength building stuff all week! :) Absolutely awesome poses, perfect!

[@FiveParksYoga]

:) thank you!

[@shidahs9905]

After strength and power I did it, this is just what I need it. Thank you Erin, love all your classes.

[@tigerhernia]

Nice flow, helps me build from the familiar foundation! Namaste!

[@korsikova]

Amazing class! Thank you!

[@carolinecloutier6276]

Hello, your classes are amazing and I really thanks you for this contribution. Your videos are now an important part of my daily routine. Suggestion: It would be amazing that each video ends with a couple of minutes of silence or any relaxing music for our shavasana. Because youtube channels are on loops, it is stressfull to hear adds or another yoga video starts. Or we have to get out of the shavasana pose to end the video and it breaks a bit of the experience. Thank you so much again for the amazing classes.

[@reganandjamie]

Hi! I experienced the same issue! Did you know you can turn off "autoplay"? It took me a minute to figure it out. It was totally worth it! Much more peaceful shavasana! Namaste!

[@monicamondragon5516]

Dear Erin. Another great class. Thank you for sharing.

[@ShraddaNiche]

wonderful, as usual. I love how the left split came first; that never happens, so i did not even get that sense of "I can't do the other side" so I went into it with no expectations and It felt really good. Also, I heard that if I watch the entire ad prior to the video it helps support the channel. Is that true? because I will do that everything I can to support access to your channel. Namaste

[@FiveParksYoga]

Alethea - I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! Yep, you heard correctly! Watching the full ad before the class does help support us :) Thank you so much! See you on your mat!

[@culturevulture72]

That was amazing. I do a lot of distance running, so these deep stretch practices are wonderful for me. Loved it, thank you!

[@danielardh]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@FiveParksYoga]

Thank you so very much for your support! We could not do this without the generosity of our Five Parks Family! We deeply appreciate you :) Have a great day!

[@billconker]

One Word = Fab!

[@FiveParksYoga]

two words - thank you! :)