Flexibility myths: do you have to be ‘rubber’ to do yoga?
The image of yoga is often a person twisting themselves into a perfect pretzel, touching their toes with ease, or balancing on one hand.
These images create a common misconception: “I’m not flexible enough for yoga.”
The truth? You don’t need to be naturally flexible to start practicing yoga or Pilates. In fact, being inflexible is the best reason to start! Flexibility is a benefit of the practice, not a requirement to begin.
Here, we debunk the biggest myths about flexibility and show you how to safely increase your range of motion.