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Passive VS Active Flexibility: Know the Difference! #stretching #mobility #flexibility

The Flexibility Guy - Coach Elia · 0:43

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

Steps

Demonstration of leg stretches (implicit)
Conceptual understanding of stretching methods
Body awareness in flexibility training

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

Practice summary

Level: all levels
Duration: 1 minutes
Equipment: yoga matnone
Target areas: general flexibilityleg flexibilityhip flexibilitymuscle engagement
Energy: balancing

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