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What is the best way to improve flexibility?

I do yoga at home for relaxation in my "calm time", usually on weekends with no plans or about an hour after dinner, when I'm alone. I have an easy routine, and I'm having trouble doing a few more advanced poses because of flexibility. I'm not overweight nor have any condition, or anything like that. I'm just really tall and have long limbs, so it's a bit hard to stretch, especially when the hamstring is included. Does anyone know any techniques to improve flexibility? -Thanks in advance! : ) ~Sky

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2. I'd just strech a bit more everyday.
3. Only stretch until you start to feel it, then hold till you can't feel it, then stretch a little more. Do this every day and you will eventually gain flexibility, its just that your muscles tighten and actually refuse to stretch if you stretch them too much too quickly!
4. Have you ever tried the Sun Salutation? It's great routine to wake up your body in the morning, I can't really explain the steps... but here's a great link with pictures and everything :P; http://www.rock-climbing-for-life.com/sun_salutation.html I've been doing this routine for a while now... and I'm getting great results. I first started by only being able to touch my ankles, because of the hamstring pain (I fee you sister) and then after a couple days I was able to touch my toes.. :) also if your still having trouble with your hamstrings, this link helps a lot; http://yoga.about.com/od/anatomicalfocus/a/hamstrings.htm Good Luck!