S3:E2 YinWave — Why forcing flexibility backfires

In this episode, I gently challenge one of the most common beliefs in movement and yoga culture: that flexibility is something you push your way into.

If stretching harder, longer, or more often was the answer, many of us would already feel open, free, and pain-free. And yet… here we are.

I explore why forcing range of motion often leads to resistance, irritation, or injury — and how the body, particularly the nervous system and fascia, responds when it feels rushed or overruled.

This episode looks at:

• Why the body tightens in response to force
• The difference between lengthening tissue and creating safety
• How “no pain, no gain” quietly works against flexibility
• Why slowing down can create more change than pushing ever did

This isn’t about avoiding effort — it’s about choosing the right kind of input.

A softer conversation about flexibility, resilience, and why listening tends to outperform forcing, every time.

And of course - how YinWave support your journey in to a healthier existence :)

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