Chapters
Passive VS Active Flexibility: Know the Difference!
Practice summary
- Level
- all levels
- Video length
- 0:43
- Equipment
- Energy
- balancing
- Target areas
In this practice
Key teachings
- Distinction between passive and active flexibility
- Passive flexibility relies on external force (gravity, body parts)
- Active flexibility relies on internal muscle strength
- Importance of muscle engagement for sustained flexibility
Ideal for
- Yoga practitioners of all levels
- Individuals interested in improving flexibility and mobility
- Anyone looking to understand stretching principles better
Lesson
Benefits
- Improved understanding of flexibility mechanics
- Enhanced body awareness during stretching
- More effective and safer stretching practices
- Increased range of motion (implicitly by correct application)
Transcript
passive flexibility active flexibility how well you know the difference passive flexibility you use the force of gravity or your body to pull yourself or to push yourself into a stretching position this is not active flexibility because I'm grabbing my leg and I'm pulling it toward my body this is still passive flexibility the moment I release my leg and I keep it up with the strength of my muscles then I use active flexibility so active flexibility is a stretching position I create with the strength of my muscles and not by pulling or pushing my body or with the force of gravity keep this in mind next time you stretch and you want to increase your passive or your active range of motion have a nice stretch
