The Hidden Risks of Chasing Flexibility

The Dangers of Hyperflexibility in Yoga

After 30 years of physical therapy practice and 25 years teaching yoga trainings, I’ve witnessed a pattern that often goes unrecognized: countless yoga teachers and students experiencing chronic pain due to overstretching. Yes, overstretching. The paradox for highly flexible individuals is that their bodies don’t provide the same immediate feedback as those with less flexibility. […]