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When you feel tight, your first instinct might be to stretch harder, pull a little deeper, or stay there until the muscle finally “lets go.”
But improving flexibility isn’t quite that simple.
In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, we’re exploring the final pillar of the Five Pillars of Movement Longevity: Flexibility & Release. We’ll look at what may actually be changing when regular stretching improves your range of motion, and why I don’t believe you need to push your body to its limits to get more flexible.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The difference between flexibility and mobility, and why both matter for healthy aging
• Why feeling “tight” doesn’t necessarily mean a muscle is physically too short
• What research tells us about stretch tolerance, tissue stiffness, and improvements in range of motion
• Why I prefer longer, gentler holds rather than continually pulling yourself deeper
• How breath, body awareness, and release can change the way you experience a stretch
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