OMG, what an incredible teacher, nobody has ever taught this way before. I think no matter how flexible we are, we should take this guy as an example. 💫
THIS is just what I have been looking for! I’m a 70 year old man wanting to do this to help with my other flexibility and mobility work that I have just started and your tips for the ultra stiff is what I needed. Thank you! I suppose this will take a few months to get to the complete forward bend so I will need patience. At my age that will difficult 😉
Really thank you! I knew there was a way of doing it right :) I am not completely stiff but for me it's almost impossible to do this folding right, or the pancake folding. This is the best method I've seen that it is not for flexible people.
Has anyone had success with this approach? This is the first video I’ve found on YT that offers a convincing progression for this pose for an inflexible guy like me. Subscribed.
Thank you! I seek to teach in a way that's helpful to people who aren't super bendy. It's taken me years to get to where I am now. In fact, I'm currently writing a book about this very topic. It'll be done soon-ish and I'll be sure to let everyone know, stay tuned :)
The book sounds great! I’ve just tried the pose again and I found that I need to sit on a block and use a Theraband as I can’t keep a straight back and reach my feet even with bent knees! Does this sound ok?
@eds1157 this sounds okay. I would try sitting on a blanket, keep your knees bent to keep a flat back. Then grab and hold on to either your shins or ankles. The main goal should be a gentle lengthening through your spine while also feeling a gentle stretch in your hamstrings. It's a little hard to explain without physically being there to demonstrate, but I hope this helps. Another tip is to come to where you feel the stretch just a little bit... hold there for 90 seconds... then let your body naturally deepen from that point
I like this video. My flexibility seems to be pretty good all round with the exception of folding and I think it is largely my hamstrings. You are so correct with regard to people trying to copy the yoga instructor and I see people rounding and contorting in all sorts of ways. Not many yoga instructors that I've encountered explain that it's better to bend the knees etc...
Thank you that was extremely helpful, I am new to yoga and not very flexible but I am enjoying my practice. I don't go to class I have been learning from home. Have a great day 😊
Thank you for a great seated forward fold instruction video. I have long legs and shorter torso, and very tight calves. I feel like I will never be able to touch my toes. It’s so nice to hear that it’s okay to bend your legs, not just a little but a lot. Even more great is that you will tell anyone that says my legs need to be straight to SHUT UP, so you can start with my husband and my son. LOL. Thanks so much! I’m going to start working on this posture tonight.
@@yogawithlandon Gosh I read your reply last evening and I swear to god, I went further in the fold this morning, with much less effort. Magic of positive thoughts :D
Very well explained. Thank You. Very few instructors realise how stiff one can get! At this age I am finding it tough as it has been a long pause in my yoga practice. I used to be so flexible. Now not!
Awesome video . Thanks a lot for the information and tips to do the asana correctly . I have been trying this asana since long but can't able keep my back flat ..I am definitely going to try these techniques .
This is a great video I'm a former dancer and I still stretch even with my career over, Forward folds soothe the nervous system and encourage introspection. Forward folds tone and stimulate the internal organs. I did a brief video that explains it all in a nutshell
I've been trying to do this pose for like a month now and every time I hurt my legs because I didn't bend my legs 🙈 I'm new to yoga so i didn't know bending the knees was an option 😅 I'm SO happy I found your channel! I'm learning so much 🙏 Thank you 💚
I was never able to to the forward fold. I practiced sometimes but not consistently. Now this year I really want to learn it! My problem is that my hamstrings are very tight. I do some stretches for that but they get tight from my leg workout and are in general a part of my body which I want to improve. Thank you for this video!
AWE! well thank you! thanks for subscribing! :) I've got lots more on the way! I think have like 2 or 3 more videos on forward fold lol :) this is my favorite thus far tho... th-cam.com/video/lANsWyNO2Tk/w-d-xo.html
"Inhale lengthen, exhale fold." This is very helpful. New to yoga here. Is the seated forward fold a "safer" version of the standing forward fold? Does it have different benefits? Thanks for sharing.
love your method. You have covered what some trainers forget - the curved spine. I have am trying to achieve paschimottanasana. How long does it take one to get it right.
It takes a long time. I'm still not there yet... My hamstrings and lower back are still pretty tight... It's going to be a long journey, but as long as you feel the relief and a good stretch afterwards then you're making progress :)
@@yogawithlandon I am what you describe as 'cant even sit straight with legs straight spread' I always fall back and it super frustrating to balance myself to even come to a sitting position. Let alone fold forward. I have longer legs than my torso. Do you think that's what is detrimental is my paschimottasana movement?
So.. wow, I love this video--it's realistic. Question: how long do you think it should the average "inflexible" person to go from slightly angled legs to flat? A year? Two? I know that everyone's different but... ballpark it... ?
Happy to help! Yea id say about a year or 2... but there's no harm in flirting with doing the straight leg version now n then... especially in the latter half of a practice when you are more warmed up
@@yogawithlandon Thank you. I just discovered the "magic" of stretching and warming up after spending a week running 40 miles and tearing my tendons (from not being a runner) -- stupid, I know but.. moving forward, this silliness got me to Yoga and to your channel. Thanks again.
You can also do the same to improve your downward dog. I though the end result is touching the toes to the ground. But no. Try keeping a small Ben in the knee and straighten the back and after a few weeks you really achieve the inverted V shape we were trying to achieve. With just toes touching I always had a rounded back which was not good. 🫤
of the 3 pillars of physical yoga practice... strength, balance, flexibility... it's flexibility that's always been my weakness... I've had to sift and sort my way through a lot of different modifications and styles to find what works for my limited flexibility. But... after teacher training, yes, I would say i did become more flexible, but overall structural things take a long time to overcome.
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OMG, what an incredible teacher, nobody has ever taught this way before. I think no matter how flexible we are, we should take this guy as an example. 💫
aww! you're very sweet!
This teacher is best on you tube and has little followers! I bet in few years it will be top account
THANK YOU! I’ve been searching for long time to find out how to do this. You’re sooo right. The others just don’t get it. They’re too flexible ❤️
Agree!
Thank you, yoga teachers are very flexible and can't understand why your not flexible. You explained things so well thank you.
You're very welcome!
This was super helpful. I always thought I was a hopeless cause because no one has ever addressed this for me!
@kellycrowson9855 happy to help!
Thank you. Easily the best advice and walkthrough explanation on the forward bend. Am going to start using this straight away.
Thanks Derek! Happy this helps! glad you found it. Let me know if you have any questions
Thank you for the road map for this pose. It's the journey, not just the destination!
It really is! Thank you kindly :)
I really love your voice and Im happy you share your yoga practicing in addition to your voice. Thanks alot 😚☘
You're so welcome!
Very good
Yeah his voice is so relaxing and beautiful 😊
this is such a great class!
I've never been able to do a forward fold - since I was a kid in gym class. I have a feeling that this practice will work. Thank you!
Excellent teaching. I think this method will help me to master this asana. Thanks a lot.
Where have you been my whole life? I love you!! Such a great teacher
Awe! :) thank you so much! happy to be here! Let me know if you have any questions :)
So grateful to get to know a teacher like you from you tube...like your teaching that are far better than those with million views.
Thank you so much! I'm happy to hear. 💕 let me know how I can help. 😀
THIS is just what I have been looking for! I’m a 70 year old man wanting to do this to help with my other flexibility and mobility work that I have just started and your tips for the ultra stiff is what I needed. Thank you! I suppose this will take a few months to get to the complete forward bend so I will need patience. At my age that will difficult 😉
This was really the best walk through and explanation👍
thank you! your tips helped me a lot with my forward fold and I’ve struggled for a long time!
I'm so glad! Happy to help :)
Sir, ur voice is so much soothing n calm. Nicely explained too. Keep it up 👍👍👍
Really thank you! I knew there was a way of doing it right :) I am not completely stiff but for me it's almost impossible to do this folding right, or the pancake folding. This is the best method I've seen that it is not for flexible people.
Nicely explained. Thank you so much ❤
Your voice is so calm😌
Love this! Thank you so much! My instructor needs to see this!! lol.
excellent Landon....finally a video that actually has helped me get this asana right & cure my hip problems...thank you
As a child I could do Paschimottasana with great ease but forgot it when I grew up. Thanks to your beautiful explanation I can redo it.
walking🚶 doesn't stretch our hamstring💯, stretches like these helped👌 and your tips🍌 to achieve harder ones is amazing🤩
Thank you, this is exactly what I needed. I will definitely try it this way.
Thanks Landon! I needed to hear this 🙏🏼
So much relief when u advised to bend legs , mental pressure is lessen thank u 🙏
I’m thankful for this video! And your voice is so relaxing! Wow! Sending lots of blessings your way. I’m going to watch this everyday. ❤️
Thank you so much! :)
This tip was AWSOME ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thank you
You are so welcome!
Thank you sir. In this path i am abled to do 90% of forward bend
@bijoysarkar5557 thank you so much!
Thank you for this! Your voice is very soothing :)
Has anyone had success with this approach? This is the first video I’ve found on YT that offers a convincing progression for this pose for an inflexible guy like me. Subscribed.
Thank you! I seek to teach in a way that's helpful to people who aren't super bendy. It's taken me years to get to where I am now. In fact, I'm currently writing a book about this very topic. It'll be done soon-ish and I'll be sure to let everyone know, stay tuned :)
The book sounds great! I’ve just tried the pose again and I found that I need to sit on a block and use a Theraband as I can’t keep a straight back and reach my feet even with bent knees! Does this sound ok?
@eds1157 this sounds okay. I would try sitting on a blanket, keep your knees bent to keep a flat back. Then grab and hold on to either your shins or ankles. The main goal should be a gentle lengthening through your spine while also feeling a gentle stretch in your hamstrings. It's a little hard to explain without physically being there to demonstrate, but I hope this helps. Another tip is to come to where you feel the stretch just a little bit... hold there for 90 seconds... then let your body naturally deepen from that point
Amazing, thank you! I’ll try it this way instead.
@@eds1157 you're welcome!
Your voice is so relaxing 😍 thank you
I'm surprised how come his voice is Soft yet audible :)
I like this video. My flexibility seems to be pretty good all round with the exception of folding and I think it is largely my hamstrings. You are so correct with regard to people trying to copy the yoga instructor and I see people rounding and contorting in all sorts of ways. Not many yoga instructors that I've encountered explain that it's better to bend the knees etc...
Me too. I can do complete Asian squat do triangle. But the moment my hip is on the floor. My Asanas are 👎👎👎👎👎
Thank you that was extremely helpful, I am new to yoga and not very flexible but I am enjoying my practice. I don't go to class I have been learning from home. Have a great day 😊
That was a really helpful video thanks!
very well explained. thank you so much
Fascinating mr. Landon
Thank you for a great seated forward fold instruction video. I have long legs and shorter torso, and very tight calves. I feel like I will never be able to touch my toes. It’s so nice to hear that it’s okay to bend your legs, not just a little but a lot. Even more great is that you will tell anyone that says my legs need to be straight to SHUT UP, so you can start with my husband and my son. LOL. Thanks so much! I’m going to start working on this posture tonight.
Rwally simple but important thing thank u very much sir
Very nicely explained .. inhale , exhale is always confusing . Thank you for thinking through students mind and making this video 😊🙏🏼
It's my pleasure, have a good day! :)
Thank you. This was so helpful. I really struggle with this pose.
I struggle with this pose as well! Some days its no problem... other days welll... yeah. haha! it can be pretty tough.
@@yogawithlandon Gosh I read your reply last evening and I swear to god, I went further in the fold this morning, with much less effort. Magic of positive thoughts :D
you are an incredible instructor.
Thank you so much! 💕
Stunning explanation 🫶🏼
Very well explained. Thank You. Very few instructors realise how stiff one can get! At this age I am finding it tough as it has been a long pause in my yoga practice. I used to be so flexible. Now not!
Well explained.. Thank you so much.... I was trying to do this posture from very long
I love to do this asana 😊
Thanks a lot for explaining this ! I always thought I can never reach my feet bcz my back isn't simply long enough
Happy to help!
Exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you for this!
Great explanation
I needed this guidance today… thank you! 🧡
Best video but where you have buy this indoor plant
Awesome video . Thanks a lot for the information and tips to do the asana correctly . I have been trying this asana since long but can't able keep my back flat ..I am definitely going to try these techniques .
For sure! :)
This is a great video I'm a former dancer and I still stretch even with my career over, Forward folds soothe the nervous system and encourage introspection.
Forward folds tone and stimulate the internal organs. I did a brief video that explains it all in a nutshell
Amazing ... Thank you :)) Namaste
You're so welcome!
Nicely explained
Extremely helpful
happy to help! :)
I've been trying to do this pose for like a month now and every time I hurt my legs because I didn't bend my legs 🙈 I'm new to yoga so i didn't know bending the knees was an option 😅 I'm SO happy I found your channel! I'm learning so much 🙏 Thank you 💚
Better than an ASMR video ... your voice is Amazing
Awwww well thank you! :)
this is just amazing
Thank you Bhanupriya :) happy to help!
Thanks..really a helpful
Now I get it, thank you!
You're very welcome!
Me too love your voice: It is very relaxing and sensual too😉
Thanks for this. Such great help. I might have injured my lower back for improperly doing forward fold. Huhu.
Forward folds seem easy, but I have hard time with them :)
Thanks for the video
You bet
I was never able to to the forward fold. I practiced sometimes but not consistently. Now this year I really want to learn it! My problem is that my hamstrings are very tight. I do some stretches for that but they get tight from my leg workout and are in general a part of my body which I want to improve. Thank you for this video!
hey Nico! you are very welcome!
Love from Bharat
lol dude you are really funny , thank you for the tips
Excellent🥰
great sir
This video is amazing and you deserve way more subscribers! Great information!
AWE! well thank you! thanks for subscribing! :) I've got lots more on the way! I think have like 2 or 3 more videos on forward fold lol :) this is my favorite thus far tho... th-cam.com/video/lANsWyNO2Tk/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for giving this video
Thank you for teaching use so beautifully
you're welcome! happy to help :)
Great video. Thanks!
Glad you liked it! happy to help. LMK if you have any questions :)
Brilliant
"Inhale lengthen, exhale fold." This is very helpful. New to yoga here. Is the seated forward fold a "safer" version of the standing forward fold? Does it have different benefits? Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much
Any time fellow Libra!
Best pose instruction video ever. Thanks
Thx so much! :) happy to help Andy
love your method. You have covered what some trainers forget - the curved spine. I have am trying to achieve paschimottanasana. How long does it take one to get it right.
It takes a long time. I'm still not there yet... My hamstrings and lower back are still pretty tight... It's going to be a long journey, but as long as you feel the relief and a good stretch afterwards then you're making progress :)
@@yogawithlandon I am what you describe as 'cant even sit straight with legs straight spread'
I always fall back and it super frustrating to balance myself to even come to a sitting position. Let alone fold forward.
I have longer legs than my torso.
Do you think that's what is detrimental is my paschimottasana movement?
Thank you it was really helpful.
Really good....thanks
Most welcome
Wow thank u
You're very welcome! Happy to help :)
Amazing explanation, thank you!
Well thank you so much!
yes!! the tight hamstring folk thank you 😭😭🙏🙏
Thanks for Sharing it. It helps a lot 👍
yay! thank you so much!
Thanks, great video. What yoga matt do you have? I
So.. wow, I love this video--it's realistic. Question: how long do you think it should the average "inflexible" person to go from slightly angled legs to flat? A year? Two? I know that everyone's different but... ballpark it... ?
Happy to help! Yea id say about a year or 2... but there's no harm in flirting with doing the straight leg version now n then... especially in the latter half of a practice when you are more warmed up
@@yogawithlandon Thank you. I just discovered the "magic" of stretching and warming up after spending a week running 40 miles and tearing my tendons (from not being a runner) -- stupid, I know but.. moving forward, this silliness got me to Yoga and to your channel. Thanks again.
Are you voice over actor?
If not, you must...
Your voice is too good...
😊😊😊
Awe! Well thank you!
Hlw sir
I like your video too much
nice explanation
thank you sir
thank you sarthak! I am happy to help!
@@yogawithlandon sir I wanna contact with you
is there any social media account may you tell please????
@@sarthak_yog my IG is landon_slaughter
I'm late to the party, but this was immensley helpful. Now to find a spelling teacher.
excellent explanation forward bending made easy
thank you!
Thank you
you're very welcome :)
Awww thank you for this 😍🙏😍
Thx love! Happy to help! 😊
Yes!!! How I nailed it. Thank you!
Yay! Thank you ! :)
@@yogawithlandon Your voice is very soothing👊✌
Great instruction !
Yay!:)
will be looking for more videos
@@aquariandude3195 I've got 2 new series coming out next week! Stay tuned. :)
Thank u
very well
Love the idea to bend the knee, now I feel I hav a flat back that I have always wanted when doing yoga.
Perfect!
You can also do the same to improve your downward dog.
I though the end result is touching the toes to the ground.
But no. Try keeping a small Ben in the knee and straighten the back and after a few weeks you really achieve the inverted V shape we were trying to achieve.
With just toes touching I always had a rounded back which was not good. 🫤
Thank you!
You're welcome! :)
Just by curiosity were you flexible before doing teacher training?? Thank you for this 🙏❤
of the 3 pillars of physical yoga practice... strength, balance, flexibility... it's flexibility that's always been my weakness... I've had to sift and sort my way through a lot of different modifications and styles to find what works for my limited flexibility. But... after teacher training, yes, I would say i did become more flexible, but overall structural things take a long time to overcome.