Tight Hamstrings

Tight hamstrings can indicate a loss of grounding and connection with the earth, also inherent feelings of loss of safety, security and trust. We can also be stuck in fight and flight mode, the adrenals stressed too.

We offer these suggestions based on our own experience and understanding, but what works for one person doesn’t always work for the next. So please always work with your own intuition, keep checking in and doing what feels right for you on your path to better health.

Yoga poses

Reclining Hand-to-Toe Pose (Supta Padagusthasana)

Reclining Hand-to-Toe Pose (Supta Padagusthasana)

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Cobbler's Pose (Baddha Konasana)

Cobbler's Pose (Baddha Konasana)

Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana)

Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana)

Breathing & Relaxation

Abdominal breath
Directional breath
Guided meditation
Stress relieving relaxation

Potions

Aromatherapy Oils
Lavender
Sandalwood
Peppermint

Chakra balancing

Tight hamstrings can be a sign of an imbalanced root chakra.
Click to find out more about the root chakra and how you can work towards balancing it.

Books

‘The Universe Has Your Back: how to feel safe and trust your life no matter what’ - Gabrielle Bernstein
’Namaste’ - Emma Després
’To Speak for the Trees’ - Diana Beresford-Kroeger

Audios & Videos

Restorative Yoga Sequence - watch here
Balancing Yoga Practice - watch here
Relaxation to Relieve Stress
Guided Meditation on the Breath
Yogic Sleep - A Guided Relaxation
click here to listen to audios

Crystals

Bloodstone
Jasper
Rose quartz

Affirmations

“I am safe and secure”
“I am connected to planet earth”
“I am protected from harm”

Other things to try

Connecting to the earth and learning to trust in its support can be helpful, go barefoot, feel the feet settling into the earth or the sand.
Reducing stress levels wherever possible. Learning to slow down, orientating into the heart and now and noticing the loveliness in each moment.
Resting to encourage the body out of fight and flight mode – Reiki and /or massage can also help enormously with this too - we recommend Sam Le Compte Massage - click here