Are you wondering if you need to be flexible before you start yoga? Spoiler alert: you absolutely don’t. In today’s video, we explore why flexibility is not a prerequisite for yoga, especially if you're starting over 40, feeling stiff, or working with tight hips, hamstrings, or shoulders. Drawing from credible research in sports science and yoga therapy, we’ll look at what the evidence really says about starting yoga with limited flexibility. You’ll learn why yoga helps improve mobility, balance, strength, and confidence over time and why your body is perfect exactly as it is right now. This lesson is gentle, beginner-friendly, and designed with real people in mind… not pretzels. If you’re over 40 and curious about starting yoga without pushing, forcing, or comparing this channel is for you. - What you’ll learn today: • Why you don’t need flexibility to begin • What the science says about mobility and yoga • How yoga gradually builds flexibility safely • Tips for starting when you feel stiff • Encouragement to begin exactly where you are Tell me in the comments: What’s the one thing that’s held you back from starting yoga? Whether you’re new to yoga, returning after time away, or managing stiffness and joint pain, this tutorial will help you practice safely and confidently. If you found this videos helpful, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend starting yoga. Together we’ll build strength, balance, and mindfulness, one breath at a time. NEW TO YOGA? Start with the Foundational Sun Salutation Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwUc5jWzhIE&list=PLnpD5pgYcFTQ2URAq-HqpCauQyrg255K9&index=1